To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 1:2-5

Music - I Speak Jesus, by Charity Gayle, 8 min
Chainbreaker, by Zach Williams, 5 min

Introduction

I would like to get to know my audience a little bit so I can gear my message for you.

Questions: raise your hand the following

1. How many of you are single?
2. How many of you are dating?
3. Of the ones that are single and dating, have you been taught by anyone how to live single or date as a Christian?
4. How many of you are currently married?
5. How many of you are divorced?
6. How many of you have a spouse waiting for you when you get out hoping you are a new person?
7. How many of you are participating in Bible studies?
8. How many of you are receiving Life skill training as Christians?
9. How many of you would say that you have dedicated or re-dedicatd your life to living using Jesus Christ as your savior?
10. How many of you know what a topical bible is?

Testimony

Definition of Testimony
(Christianity.com dictionary) - “Sharing (or giving) a testimony” in Christianity is telling someone else about your relationship with God. Christian believers would likely define testimony by the public profession of their faith journey and relationship with God.

Summary Testimony - George's Testimony has 45 years as an adult living a sinful worldly existence as a Christian with external salvation provided by accepting Jesus Christ as my savior. Blessing-1, Blessing-3

I was saved at the age of 12 but walked in sin (1972 - 2008) for 36 plus years after being saved. My sins included but not limited to pornography, adultery, divorce, drugs, and alcohol. All the worldly sins that men and women are exposed to daily. (Footprints)

In 2008 I decided to listen to the Holy Spirit and start walking with Jesus Christ. Once I started walking with Jesus, God's blessings began pouring out over me included biblical second marriage, God's grace, and retirement God's way. Blessing-4

Being saved means you have been promised eternal life with Christ when you die.

It does not mean that you will not have worldly problems here on Earth until you die.

It does not mean that you will not have to pay for worldly choices or the mistakes you make.

It means God will not hold sins against you. You are forgiven by God. Born again Christians should also forgive your sins, but that is not always the case. If they won't forgive your sins after have truly confessed to them, they are not walking as a Christian. They are living in the world and reacting to the sin as the world would.

If you live in the world, which all people do, you will be exposed to the sinful nature of the world constantly. You will be constantly tempted. If you fail to temptations, you are Christian, but you are of the world. You are not walking as a Christian should.

The Lord wants you to follow his teachings and allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in you. The Holy Spirit will protect you from sin if you listen to it. If you do not listen to the Holy Spirit, you will not experience Heaven on Earth, with all the blessings that Christ can pour out on you.

You will still have to deal with all the worldly consequences of your sinful actions.

Graphic Presentation of a Typical Christian Life - 10 min

Born again Christian with eternal salvation thru Jesus Christ. Blessings-1

Blessings withheld because of sinful nature and not walking daily with Jesus Christ (wife or husband or both). Blessings-2

Blessings withheld from whole family or individuals in your care because of your sinful nature and not walking daily with Jesus Christ (you never know how your withheld blessings effect others around you). Blessings-3

Blessings for whole family or individuals in your care because of walking daily with Jesus Christ. You will never know how your blessings effect others around you. Blessings-3 and 4

Obtain all the blessings that the Lord Jesus Christ wants for your life. The Goal, result of walking in Christ daily and NOT sinning. Blessings 4