Removing the obstacles to a happy life

2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Introduction: Basic factors for having a happy life

 

 

           

(I)   Know your obstacles

(A) Guilt and shame are not the same thing

 

 

(B) Examples of guilt and how it can kill your happy life

 

 

(C) Examples of shame and how it can kill your happy life

 

 

(II)  Remove your obstacles

(A) How can we overcome guilt?

 

 

 

(B) How can we overcome shame?

 

 

 

(III)  What should we do?

(A) Trust in the Lord that in Christ we are good and worthy of love and belonging.

 

(B) Repent and reconcile with God and with people.

 

(C) Do good works to reveal God’s grace and glory.

 

Conclusion: Let’s not only know that God is with us, but use His power to reveal His grace and glory

 

Questions:

1.     What have you learned today?

2.     How does the message impact how you treat yourself?

3.     How does the message impact how you treat others?