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Back to SchoolIt is that time of year
Paper, Pencils, Notebooks,New Backpack
POPULAR WAY TO CARRY ALL THAT STUFF - BACKPACKS
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED?
• Stores have lists of all the items needed for each grade, for each school
• Make a list of all the stuff you will need for the new school year and start shopping
• WARNING : Not everything needed is on the list.
• When you go to school here are some other things to carry with you.
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - HONESTY
• Romans 12:17 (KJV) – Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
• 2 Corinthians 13:7 Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honorable (honest – KJV), though we may seem disqualified.
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - HONESTY
• Be honest with yourself – Admit mistakes, “I did it”– You know what you did – good or bad
• Be honest with friends– Quickest way to lose a friend – lie to them– We need someone to be honest – and love us
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - HONESTY
• Be honest with teachers– Honesty is still the best policy
• Be honest with parents and family– They will find out eventually– Lying only makes things worse
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - HONESTY
• Cheating is a major problem– There is pressure for good grades– Need high grades to get scholarships– Many are not willing to study, work, learn– Today – cell phones are used to cheat– Instead of writing papers – get one on line– Watch a movie instead of reading the book– Hack the school records and change a grade
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - RESPECT
• We resent anyone telling us what to do• Authority figures – Principle, Teachers,
Parents, Police• Does not end when you are out of school –
Boss, Supervisor, Chairman of the board, Government (all levels)
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - RESPECT
• Who are they to tell me what to do?– Dress codes, no cell phone, register car– No weapons, be on time, too many times absent
• We must obey those in authority• Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the
governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - MORAL COURAGE
• Challenges will come– “Nobody will find out.”– “Are you afraid to try it?”– “It is fun, exciting. It will give you new high.”
• Do you have the courage to say, “NO!”?– Peer pressure gets in the way– Wanting to be accepted is an issue
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - MORAL COURAGE
Joseph had the moral courageWhen faced with a moral challengeGenesis 39:9 There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - MORAL COURAGE
• Your Faith will be challenged– Church attendance– God, Jesus, Bible– Youth activities at church vs. Worldly activity
• Is your faith strong enough to overcome the scoffing and ridicule, and stand up for truth?
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - MORAL COURAGE
• Know right and wrong– We must decide – stick with our decision– Decide before you face the challenge
• Be prepared to accept the consequences of our actions
• We can be the example to give others the courage to follow us
PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK - - - MORAL COURAGE
• Check your list– Paper, pencils, notebook, homework
• MAKE SURE YOU ARE TAKING ALONG :
• HONESTY• RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY
• MORAL COURAGE