RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON 23: " CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIALISATION" –SUNDAY, FEBRUARY4, 2018

OPENING PRAYER:
 Father, help me to show moderation at all times to all men

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1CORINTHIANS 6:12-13 KJV

12: All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

13: Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.

MEMORY VERSE: Philippians 4:5: "Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand."

LESSON INTRODUCTION

To socialize simply means “to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way”. There are various ways of socializing, ranging from relating with people in the immediate environment, to getting involved in governance and community development activities. Christian socialization cuts across recreation, social interaction, cultural activities and political issues. While there may be diverse opinions on the extent of the involvement of Christians in social issues, it should be noted that moderation should be the watch word.


LESSON OUTLINE 1:- BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF SOCIALISATION

 Jesus and His disciples attended a wedding ceremony John 2:1-2
 Jesus attended dinner in the house of Zacchaeus- Luke 19:5
 Jesus had friends in Lazarus, Mary and Martha’s family. Luke 10:38-42
 Jesus paid condolence visit to the bereaved family. John 11:33-35
 Jesus participated in Passover feast with His disciples. Mark 14:12-14; Ex 12:24-27
 Paul met with different people and preached at different for a. 1Cor 9:19-23
 Daniel was involved in governmental/political administration in Babylon. Daniel 1:18-21;6:1-3.

WORLDLY PERSPECTIVES, VERSUS BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVES

 Christians can recreate but not in night club or beer joint. 1Tim 4:8
 Christians can feast but not in the festival of demons or idols or devil. 1Cor 10:28
 Christians can celebrate but not carnivals of satanic motive or undertones. 1Cor 8:10-11; 10:19-21
 Christians can sing songs, music or watch television programs but not immoral movies or songs adorned by nudity or seductive apparel. Phil 4:5; 1Cor 8:8-11

SUMMARY
There is a limit to everything [All things] 1Cor 6:12. Moderation is the limit to Christian socialization.

CONCLUSION
Whatsoever we do to socialize should be to the glory of God and edification of the saints [1Cor.10:31]. Christians are to show moderation in social interactions

CLOSING PRAYER
 Father, do not let me run beyond your limit, in the name of Jesus.

God bless you Amen.

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON 23: " CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIALISATION" –SUNDAY, FEBRUARY4, 2018

OPENING PRAYER:
 Father, help me to show moderation at all times to all men

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1CORINTHIANS 6:12-13 KJV

12: All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

13: Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.

MEMORY VERSE: Philippians 4:5: "Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand."

LESSON INTRODUCTION

To socialize simply means “to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way”. There are various ways of socializing, ranging from relating with people in the immediate environment, to getting involved in governance and community development activities. Christian socialization cuts across recreation, social interaction, cultural activities and political issues. While there may be diverse opinions on the extent of the involvement of Christians in social issues, it should be noted that moderation should be the watch word.


LESSON OUTLINE 1:- BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF SOCIALISATION

 Jesus and His disciples attended a wedding ceremony John 2:1-2
 Jesus attended dinner in the house of Zacchaeus- Luke 19:5
 Jesus had friends in Lazarus, Mary and Martha’s family. Luke 10:38-42
 Jesus paid condolence visit to the bereaved family. John 11:33-35
 Jesus participated in Passover feast with His disciples. Mark 14:12-14; Ex 12:24-27
 Paul met with different people and preached at different for a. 1Cor 9:19-23
 Daniel was involved in governmental/political administration in Babylon. Daniel 1:18-21;6:1-3.

WORLDLY PERSPECTIVES, VERSUS BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVES

 Christians can recreate but not in night club or beer joint. 1Tim 4:8
 Christians can feast but not in the festival of demons or idols or devil. 1Cor 10:28
 Christians can celebrate but not carnivals of satanic motive or undertones. 1Cor 8:10-11; 10:19-21
 Christians can sing songs, music or watch television programs but not immoral movies or songs adorned by nudity or seductive apparel. Phil 4:5; 1Cor 8:8-11

SUMMARY
There is a limit to everything [All things] 1Cor 6:12. Moderation is the limit to Christian socialization.

CONCLUSION
Whatsoever we do to socialize should be to the glory of God and edification of the saints [1Cor.10:31]. Christians are to show moderation in social interactions

CLOSING PRAYER
 Father, do not let me run beyond your limit, in the name of Jesus.