Sobriety

Preview: The life of a Christian must be an example to those around them. We must live our lives soberly, with a thought to God’s wishes at all times. 


Scripture Reading: Titus 2:1-10. 

Memory Verse: Romans 12:3. 

1. How did Solomon test the pleasures of the world? Ecclesiastes 2:1. 
2. What did Solomon allow his eyes to see? Ecclesiastes 2:10. 
3. What did Solomon find when he looked upon his works and labor? Ecclesiastes 2:11. 
4. How did Solomon instruct the young men in his day? Ecclesiastes 11:9. 
5. What does the grace of God teach us about the way we should live? Titus 2:11-12. 
6. What classes of individuals are admonished to be sober? Titus 2:2-6. 
Note: There are four classes included: men, women, boys, and girls. There is no room for slackers. Sober means temperate, and temperate means moderation in all things or self-control. 
7. What similar advice did Paul give to the Romans? Romans 13:13. 
8. What does the Apostle Peter advise on this point? I Peter 1:15. 
9. What should we avoid and why? Ephesians 5:4. 
10. What is it called to meditate over foolishness? Proverbs 24:9. 
Note: We must be sober and continually on guard to avoid sin. To be sober is to have control at all times. 
11. Why are sobriety and vigilance so necessary? I Peter 5:8. 
12. What other prophetic condition should lead us to be sober and watchful? I Peter 4:7. 
Note: A Christian is looked upon to be different to the world. Life with all its responsibilities is too serious a matter to be spent in a way of vanities.