Living a Biblical Worldview

A. Challenges and Strategies for Integrating Faith into Daily Life.

1. Challenges of Integrating Faith into Daily Life

·      Romans 7: 18-19: “For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.”

·      Galatians 5: 17: “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.”

·      Matthew 26: 41: “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

·      John 15: 19: “If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”

·      James 1: 2-3: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.”

·      1 Peter 5: 8: “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”

2. Strategies for Integrating Faith into Daily Life

·      Matthew 6: 33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

·      Psalm 119: 11: “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”

·      Colossians 3: 17: “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

·      1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

·      Galatians 5: 22-23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

·      Romans 12: 2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

·      Ephesians 6: 10-11: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”

·      Micah 6: 8: “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

·      Proverbs 3: 5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

·      Philippians 4: 13: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

·      2 Timothy 3: 16-17: “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

·      Hebrews 10: 24-25: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

·      Matthew 5: 16: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

·      Isaiah 40: 31: “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

B. The role of Prayer, Worship, and Discipleship.

1. The Role of Prayer

·      Matthew 6: 9-13:  “Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’”

·      Philippians 4: 6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

·      1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

·      James 5: 16: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”

·      Mark 11: 24: “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

·      Luke 18: 1: “And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.”

·      Romans 8: 26-27: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”

·      Colossians 4: 2: “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”

·      1 John 5: 14: “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.”

·      Psalm 145: 18: “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

2. The Role of Worship

·      John 4: 23-24: “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

·      Psalm 29: 2: “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.”

·      Romans 12: 1: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”

·      Psalm 100: 1-2: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”

·      Hebrews 13: 15: “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”

·      Revelation 4: 11: “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”

·      Psalm 95: 6-7: “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.”

·      Ephesians 5: 19-20: “Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

·      Exodus 20: 3-5: “You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image…You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God.”

·      Psalm 150: 6: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!”

3. The Role of Discipleship

·      Matthew 28: 19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

·      Luke 9: 23: “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’”

·      John 8: 31: “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples.’”

·      2 Timothy 2: 2: “And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.”

·      Colossians 3: 16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”

·      Matthew 16: 24: “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’”

·      Acts 2: 42: “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”

·      Proverbs 27: 17: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”

·      1 Corinthians 11: 1: “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.”

·      John 13: 34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”