Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Born Again Conduct: Means of Putting Away Sinful Acts and Attitudes

1 Peter 2:2 – Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation

A. What Born Again People Put Away – Part 1

This Sermon:

B. Means of Putting Away Sinful Attitudes and Actions – 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

1. Desire the means of putting off sinful acts and attitudes – Psalm 63:1, Psalm 42:1-2

Three characteristics of a true desire for the Word
a. A hunger for Christ – Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3:10, Psalm 73:25
b. Discipline of the body – Matthew 26:40-41, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
c. Discipline of the will – 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 7:35

2. Maintain the goal of putting off sinful acts and attitudes – 1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 35:1-3, Colossians 3:5-14, Romans 13:12-14