LIVES THAT CAUTION - 10 Sessions

These cautionary tales remind us that we are all capable of making choices that harm ourselves and others. Yet they also point us to the hope we have in Christ, who provides the wisdom, strength, and grace we need to walk faithfully. As we study these lives, may we be encouraged to pursue righteousness, seek wise counsel, and trust in God's unfailing love.

1: Achan "The Hidden Sin That Destroys Community"- Joshua 7:1-26; 1 Corinthians 10:12; James 1:14-15

2: Gehazi "When Greed Becomes Our Master"- 2 Kings 5:20-27; 1 Timothy 6:10; Luke 12:15

3: Absalom "The Tragedy of Rebellion Against Authority"- 2 Samuel 15:1-18:33; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17

4: Rehoboam "The Cost of Harsh Leadership"- 1 Kings 12:1-19; Proverbs 27:5-6; Ephesians 4:29

5: The Sons of Sceva "The Danger of Spiritual Pretense" Acts 19:13-16; Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Timothy 3:5

6: The Rich Young Ruler "When Wealth Becomes a Barrier to Faith"- Matthew 19:16-22; Mark 10:17-22; Luke 18:18-23; 1 Timothy 6:17-19

7: Judas Iscariot "The Slippery Slope of Small Compromises"- John 12:4-6; Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50; 1 Timothy 6:9-10; Galatians 6:7-8

8: Ananias and Sapphira "The Deadly Deception of False Giving"- Acts 5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Matthew 6:1-4

9: Demas "When the World's Appeal Becomes Too Strong"- 2 Timothy 4:10; Colossians 4:14; Philemon 1:24; 1 John 2:15-17

10: Diotrephes "The Poison of Pride in Leadership"- 3 John 9-10; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Mark 10:42-44