Developing Biblical Convictions

Yesterday we looked at the value of having Biblical convictions.  Below are some questions that I came up with that I believe are useful for developing them.  I shared them with our youth group a month ago and thought that they might be helpful to others as well.  Below that are some suggested convictions that a person might want to make.  Whatever convictions that you develop, own them.  Live by them.  Allow them to guide your life.  Pass them on to your children and to others.  You won’t regret it.

1 - What does God’s Word have to say about this?
    •    Psalm 119:11 - “Your Word I have hid in my heart that I might not sin against You.”

2 - Will this help/hurt others?
    •    I Cor 10:32 - “I will not cause anyone else to stumble”

3 - Do I feel comfortable with this?  Does it bother my conscience?
    •    Acts 24:16 - “So I strive always to keep my conscience clean before God and man.”

Categories

Spiritual
•    God is the #1 priority in my life
•    I will read my Bible every day
•    I will pray every day
•    I will live my life by the principles found in the Bible
•    I will say grace before every meal
•    Attending & participating in church is a priority to me

Relationships
•    I will never speak negatively about others behind their back
•    I will treat others with respect
•    I will not flip anyone off
•    I will not lie

Opposite sex
•    I will not date a non-Christian
•    I will not become intimate before marriage
•    I will not cohabitate before marriage

Substances
•    I will never smoke, try drugs, or abuse alcohol

Media
•    I will not allow myself to become addicted to media
•    I will not view porn
•    I will not watch things of questionable content

Language
•    I will not take the Lord’s name in vain
•    I will not swear
•    I will not use vulgar or offensive language
•    I will encourage someone daily

Finances
•    I will tithe
•    I will use my resources to help others
•    I will not go into debt
•    I will not go bankrupt

Clothing
•    I will dress modestly
•    I will be careful not to show off or cause anyone to sin

Important things to consider as we live life:
    WWJD        What would Jesus do?
    HWJD         How would Jesus dress?
    WWJS        What would Jesus say?
    WWJW       What would Jesus watch?
    HWJR         How would Jesus react?

Lord, help me to develop good, Biblical convictions for my life.  Then give me the strength to live by them.  Also help me to pass them on to others.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.