November 10, 2019

Isaiah 5:20, 24 (NIV)
20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

24 …for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One.

Matthew 5:14-16 New International Version (NIV)
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

1 Peter 2:11-12 New International Version (NIV)
11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Proverbs 20:1 New International Version (NIV)
20 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Exodus 23:2 New International Version (NIV)
2 “Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong.

2 Corinthians 6:17 New International Version (NIV)
17 Therefore, “Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Psalm 71:15 New International Version (NIV)
15 My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long—though I know not how to relate them all.

Psalm 66:16 New International Version (NIV)
16 Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me.

Matthew 5:16 New International Version (NIV)
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

We continue our discussion of Practical Ways to Normalize Righteousness and take a look at the final 4 categories

1. Drugs and Alcohol
2. Cultural Trends and Celebrations
3. Social Media
4. Living Out Our Faith Publicly

NOTE:  Some portions of the recording are low due to the fact that this was an interactive service with participation from the audience.  You can download the notes from this website that includes scripture references.  We will continue with Categories 12-15 on Sunday, November 10.