YG 8th April 2011 - CHOSEN model: what are you wearing?

THE OSCARS

ElizabethHurley

Geri Halliwell(Ginger Spice)

Marilyn Monroe

Bjork

Lizzy Gardiner

Madonna

Jennifer Lopez

Anna Sui

Calvin Klein

Chanel

Christian Dior

Dolce & Gabbana

Donna Karan

Giorgio Armani

Givenchy

Gucci

Guess?

Hugo Boss

Prada

Ralph Lauren

Tommy Hilfiger

Valentino

Versace

Vera Wang

Yves Saint Laurent

Abercrombie & Fitch

Baby Phat

Billabong

Emily the Strange

Nike

Roxy

Quicksilver

Nike

28 “And why worry about your clothing?

Look at the lilies of the field and how

they grow. They don‟t work or make

their clothing, 29 yet [King] Solomon in

all his glory was not dressed as

beautifully as they are. 30 And if God

cares so wonderfully for wildflowers

that are here today and thrown into the

Matt 6:28-33 | Luke 12:27-31

... fire tomorrow, He will certainly care

for you. Why do you have so little faith?31 “So don‟t worry about these things,

saying, „What will we eat? What will we

drink? What will we wear?‟ 32 These

things dominate the thoughts of

unbelievers, but your heavenly Father

already knows all your needs.

Matt 6:28-33 | Luke 12:27-31

33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all

else, and live righteously, and He will give

you everything you need.

Matt 6:28-33 | Luke 12:27-31

Spiritual Clothing #1Armor of GOD

10 A final word: Be strong in

the Lord and in His mighty

power. 11 Put on all of GOD‟s armour

so that you will be able to

stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are

not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against

evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world,

against mighty powers in this dark world, ...Ephesians 6:10-17

... and against evil spirits in the

heavenly places. 13 Therefore,

put on every piece of GOD‟s armour

so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil.

Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the

body armour (breastplate) of GOD‟s righteousness.15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes ...

Ephesians 6:10-17

... from the Good News so that

you will be fully prepared.16 In addition to all of these, hold up

the shield of faith to stop the fiery

arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet,

and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of

GOD.

Ephesians 6:10-17

The Belt of Truth

Securing the Armor pieces.

Do I stand for GODly truth?

(John 14:6)

The Breastplate of GOD’s RighteousnessKeeping the Heart safe.

Do I stand up for others?

(Philippians 3:9)

The Gospel Shoes of Peace

Strong, durable footwear.

Am I a Peace-Maker? (Matthew 5:9)

(Galatians 5:16)

The Shield of Faith

Protector against Devil‟s lies.

Do I have faith in GOD that He‟ll

keep His promises & delivers?

(Hebrews 12:2)

The Helmet of Salvation

Keeping the head safe.

Do I believe in JESUS‟ complete,

saving work at Calvary?

(Hebrews 5:9 | Philippians 4:7)

The Sword of the Spirit

Defensive & Offensive weapon.

Am I allowing the Word of God to

cut through and expose my inner-

most thoughts and desires for

GOD to see? (Hebrews 4:12)

(John 6:63)

Spiritual Clothing #2Disguised Wolf

15 “Beware of false prophets who

come disguised as harmless sheep

but are really vicious wolves. 16 You

can identify them by their fruit, that

is, by the way they act. Can you pick

grapes from thorn-bushes, or figs

from thistles?

Matt 7:15-20

17 A good tree produces good fruit,

and a bad tree produces bad fruit.18 A good tree can‟t produce bad fruit,

and a bad tree can‟t produce good

fruit. 19 So every tree that does not

produce good fruit is chopped down

and thrown into the fire.

Matt 7:15-20

20 Yes, just as you can identify a tree

by its fruit, so you can identify

people by their actions.

Matt 7:15-20

Disguised behind my ...

Self-righteousness(Luke 18:9-14)

Insecurities

False Humility

“Holier than thou ...”

keep your motives in check

self-publicity motivated

do it for the Right Reasons!

“Watch out! Don‟t do your good deeds

publicly, to be admired by others, for

you will lose the reward from your

Father in heaven. When you give to

someone in need, don‟t do as the

hypocrites do – blowing trumpets in

the synagogues and streets to call

attention to their acts of charity!

Matt 6:1-4

I tell you the truth, they have received

all the reward they will ever get. But

when you give to someone in need,

don‟t let your left hand know what your

right hand is doing. Give your gifts in

private, and your Father, who sees

everything, will reward you.

Matt 6:1-4

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Pharisee

Spiritual Clothing #3Fruits of the Spirit

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives:

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23

FRUITS of the SPIRIT

LOVEHow do I love?

Only those whom I choose

or do I put into practice JESUS‟

“Love your enemies” Challenge?


JOYDo I choose to see and rejoice in

the goodness of GOD in my life –

even in the hard times?


PEACEDo you allow Peace to surround you

like a bubble, allowing you to find

calmness and stillness within, where

GOD‟s Spirit resides – even when

everything around you is chaotic?


PATIENCEAm I willing to stick on with

things, even though it seems

tough to do so?


KINDNESSAm I compassion: Kind in Words,

Kind in Thoughts & Kind Actions

towards others?


GOODNESSDo I see GOD‟s goodness &

holiness surrounding me?


FAITHFULNESSAm I loyal and committed: to GOD

& His people?


GENTLENESS (Meekness)

Do I force my way in life,

or do I communicate in humility?


SELF-CONTROLDo I marshal (organize) & direct

my energies wisely – keeping

habits and addictions in check?

CHRISTIANS wearSpiritual Clothing of

Righteousness & Holiness

JESUS-label

JESUS-label challengeis what I am wearing in my Spiritual Life,

a reflection of the

Creator & Designer?

Or am I just wearing

a cheap “knock-off”?

Chameleon“blending in”

What story am I sharing with the world about

JESUS, through my life?

YG 8th April 2011 - CHOSEN model: what are you wearing?

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