Values-Driven Discipleship. Table of Contents
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1 Table of Contents cart One: What is Values-Driven Discipleship? The premise of this book Why this volume? Why the 12 core values? Why core value training is so effective Getting started Spiritual instruction Parents, not programs The values that God values Family devotional times The element of prayer Bible reading Love for the Word, not a legalistic approach Edification, not entertainment Scripture memory methods for the family Capturing teachable moments The problem with teachable moments A solution A word of encouragement cart Two: The Core Values Yaith Faith defined Belief in God is not enough Saving faith Without faith, it is impossible to please God Faith for today We are never alone Anything is possible Faith in God s promises You can trust in the Word Faith to hear God s voice Praying in faith: effective prayer First, we must ask: Persistence pays off: We must believe: Proper motives: Be right with God: By Jesus authority: When should we pray? Always! When in trouble Marc & Cynthia Carrier 5
2 When sick Faith and the rules of worrying Do not worry about evildoers: It s appropriate to concern yourself with today, but only consider tomorrow: Courage and confidence through faith Faith in action Case studies in faith furrender Fear God What is the fear of the Lord? The power of God demands our respect Balancing love and reverent fear What is our duty? What s in it for me? Fear of God is a good thing A surrendered spirit What about my choice? Our commitment We are not slaves to sin, but rather God s bondservants When it doesn t feel good Character building: discipline and adversity Get over it! Discipline is a reality God disciplines those He loves Discipline and punishment Choose to be good soil Surrender and persecution Turn the other cheek and go the extra mile Surrendering to authority Headship equals protection Chain of command Government Employers Christ is supreme The authority of the Word Surrender personified In the family The genesis of the family unit What the Bible says about a wife s submission Win him with silent submission What submission is not: The blessing of submission When the chain is broken: obey God before man Surrender, in summary _ove Marc & Cynthia Carrier 6
3 The blessing of walking in love The beginning of love Loving God Loving others The center of it all: the marriage relationship Blessings for those who are faithful in marriage Love: the foundation of a successful marriage The beginnings of marital love: physical attraction Love is exclusive: The next step: the emotional relationship The lasting love of agape (a little Greek word for sacrificial love) Agape and the law of reciprocity The law of reciprocity and forgiveness A husband s love A wife s love A thought life of agape Agape in speech Everyday agape in action Physically Verbally Emotionally Divorce and separation A caveat: guard your hearts A parent s love for children The value of children The blessing of children Expressing our love for our children Yaithfulness Faith versus faithfulness Faithfulness to the law, because of God s grace Faithfulness to God s Word The Ten Commandments Obedience is not only expected, it is achievable Faithfulness to God s purposes Faithfulness to our word Faithfulness to the marriage covenant Faithfulness in our labor Faithfulness with our finances Faithfulness on the Sabbath Faithfulness to the Lord in leadership Faithfulness the duties of a father Action Decision Decision in family planning Creating a God-honoring environment and spiritual instruction Protection Marc & Cynthia Carrier 7
4 Intercession Faithfulness the duties of a mother Biblical instructions for moms An example of a faithful wife and mother Faithful parenting Teach and train Modeling as a necessary component of child training Encouragement Discipline Avoiding embitterment Teachable verses: helping a child apply the Word Honor Obey Learn The rewards of faithful living jisdom God s wisdom versus man s wisdom The benefits of wisdom How do I get wisdom? What does godly wisdom look like? Will we always recognize wisdom? Where does wisdom start? Why choose wisdom? Wisdom in action Planning and prudence: foundations for success The importance of godly advice The necessity of thoughtful action Show the proper restraint Wise leadership Wise leaders seek the Lord s counsel and help The foolish don t seek the Lord s counsel Wise leaders lead by example Wise leaders delegate Wise leaders are servants, first Biblical examples of wise leadership: the three wise men Solomon Joseph Daniel Wise women Encouraging your children to be wise felf-control Choosing self-control The value of wisdom depends on self-control Control of what? Lust Marc & Cynthia Carrier 8
