temptation

Sometimes we think of the Bible as a book of "Don'ts"; don't steal, don't cheat, don't lie, don't kill etc.

Now we might THINK that, but when we read Jesus' re-teaching of the Old Testament (Mathew 5-7, Luke, we find he took all the "Don'ts" and turned them into "Do's"! 

As I was preparing for chapel this week (which was about being tempted to make harmful choices - ask your kids about it), I picked up my modern translation of Martin Luther's small summary of Bible teaching (called a "catechism") and was hit with a revelation as I read it. Martin Luther's summary effectively shares a great way to deal with the temptation to make bad choices: 

"when you are tempted to make a bad choice - do the opposite!".

• Tempted to hurt someone - go and help them!
• Tempted to cheat someone - go and give them a gift!
• Tempted to lie - go and tell the truth!
• Tempted to steal - go and give to a charity!

And even when we do make bad choices, we don't have to stay stuck making the bad choice over and over - we can come clean, admit our wrongs, get help and with God's forgiveness start again. 

So, remember: when you are tempted to make a bad choice - do the opposite!

Pastor Stephen Abraham

KAPs Youth Event is just around the corner… 3 more sleeps to go!

Are you looking for an opportunity for young people to connect and get to know each other? One of the aims for this KAPS (Kids and Parents) event is to provide an place for children and parents to connect with each other from our community (church and school). Join us for some fun activities, team games, Worship and dinner.  

While the first part of the afternoon is for students/ parents in Years 4-7, the Worship and dinner is open to all family members. 

When?  July 31,  4.00 - 6:30pm.  

Where? Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (enter via the main door facing Montague Road.) 

For more details you can check out the flier below (there are paper copies in the front office), contact Rachel on 0475 582 289, or see Georgie.