February 13, 2010: Pastor John Fehlen
Week 1: Love vs. Lust
POEM:
The number seven begins with Days of the week
it continues onto Revelation and is sealed to speak
all over the media, you'll see deadly sins suggestible
truth is; all of them are so detestable
Don't be a vegetable, use divine qualities
all these must continue to increase throughout all of me
1st we have love and its counterpart lust
conquer fear and insecurity with more of trust
Nature pulls us away, info sinful behavior
creatures of habit, like a wishful neighbor
working hard at staying, sexually pure...
marriage? or Christianity will feel essentially sure?
But we're still human, thoughts aren't eradicated
its that, I hated, I always prayed that I made it
all of us are tied, by many levels of bondage
desire isn't healthy. ONE LOVE! Where is the homage?
This happens to real people, no holds barred
layers are built upon, small steps aren't hard
beyond addiction, it's like several layers of paint
will the original be seen, or will prayers faint?
Born in perfect harmony, with God and each other
then sin came in & we kill our brother
look at David, on the roof watching her bathe
temptation pours through, bound by its chain
He sent for her, got her, slept + conceived
timing was key, and after she leaves
she sent a word to inform - she is pregnant!
he sent for her husband, not even hesitant
Now, what will we do, how will we respond
can we do it on our own, without the love of God?
blow through the stop sign, fail to hit the brakes
a double edged blade with blood turns puddles to lakes
Window shoppers, fantasize through the glass
Desire + temptation, time will soon pass
Time management is key, How and what will you do?
A battlefield of sin, guess what you'll lose!
Fertile ground of sin
Letting evil in
Walking around the roof
Falling to forbidden fruit
Thrill seekers... need true accountability
Kill deceivers... you need humility
Sour seals lust... tongue numbing, literally
Devour real love... witness simplicity
Consistent / intentional - systems in place
persistent / eventual - victims of grace
as the apple dangles... how are we able
lookers look beyond looks... sit at the table
SCRIPTURE:
2 Peter 1:3
1 Corinthians 13
2 Samuel 11
Ephesians 5
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Seven Deadly Sins:
pride, envy, greed, sloth, gluttony, anger, and lust
Seven Divine Virtues:
goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, kindness, and love
:: For Small Group Discussion ::
~ Is lust always about sex?
~ What kind of strength is found in overcoming lust? What can this strength do in your life?
~ Consider the implications of Matthew 5:27-30. Is Jesus' aim to produce "sockets and stumps?"
