HOW TO LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE
1 Corinthians 10:23-33
September 5, 2007
Mike Matijevich
mmatevich@aol.com

Intro: A Life of purpose…
- Stark contrast to the Materialism of this chapter- idolatry as "covetousness"
Materialism makes us selfish. - Makes us look out for #1
Tonight see three biblical concepts- they will teach you how to live a life of real PURPOSE.

I. LIVE BY ___________________________ NOT BY LAW (10:23, 31)



A. Make sure you know the ______________ _____________________. (10:31)

B. Make sure that you live I _____________ _________________(two) (10:23)


NOTE: Regardless of what testament SIN is ALWAYS SIN!


C. When you come to a confrontation & have to make a decision - ask the __________ ________________- is it Sin? Not what does my church say?

II. LET THE OTHERS PERSON'S ____________________BE YOUR GUIDE (10:24-30)

A. Think how your life is __________________ others.



B. (10:25-30) Paul explains God has empowered us to make right decisions.


III. SEE OUR PURPOSE STATEMENT (10-31-33) (our Mission & Purpose)


A. (10:31) Consider the ____________



B. (10:32) Consider the ____________

C. (10:33) Consider the ____________

CONCLUSION:
- Does your life have true purpose?
- Are you living by law or principle?
- Are you involved in God's Mission for your life?
- Are you walking in SIN?