[bible verses]

Bible Study!

The Inner Self

Mark 7:14-23

1. Inner Self

1 Samuel 16:7
Hebrew 4:13

A. We all have secret sins - Psalms 90:8

- hidden pride - dishonesty - cheating - self-deception - bitterness

B. Secret sin leads to outward sin - Mark 7:20

- inner deceit becomes apparent to others - James 1:14-15
- Joshua 7:20, Samuel 11, Acts 5:1-11

C. Secret sins are open before God - Jeremiah 17:9 - Psalm 139:23-24

- Holy spirit
- enemy (Satan)

2. Guarding the inner self

- Proverbs 4:23
- Psalms 5:6
- Matthew 6:6

3. Developing your inner life

a. Bible Study
b. Prayer
c. Establish priorities