Tomorrow, Today
Why are our appetites so powerful and what are some consequences if we don’t maintain control of our appetites?
Read Proverbs 16:32 and Proverbs 25:28. How do these two verses inform us of the importance of maintaining self-control? What are the verse’s different perspectives?
When we become mindful of our appetites and place them in submission to Kingdom living, how might that change the way we live?
We all face challenges in this life and an array of appetites vying for our attention. What are you doing today without regard for the implications your appetites have on tomorrow?
How can today’s message work offer you a reset towards Kingdom-mindedness and not giving in to lesser appetites?
To the Church Called LifePoint
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Count Me In
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A Call to Action
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