| ANXIETY | FORGIVENESS | TEMPTATIONS |
| Is relieved through prayer | Forgiveness and cleansing promised… | How to avoid them…..Matthew 26:41 |
| Philippians 4:6-7 | Psalm 32:5; 1 John 1:9 | What causes failure…James 1:13-14 |
| Remember…..God cares for you. 1Peter 5:7 | ||
| ASSURANCE OF | GUILT | TROUBLES |
| ETERNAL LIFE | No condemnation to be afraid of… Romans 8:1 | Are often allowed by God……Psalm 119:67,71,75 |
| Promised to you… John 3:16 | No sin too great to be forgiven…Isaiah 1:18 | God will help us through them…Psalm 34:19 |
| You can be certain about it. 1 John5:11-13 | ||
| COMFORT | JUDGMENT | VICTORY |
| Jesus…the good Shepherd Psalm 23 | Everyone is accountable to God…… | Is in Christ…..Philippians 4:13 |
| He will never forsake you. Hebrew 13:5-6 | Romans 14:12 Hebrews 9:27 | Is your inner resource…1 John 4:4 |
| Seek God’s help…….1 Corinthians 10:13 | ||
| DISCOURAGEMENT | LONELINESS | WORRY |
| Don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 | His presence promised to be with you always…. | God will provide for you…..Philippians 4:19 |
| God will help and strengthen you. Isaiah 41:10 | Hebrew 13: 5-6 | Have faith in Him……Romans 4:20-21 |
| In His presence is joy… Psalm 16:11 | Claim His promises…..1 John 5:14-15 | |
| EMPTINESS | SUFFERING | |
| Christ can satisfy… Psalm107:8-9 | suffering has value…..Hebrew 12:6-11 | |
| He will fulfill your desires…Psalm 37:4-5 | It deepens your faith…..1 Peter1:6-7 | |
| It’s to be expected…. 1 Peter 2:19-23 | ||
| God’s grace is sufficient for you……2 Corinthians 12: 9-10 | ||
THE OBJECTIONS AND EXCUSES
| I’M TOO BAD | I’M NOT DOING TOO BADLY | FOLLOWING CHRIST COSTS TOO MUCH | |
| Hebrew 7:28; Isaiah 1:18 | James 2:10; Isaiah 53:6 | Mark 8:36; Luke 18:29-30 | |
| THERE TOO MUCH TO GIVE UP | GOD WILL NOT CONDEMN ANYONE | JESUS WASN’T REALLY GOD | |
| Mark 8;36; 1 John 2:15-17 | John 3:18; Hebrew 9:27 | Hebrew 1:3; John 10:30 | |
| I’M AFRAID I COULDN’T KEEP IT UP | HOW DO I KNOW THAT GOD WILL | IT DOESN’T SOUND REASONABLE | |
| 1 Peter 1:5; Philippians 1:6 | ACCEPT ME? John 6:37; 2 Peter3:9 | Isaiah 55:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:18,23 | |
| I’M AFRAID WHAT OTHERS MAY THINK | I CAN’T UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE | I WILL TAKE MY CHANCES | |
| Matthew 10:32-33 | 1 Corinthians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 5:7 | Hebrew 10:31; Luke12: 16-21 | |
| NOT NOW SOME OTHER TIME | HOW DO I KNOW THAT CHRIST IS THE | I DON’T BELIEVE IN CHRIST | |
| Proverbs 27:1; 2 Corinthians 6:2 | WAY TO GOD? John 14:6; Acts 4:12 | Romans 3:3; Acts 4:12 | |
| I’M DOING THE BEST I CAN | I’D RATHER HAVE MY FUN NOW | YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO TO CHURCH TO | |
| Ephesians 2:8-9; Isaiah 64:6 | Ecclesiastes 11:9; 1 Corinthians 6:2 | BE A CHRISTIAN. Hebrew10:25; Act 2:42 | |