5 Pornography Substance abuse Scriptural encouragements to self-control Of utmost importance: controlling the tongue Effective communication Don t start an argument Put a stop to the argument Respond in love The curse of the quarrelsome wife Control anger Parents, control your anger Positive speech Communication criteria summarized Taking care of our bodies Rest eighteousness Warning against self-righteousness The blessings of walking in righteousness Provision and prosperity Favor Attention Blessed children Joy Peace Righteousness in action Doing good Honesty and integrity Biblical portraits of righteousness Job Jabez Zechariah Simeon Cornelius Joseph, earthly father of Jesus Naomi The value of a righteous woman An admonition and a call to righteousness [oliness The standard God s command to his people Israel God s desire for us as Christians A picture of the times So what are we to do about it? Moral purity and modesty Setting ourselves apart Marc & Cynthia Carrier 9
6 The example of John the Baptist Do not enter into covenant, partnership, or marriage with an unbeliever Avoid the lazy brother Do not welcome false teachers into your home Avoid the hot-tempered and easily angered Stay away from the evil doers Avoid the negative pressures of peer groups Do not follow the way of the wicked Avoid dining with the stingy Avoid the fool Stay away from the gossip Do not associate with the drunkard and the glutton Do not associate with carnal Christians In the world, but not of the world [umility You need humility to succeed! The benefits of humility Health and energy Blessing God s grace and helping hand God s guidance and wisdom The esteem of God Himself Greatness in heaven Humble like Christ Humility as restrained power Godly humility Humility in action Humility is a willingness to receive a rebuke: Willingness to associate with those of low position: Humility means trusting in God s plans rather than our own: A humble person does not brag about himself: A humble person remembers that everything he has is God-given: 113 Serve God, not your ego Pride: the opposite of humility The plight of the prideful: biblical examples The King of Tyre Herod King Uzziah King Hezekiah The Nation of Israel Boast in the Lord The humble servants of God The Apostle Paul Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ Marc & Cynthia Carrier 10
7 Simon Peter Moses Abraham The Nation of Israel Joshua David The Centurion Disaster averted through humility Nebuchadnezzar Ahab Josiah Rehoboam Manasseh Humility in the home the practical application Wiligence It s all for God The blessing of diligence depends on the Lord Labor is not just a curse The reach of the curse The joy of achievement The diligent man and the lazy man Sluggard The blessings of diligent work What kind of work should we seek? Making the move Diligence for the homemaker Proverbs 31 woman Children: little laborers Do chores before meals Schedule chore times and job responsibilities Zenerosity It s all God s anyway It is better to give than to receive True religion is giving Helping the poor, the oppressed, and the weak Generously give support and encouragement Give grace Treasures in heaven be generous toward God Sell your possessions and give the money to the poor? Stewardship of money Giving when it hurts Be generous in extending hospitality Give your talent Give out of love Caution to the rich (do not hoard) Marc & Cynthia Carrier 11
8 Greed, the antithesis of generosity Greed is idolatry Greed and covetousness Wealth and possessions are fleeting Which will it be: God or riches? The greedy have fallen craise God works all things for good Our trials may benefit others Our trials help us grow in Christlikeness God guides and protects us, even in trials The foundations for praise Focusing on the eternal Focus on the present, not on the past Focus on God, not on your problems Positive thinking Praise God for his miracles Praise God for who He is Effects of praise in our personal lives Just a smile Healing power Joy and thanksgiving Contentment in work Positive speech Worship Praise in our relationships Enjoyment in others success Joy in the salvation of the lost Rejoice in your wife Enjoy the fellowship of believers Rejoice in your salvation Warning against complacency Job s resolve: praise God in all things Sorrow will be turned to joy, worry to peace, loss to success Other examples: Perseverance through suffering Praise and persecution Vore value quick reference KJV NIV Illustrated Bible verse example (Proverbs 10:4) \ndex Marc & Cynthia Carrier 12
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