Living Life Victoriously And With Fulfillment

LIVING LIFE VICTORIOUSLY AND WITH FULFILLMENT

By Elder James Parrott, Jr.

(To live life victoiously(Vision--Prov. 29:18)and with fulfilment(Purpose--John 18:37).

David (broke) the Phillstines' Confidence( with The Stone) and destroyed their strategy with the sword(Cutting off Goliath head(destruction).1 Sam. 17:9, 51. This is what the devil will do to us if we let him(1 Cor. 11:30; 11 Cor. 2:11)

PART ONE: MOTIVATION TOWARDS FAITH VERSUS FRUSTRATION OF FATE

MOTIVATIONAL INSPIRATION-----------FRUSTRATED DESPERATION

1 Sam. 30:6------11 Cor. 1:4,6---------------Ezra 4:5—Eccl. 1:14

1. Purpose 1. Grudge

2.Values 2. Rudeness

3.Vision 3. Illiteracy

4.Priorities 4. Incontinence

5. Initiative 5. Procrastination

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PART TWO: THE FAITH CONNECTION

Scripture Cause Lesson EFFECT

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Psa. 1:1—John 15:5 Right Place—Truth---------Energy

Acts 6:15---Gen. 39;2,3 Right People---Favor-------Beauty

Eccl. 3:1—Eccl. 9:11 Right Time---Creativity-----Wisdom

Gen. 4:3-7—Psa.66:18 Right Attitude---Initiative---Secret

Psa. 25:14

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PART TWO: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER UNDER PRESSURE

by James Parrott

Thought: A Study In The Book of Philippians

Theme: Christian Character Under Pressure

With the use of Shakespearean Themes

Reinforcing Christian Values

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Chapter 1 :Christians Being Victorious Over Discouragement

Stronghold: Discouragement

Controlling Spirit: Incontinence------Trigger Spirit: Pleasure

a. Contemporary Study--"Romeo/Juliet"

1. Forbidden Love

b. Meditation Scripture: Psa. 42:7-9

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Chapter 2: Christian Being Victorious Over Anger

Stronghold: Anger

Controlling Spirit: Stubbornness------Trigger Spirit: Jealousy

a. Contemporary Study---"Othello"

1. Jealousy will be your downfall

b. Scripture Meditation--Psa. 66:18;Prov. 15:1

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Chapter 3: Christians Being Victorious Over Temptation

Stronghold: Temptation

Controlling Spirit: Impatience-------Trigger Spirit: Selfishness

a. Contemporary Study: "Macbeth"

1. The Danger of Ambition

b. Scripture Meditation--Matt. 6:13; 1 Cor. 10:12,13

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Chapter 4: Christians Being Victorious Over Lonliness

Strongman :Loneliness

Controlling Spirit: Unbelief-------------Trigger Spirit: Rejection

a. Contemporary Study: "Julius Caesar"

1. Beware of Best Friends and Head Good Counsel

b. Scripture Meditation--11 Cor. 4:9; Prov. 11:14

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Releasing Faith Triggers

Texts: Mark 7:13;Hebrews 4;2;Hebrews 11:6

How does one release their faith ? It is in their thought (Rom.4:17). It comes either by desperation or inspiration. Where are Five things that can set off one's faith:

1. Obedience------------1 Sam. 15:22; Acts 5:29;Dan. 3:17;Mal. 3:10-12

2. Patience---------------------------Heb. 10:36; Eccl.9:11; Prov. 19:11

3. Overcoming Temptation---1 Cor. 10:13; Matt.4:1-11

4. Forgiveness----------------------Psa. 66:18; Matt. 6:12

5. Covenant Holiness-----------Job 2:1-7; Job 42:10

When one starts operation in these simple Laws of Faith one at a time and in combination, God blesses; because three laws come into being:

1. Law of Success Wisdom

a. Eccl. 3:1; Eccl. 9:11;Acts 5:38,39;1 Cor. 4:5;

Prov. 9:10;Prov. 25:14;Prov.3:5,6;Psa. 25:1-2,14

2. Law of Sowing and Reaping

a. Gal. 6:7,8,9; 1 Cor. 15:33

3. Law of Cause and Effect

a. 1 Sam. 17:40; Heb.4:2; Mark 7:13

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FIVE SMOOTH STONES OF EMOTIONAL MANGEMENT

Texts Gal. 5:1,16,18-23; Prov. 24:17,18;Rom. 12:18-22;Eph. 4:26; Prov. 14:29; James 1:19

Something is wrong in our society, when unsaved people must teach saved people how to control their tempers, managed stress and deal with grief. This is due to spiritual immaturity and not having God in our life in totality. God said he would make us the head, and not the tai l(Deut.28:13)

David picked out five smooth stones from the brook (1 Sam. 17:40). Anger is just one emotion. There are other emotions such as hatred, undisciplined, contentious, rash, grumpy, frustrated, pride, etc.

We must understand that Emotions whether it be anger or one of the above has a trigger (Cause) and a connection(effect). That takes patience to deal with your triggers, and wisdom to deal with the effects.

