Evergreen Christian Community

Matthew 16:242 Timothy 2:1-10The Big Idea: Private discipline always precedes public fruitfulnessAsceticism is an antidote to the poison of self-centeredness common in our culture, which teaches us that satisfying our own desires is the key to the good life. The ascetic knows that true happiness can be found only by living in harmony with the will of God, and ascetical practices train body and soul to put God above self.Soldier:Please Your Commanding OfficerDo not get entangled in civilian affairs1 John 2:15-17 Athlete: Receive the Victor’s CrownCompete lawfullyRomans 8:3-41 Corinthians 3:10-15The Farmer:First to share in the harvestWork HardGalatians 6:71 Thessalonians 2:2-12 Response:• I will keep my life disentangled• I will integrate the Spirit's work into my whole life• I will sow into the harvest of my OikosDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: Matthew 6:24-27► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statem