NBA Finals and What Makes You Different-CMAW054-Selah3

S=Something on my Heart and L=Logos-what makes you different-See https://www.unionchurch.co/ (not good works but Jesus, just like church is different from organizations like Red Cross)-Measuring where we are at based on our stage of life-Titus 2:1-9-sound doctrine refers to health and is the healthy diet of a disciple , of being a healthy Christian 5 groups-Older Men-3 marks of maturity-Temperate, worthy of respect, self-control (they have substance, anchored in the faith, walked through seasons), 3 marks of godliness-sounds in faith, love, endurance (finish strong)-note that you can be mature and not be godly, Younger men-be self-controlled-God wouldn't have said it if it wasn't possible by God's Grace and required feeding yourself with the Word and prayer, Rise up!, Nothing in this list is about talents or gifting but anout godliness, the ownership for discipleship comes from membership, v9-slave (bondservant, not based on race but debt-induced), even if you're stuck in a difficult situation it should be evident that you are a Christian, What makes us different? - the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that's what sets our good works apart, fruits of the Spirit are done through you, not by you by your tethering to the Gospel   E=Example of Faith at work-NBA Finals-Stephen curry and Kawhi Leonard, in press conference after game 5 and throughout their careers I saw great example of living out their faith through their work. What they do and how they do it, they're among the best (both have been referred to as the best ever in diff ways) b-ball players but they've earned so much respect by HOW they play, words like humble, positive, selfless, leader, inspiring. In interviews they don't blame, they are confident but not proud, they speak highly of other players and coaches. Here's the other element, they express their faith openly in subtle ways, not annoying judgmental, Curry points upward after most made free throws and some shots, when asked why he left game to help KD walk into the locker room he said "sometimes the Spirit just tells you what to do ". Kawhi when asked about his thoughts about KD getting hurt, he said he would be praying for him.   A=Announcement-Save dates for overnight conference cost $25, oct 5-6   H=Handy tip or resource to help you live out Gods assignment for you-Intriguing conversation starter-Ryan Pelton disciple of Elvis