31 Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really EVERYONE NEEDS DIRECTION my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the (We Value Truth) truth will set you free.” John 8:31,32 (NIV)

THE MISSION OF TRUENORTH CHURCH Remember what Christ taught, and let his words enrich your lives and make you wise… Colossians 3:16 (LB) To lead people into a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Principle of the Path

Your ______determines your ______.

6 At the window of my house I looked down through the lattice. 7 I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who had no sense. 8 He was going down the street near her corner, walking along in the direction of her house 9 at twilight, as the day was fading, as the dark of night set in. 10 Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent. Proverbs 7:6-10 (NIV)

The Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)

15 You have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NIV)

How does God’s Word give me direction?

 “Teaching” - It shows me the ______to walk on.

 “Rebuking” – It shows me where I ______off the path.

 “Correcting” – It shows me how to get back on the ______path.

 “Training” – It shows me how to ______on the path.