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The Secret Life

Published on May 04, 2016

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The Secret Life

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Read Romans 17

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got you.

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Read Matthew 6

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seriously.

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What stands out to you?

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How many times does it say "secret" in chapter 6?

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Why is this significant? What is Jesus trying to highlight to us?

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“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
-John Wooden

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“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”
― John Wooden

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What do you think about that? Agree or disagree?

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Jesus is saying God only sees what is done in secret. The things done quietly that are hidden. He sees the secret you.

"For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open."
-Luke 8:17

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Who are you in secret?

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Who or what rules your mind?

That is your master. Write down your secret thoughts and habits that rule your mind. Share with the group.

Jesus is saying the radical disciple is one who has surrendered his secret self. His true self.

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That we surrender not only our public lives, but the areas of our lives that no one sees. And we share that with God. The good and the bad.

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The radical disciple lives ONE life. Consistent with His Word and His Spirit.

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How do we go about doing this?

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"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
-Matthew 6:33

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Even in your mind, seek Him out. In your thoughts, seek Him and you will not lack.

How do we really go about doing this practically?

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Let's self-evaluate and pinpoint one negative area, pray through it, and invite God into that hidden area of our secret lives. Ask Him how to overcome. Ask Him for strategy

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Let's ask God to cleanse our minds and hearts to be open to understand more of Him.