Topic: No Self Government [Open Heavens for Teens 16 January 2019]
Memorise: “Seest thou a man diligent in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.” – Proverbs 26:12
Read: Luke 15:11-18 (KJV)
Bible In One Year: Genesis 38-40, Matthew 12:22-50
MESSAGE:
Are you taking the path of self-government? It is far too dangerous! Your understanding, knowledge and wisdom can fail you at any time like it failed the prodigal son. He wanted to be free to do whatever he liked. Because he had lots of money to spend, it thought that he would be fine by himself, only for him to be led into destruction by that self-government. Maybe you have a lot of money in your hands even as a teenager, or maybe it is your intelligence or parents’ connections that make you feel on top of the world. You must never feel on top of the world to the extent of wanting to stop being under authority. You must remain under the authority of your parents or guardians, your teachers and especially God.
If you run away from those who will tell you the truth and correct you, you will fall into the hand of those who will lead you into destruction. If you say that the gospel is too restrictive and you want to be free, that freedom will come with sorrow from the devil. Don’t mind those that live in self-government and make it look good, they are hiding a lot of pain and depression with their fine cloths and make-up. Stay under the authority.
Key Point:
A child that will not listen to correction will fall into destruction
Also Read: Teen Open Heaven Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye
Hymn 4:
I. God give us Christian homes!
Homes Where the Bible is loved and taught,
Homes where the master’s will is sought,
Homes crowned with beauty
Thy love hath wrought;
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!
2. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the father is true and strong,
Homes that are free from the blight of wrong,
Homes that are joyous with love and song;
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!
3. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the mother in queenly quest,
Strives to show others Thy way is best,
Homes where the Lord is an honoured guest;
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!
4. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the Children are led to know,
Christ in His beauty who loves them so,
Homes where the altar fire burn and glow;
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!
Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
