TEN BASIC CONVICTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING

A Study of the Ten Commandments

A Conviction for Christian Living

Conviction 1:	The Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for my faith and my life.

Establish Biblical Authority

Joshua 1:1-9; II Timothy 3:10-17

The Revelation of God

The Record of God’s Revelation

The Final Authority of That Record

Conviction 2:	My purpose in life is to seek God with my whole heart and to build my life’s goals around Him.

Determine Your Life’s Goals

Isaiah 40:18-25; Colossians 1:15-20; Philippians 3:8-16

The Command

The Cause

The Challenge

Conviction 3:	My body is the living temple of God; therefore I must live my life in a way that gives His name a good reputation.

Dedicate Your Body

Ezekiel 36:15-21; I Corinthians 6:9-20

Respecting the Name of God

Abusing the Name of God

Reflecting the Name of God

Conviction 4:	Weekly worship is a priority in my life to teach me the foundational truths of scripture, to remind me that I belong to God’s family, and to reinforce my basic trust in the Lord.

Be Committed to Spiritual Growth

Psalm 84; Philippians 3:8-16; Colossians 1:15-20

God Appoints a Day for Our Good

Christ Fulfills a Day for Our Grace

Christians Hallow a Day for God’s Glory

Conviction 5:	My children and grandchildren belong to God, and it is my responsibility to teach them scriptural principles, Godly character, and basic Christian convictions.

Disciple Your Children

Psalm 78:1-8; Ephesians 6:1-4

Parents Are To Be Honored

Parents Are To Be Honorable

Parents Are To Honor Their Commitments

Conviction 6:	I will seek ways to build up a sense of worth and dignity in those around me, but my actions must never weaken the scriptural convictions of another.

Build Self Worth in Those Around You

Matthew 5:21-26, 38-44; Romans 14:13-23

Regard the Sanctity of Human Life

Recognize the Significance of Your Thought Life

Respect the Sacredness of a Person’s Spiritual Life

Conviction 7:	My marriage is a life-long commitment in my thoughts and actions to God and to my spouse.

Be Faithful in Marriage

Proverbs 5:15-23; Malachi 2:13-16; Matthew 5:27-30

Believe in God’s Dream

Beware of Lust’s Scheme

Build on Christ’s Beam

Conviction 8:	My money is a God-given trust which I must earn, manage and distribute as one who manages God’s resources.

Be Givers Not Takers

Deut. 8:11-20; Mal. 3:6-11; II Cor. 0:6-15

Attitude: How Do I Feel About It?

Acquisition: How Do I Get It?

Appetite: Where Do I Spend It?

Allocation: When Do I Give It Away?

Conviction 9: My words must reflect the indwelling Christ, full of truth and grace.

Let Your Words Be Your Bond

Prov. 6:12-18; 12:15-23; James 3:5-10

Let’s Face It: How Do We Give False Testimony?

Let’s Trace It: Why Do We Give False Testimony?

Let’s Grace It: How Do We Give True Testimony?

Conviction 10: I will be content with what God entrusts to me and will not set my affections on what belongs to others.

Be Content with What You Have

Matt. 9:16-26; James 4:1-10

Recognize the Basis of Discontentment

Realize the Contents of Contentment

Reproduce the Qualities of Contentment