There are five things the devil cannot do. This is where the believer’s strength lies: the devil cannot live holy, the devil cannot be humble, the devil cannot be obedient, the devil cannot tell the truth, the devil cannot love. These are the Five Smooth Stones of Emotional Management (Anger Management):

CONDITION: EFFECTS CAUSE

(Connection) (Trigger)

1. Holiness : Unforgiving--------Jonah 4:1-8--Rudeness

2. Humility : Disappointment--Phil 4:11,12--Stubborn

3. Disobedience: Jealousy------------Gen. 4:4-8--Undisciplined

4. Truth : Confusion--------- 1 Cor. 14:28--Denial

5. Love : Impatience---------1 Cor. 13:4-7--Selfish

Your STP will come to help you in your CSI-Eccl. 3:1- : To everything there is a purpose(never discouraged)Time(The hope for bad luck(Calamities)the season which destroys the curse.

When you are dealing with the source of trouble it is the how, who and why(Stronghold and, Strongman is the cause and the origin. When you are dealing with the resource of trouble it is the what, where and the when (Demons) that is the effects, the results and symptoms.

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PART ONE: Faith, Knowledge, Patience

Success-Josh.1:8,9 ; Overcome Temptation;1 Cor. 10:12,13

Miracles In Your Life-Matt.17:17-21

DEALING WITH TEMPTATION

PART ONE:

1. FAITH ATTITUDE----Fear

a. Prov. 29:18; Heb. 11:1,6; John 6:63;Gen. 4:3-8

11. KNOWLEDGE-WORDLY-------Ignorance

a. Hosea 4:6;Dan. 1:7;John 3:12; 1 Cor. 1:17-22;Heb. 6:1-3

111. PATIENCE MATURITY-----Impulsive

a. 1 Cor.9:25;Eccl. 9:11;Phil. 4:11;Psa. 27:14;Gal.6:7-9

PART TWO:

There are these three cycles that synergize temptation. If you could break one of these cycles, you would have taken some of the energy out of this monster. If you eliminate two or all three, you then have dominion over this garden leviathan.

AMBITION, CURIOSITY, DESIRE tends to be almost like the three witches that got Macbeth into this snare, which lead to his demise. Ambition: Cause is Col.3:1-5;John 18:37;Luke 10:17-19:Effect-Phil.3:12-14;Phil. 3:20,21;Luke 10:20-21. Curiosity: Cause is Col. 2:21;Acts 19:19:Effect is Rom. 6:1-6;1 John 2:15,16. Desire: Cause is James 1:15;1 Cor. 11:30;11 Cor. 10:4,5; Effect is Psa. 27:5;John 10:10;Phil. 1:21-23.

Ambition has to do with the Flesh{five senses}(Heb. 5:14). Curiosity has to do with one's Emotions(Gal. 5:18-22). Desire has to do with the mind and the heart(Dan.2:29-31;Jer. 17:9).

Samson was Ambition--Judg.14:14-16; Curiosity-Judg.13:1-3;Judg. 16:1; Desires(Judg.16:15-20,24). Samson serves as our example; if you want power over the devil, you cannot play and sleep with the devil(Judg.14:14;Judg.16:19)

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There Are Seven Things That Will Get You Into Trouble:

1. Your Associates/Acquaintances--1 Cor. 15:33

11. The Words You Talk(Say)-------------------Prov. 18:21

111. The Thoughts You Think------------Matt. 5:21,22, 27-29

1V. The Things You Touch--------------Col. 2:21

V. The Things You Taste---------------Col. 2:21

V1. The Things You Do-------------------Gal. 6:8

V11. The Way You Feel--------------------Proverbs 16:25

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TAPPING INTO THE FAITH DIMENSION: The Struggle With Temptation

Directions: Read the Texts below with your Bible. Along with your bible and a good dictionary answer the questions below in completed sentences:

Texts: Matt. 4:1-11; Gen. 3:1-8; Matt. 6:13; 1 Cor. 10:12,13.

1. Read the texts above and write a summary paragraph explanation.

2. Explain how being Carnal(Rom.8:6;Matt. 6:33;Luke 10:40-42; Spirit of Error(1 John 4:6;Gen. 4:6;Heb. 4:6;); Author of Confusion(1 Cor. 14:28,33;Prov.29:18);make for this vicious cycle of temptation ?

3. What is fate(Acts 19:19; 1 Tim. 4:1-3) ?

4. What is Faith(Heb. 11:1,6; 1 Kings 17:1,2; Rom. 4:17; John 6:63; Gal.5:1,16, 22,23 ?

5. David chose out Five Smooth Stones (1 Sam. 17:29, 40)which means a cause, and our faith also must have an effect(Heb.4:2; Mark 7:13). There are five things the Devil(Satan) cannot do: Obedience, Love, Humility, Truth, Holiness). Explain Rom. 11:29; Luke 10:17-21; 1 Cor. 13:1-5; Rom. 7:14-21;11 Cor. 10:4,5) in light of those who emphasis Success and Spiritual Gifts as a means to an end ?

7. Why do the people perish-1 Cor. 11:30(yield to temptation) according to Hosea 4:6 and Matt. 22:29(Weak); Psa. 15:1-5 and Col. 3:1-5(Sickly); 1 Cor. 15:33 and Eph. 4:27(Sleep) ?