Killing Your Goliaths
Youth meeting about killing Goliaths that youth commonly face and must defeat.
Killing Your Goliaths
Youth Meeting – May 31, 2017
What makes a challenge, a goal, a habit, a lust, a sin, or a temptation a GOLIATH?
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FEAR of being unable to do it |
PEER PRESSURE to not do it |
INTIMIDATION by unknown |
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PAST difficulty trying to do it |
CONFUSION about how to do it |
AMOUNT of change needed |
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SIZE of the change or project |
PERSONALITY is not zealous |
POPULARITY will surely suffer |
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REPLACEMENT is scary |
NO AMBITION requires faith |
HABIT that is very established |
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FRIENDS do it without guilt |
A LIBERTY that reduces guilt |
FUTURE is unknown and risky |
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LAZINESS for something hard |
COMFORT ZONE copout |
PRIDE resists change/repentance |
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PROCRASTINATE until later |
DECEPTION – sin not too bad |
DEFEATED – will fail again |
What challenges, goals, habits, lusts, sins, or temptations are GOLIATHS to youth?
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MUSIC – it should glorify God |
MODESTY – should dress better |
FRIENDS – end bad influences |
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PARENTS – obey/honor better |
BEDROOM – keep it better |
DEVOTIONS – regular / fervent |
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GRADES – schoolwork harder |
WEIGHT – all aspects / benefits |
ANGER – rule my spirit always |
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SPEECH – no folly; esp. family |
FANTASY – no lusts, porn, etc. |
MOODS – rule my emotions |
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JESTING – stop foolish talking |
SOCIAL – overcome phobias |
TELEVISION – angels watching |
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EDUCATION – keep in its place |
FINANCES – giving, saving, etc |
PARTICIPATE – more at church |
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SLEEP – too much; too slothful |
ALCOHOL – must be stricter |
PUNCTUALITY – often late |
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SIBLINGS – love them more |
CAREERS – His kingdom first |
TOBACCO – kick habit forever |
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MARRIAGE – only in the Lord |
DATING – spiritual & special |
SOCIAL MEDIA – be exception |
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AUTHORITY – embrace / obey |
BITTERNESS – forgive; bury it |
THANKFUL – heart and words |
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SERVICE – hate selfishness |
HONESTY – transparent & true |
PERFECTION – folly / wasteful |
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DILIGENT – lacking drive/focus |
GRACIOUS – words and spirit |
COMMUNICATE – esp. parents |
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CHARITABLE – heart, parents |
PATIENCE – wait on God/men |
TREE OF LIFE – help others |
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CONDESCEND – help lowly |
IDLENESS – plans and ambition |
INITIATIVE – beyond bare duty |
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TEACHABLE – take correction |
CONTENT – with life & timing |
HOSPITABLE – serve strangers |
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PRAYER – consistent & fervent |
PRIORITIES – better time mgmt |
TEMPERANCE – self-discipline |
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FAITH – trust God regardless |
FEELINGS – rule them for good |
CHEERFUL – not just willing |
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PROCRASTINATE – urgency |
PURITY – physical, sexual, etc. |
LONELINESS – rule feelings |
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OTHERS – their negative effect |
HEAVENLY – in perspective |
IDENTITY – stop fearing peers |
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CHANGES – not fearing them |
MULTI-TASK – not overloaded |
CONSISTENT – same every day |
Application of the Evening
We had fun, but we must profit
Goals and/or dates are crucial
Accountability partners help a lot
David did not kill all his Goliaths
You can be better than David
Talk to your parents about this
Other adults – young / old – will
