Obstacles to heart growth

1. Pride
2. Envy
3. Anger
4. Sloth
5. Avarice
6. Gluttony
7. Lust
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1. Embrace the 10 Commandments Ex. 20:3-17

2. Walk the Seven “Characteristics of a Christian Faith”

2 Peter 1:5-7
3. Live the life of “Blessed Eight” Matthew 5:3-10
4. Applying in life and Putting into practice the
“Paul’s Nine Manifestations of Fruits”. Galatians 5:22-23
5. Living the “Ten Virtues” Paul taught and had given to the
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Exodus 20:1-17
And God spoke all these words:
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“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of
Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

(start of the 10 commandment)

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“You shall have no other gods before[a] me.
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“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form
of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath
or in the waters below. who
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5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I,

the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for

the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those

who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of

those who love me and keep my commandments. 7 “You shall not

misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not

hold anyone guiltless

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misuses his name.

8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do

all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it

you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male

or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your

towns. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea,

and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore

the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

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12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the

land the LORD your God is giving you.

13 “You shall not murder.

14 “You shall not commit adultery.

15 “You shall not steal.

16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s

wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs
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2. Walk the Seven “Characteristics of a Christian Faith”

2 Peter 1:5-7
2 Peter 1:5-7
New International Version
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For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith
goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-
control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance,
godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual
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2. Walk the Seven “Characteristics of a Christian Faith”

2 Peter 1:5-7
Goodness
Knowledge of the Truth
Self Control
Perseverance and Endurance
Godliness in thought and deed
Warmhearted affection toward others
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3. Live the life of “Blessed Eight” Matthew 5:3-10

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
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Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
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3. Live the life of “Blessed Eight” Matthew 5:3-10

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Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
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Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
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Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
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Blessed are those who are persecuted because of
righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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3. Live the life of “Blessed Eight” Matthew 5:3-10

God Centered rather than Self Centered.

Having and Showing Compassion.

Being gentle and Humble.

Seeking after Righteousness.

Being Merciful and Forgiving

Having pure and Honest thought and motives

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4. Applying in life and Putting into practice the

“Paul’s Nine Manifestations of Fruits”. Galatians 5:22-23

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-
control. Against such things there is no law.
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4. Applying in life and Putting into practice the

“Paul’s Nine Manifestations of Fruits”. Galatians 5:22-23
1. Love for others 2. Inner peace 3. Outer joy
4. Patience in difficult circumstances 5. Kindness in dealing with others
6. Generosity in all things 7. Faithfulness in relationship
8. Gentleness and sensitivity
9. Self control of thoughts , words and deeds
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5. Living the “Ten Virtues” Paul taught and had given to the
Colossians church. Col.3:12-15 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen
people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and
patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any
of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord
forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which
binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of
Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you