Subject: The Deadly Effects of Compromise

Scripture Reading: Luke 23: 1 – 15

Memory Verses: 1 Thessalonians 2: 5 – 6

Objective: To allow believers to understand the danger of compromising their integrity.

1. Having all evidence that pointed to Jesus’ innocence, how hard did Pilot struggle with the truth and what finally led him to deliver Jesus to be crucified? Matthew 27: 19 - 27, Luke 23: 1 – 4, 7, 13 – 15, John 19: 12 - 16

2. What were some of the final words of King David? 2 Samuel 23: 1 - 3; and what example did the apostle Paul leave on record? 1 Thessalonians 2: 5 & 6

3. How unfortunate was a couple who sought the glory of men instead of simply doing the right thing? Acts 5: 1 - 10

4. How quickly did Paul act to stamp out this type of compromise/hypocrisy in the church and what danger did it pose for even spiritual giants like Barnabas? Galatians 2: 11 - 14

5. By acting contrary to the truth, what does one become? Galatians 1: 10; and how is the entire family of God asked to behave? Ephesians 6: 5 - 7

6. How is the church asked to grow and mature in Christ? Ephesians 4: 14 – 15