INTRODUCTION

Sobriety is much more than simply a way of thinking; it is the scriptural approach to Christian living. The grace of God, through the Holy Ghost (John 16:13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
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DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children):  Proverbs 23:7For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
  See All... says that as a man “thinketh in his heart, so is he.” The best way to live soberly is to keep your thoughts on God’s word and upon other associated things (Psalm 1:1-3 [1] Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [2] But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. [3] And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
  See All...; Psalm 19:14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
  See All...; Psalm 119:59I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
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• (For everyone): Why is it important to approach every aspect of life with sobriety? How can sobriety help your Bible study and prayer life? How can sobriety assist you in witnessing to others?
• How does sobriety, or the lack of sobriety, affect a believer’s ability to live righteously and godly in this present world? Can a person live righteously and godly without living soberly?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Thank the Lord for teaching you to live soberly.
• Ask God to remind you that life is to be approached soberly.

HYMN

STAND LIKE THE BRAVE

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