I Will Live by My Convictions.

Review / Introduction:


What is Conviction?

Definition: A strong Personal belief, derived from God's Word, that determines a specific Conduct or Course.

Conviction Clarifications:

    Five "Nots" About Convictions

  1. Convictions are not always Instant
  2. Convictions are not about Personal Preferences
  3. It's not about Adopting someone else's convictions
  4. It's not about Disregarding advise
  5. Convictions are not Enforceable on others

Examples:

  • Schooling
  • Ministries

Impact:

  • Conviction drives out fear

Living with Conviction is Living Without Fear:

  1. I will not fear Disapproval? (Acts 21:1-6)

  2. I will not fear Drama? (Acts 21:7-12)

  3. I will not fear Death? (Acts 21:13-16)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 21:1-16 

  1. What personal convictions have you been criticized for? (While sharing, don’t criticize each other's' convictions.)

  2. Was Paul being disobedient to the Holy Spirit (Acts 21:4, 11)? Why or why not?

  3. How do you KNOW when the Holy Spirit is speaking to you through another person, and it’s not the other person just giving their personal opinion?

  4. How do you know when a conviction is from the Lord, and a conviction is just "from yourself / just in your head"?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another to seek (and keep) godly, biblical convictions.