HOW GOD THINKS

1. The issue.

a) Some people consider certain actions wrong, while others consider them right. In this instance, the question for considering wrong or right depends on their perspective thoughts.

b) Why do these people consider certain actions wrong or right; they consider them wrong or right mainly because of their:

i) Education background.

ii) Learning experiences.

iii) Religious upbringing.

iv) Traditional customs or culture.

v) Parental guidance.

vi) Peer association.

vii) Media, TV, Internet exposure etc.

2.What do we think of this statement?

a) Take some time to reflect on it.

WHAT WE THINK DIRTY,
WHEN GOD DOES NOT THINK SO,
HE DOES NOT BOTHER.
WHAT WE THINK NOT DIRTY,
WHEN GOD DOES THINK SO,
HE DOES BOTHER.

b) It is not about what we think matters, but rather about what God thinks.

c) Then, how would we know what God thinks about is considered not dirty (clean)?

i) Answer: All is found in the Bible. Read his word, the Bible.

3. What does the Bible says about His Word (special revelation from God)?

a) 5“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar. (Proverbs 30:5, 6 NIV)

b) 17Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:17 NIV)

c) 3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3 NIV)

d) 12For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12 NIV)

e) 23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. (1 Peter 1:23 NIV)

f) 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:1-5 NIV)

g) 11I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. 12His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. 13He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. (Revelation 19:11-13 NIV)

4. Prayer focus

a) Pray that we read God's word daily so that we would know what God thinks is dirty and that defiles us.