5 More Things Every Graduate Should Know

II Timothy 4:6-8

5 More Things… The end of the school year is

upon us, which means graduation time for seniors all across the country

It’s a big accomplishment for a student to get their diploma

It also marks the beginning of a new chapter in their life

5 More Things… We offer some biblical advice to

those who are taking this big step The world has many challenges

for us, and the Bible gives us what we need to face those challenges

Last year we looked at a lesson entitled “5 Things Every Graduate Should Know”

5 More Things… That lesson from I Timothy 4:12-16

gave us 5 points:• Heed the power of influence (v. 12)• Heed the power of God’s word (vs. 13, 16)

• Heed the power of service (v. 14)• Heed the power of prayer (v. 15)• Heed the power of goals (v. 15)

5 More Things… So this morning we want to build

on the previous lesson by adding 5 more important things

Again, these come from Paul’s instruction to young Timothy

As you head towards independence and adulthood, remember these…

5 More Things… 1. Remember where you came

from• II Timothy 1:5• Paul reminded Timothy of the legacy of faith that was passed down to him by his grandmother and mother

• Many parents tell their kids to remember “who you are”

5 More Things… 1. Remember where you came from

• This phrase should cause us to remember our creator

• It should cause us to remember our upbringing

• It should cause us to remember the faith and teachings that our parents have passed on to us

5 More Things… 2. Fight for what is right

• II Timothy 4:6-8• I Timothy 6:12• One of Satan’s most powerful tools is apathy

• He wants to outlast us; to tire us out; make us give up

5 More Things… 2. Fight for what is right

• Standing up for God’s word and for what is right is worth it

• It’s important that we wear the armor of God when we fight (Eph. 6:10-18)

• Expect some persecution to come your way when you do stand up for right(II Tim. 3:12)

5 More Things… 3. You don’t have to sow wild oats

• II Timothy 2:22-23• I’m sure the world back then also had a lot to offer a young man like Timothy

• Paul tells him to flee youthful lusts• It’s not enough just to flee those things, but we must pursue something in it’s place

5 More Things… 3. You don’t have to sow wild

oats• Paul also tells Timothy to “avoid foolish and ignorant disputes”

• In today’s translations, that means to stay away from all the drama

• It is possible to be a young adult in today’s world and be a Christian too

5 More Things… 4. Don’t be afraid to work hard

• I Timothy 5:8• God takes our labor very seriously• Each person who is capable is expected to provide for themselves

• God never intended for well bodied people to be lazy

5 More Things… 4. Don’t be afraid to work hard

• Some take advantage of the “system”

• Just because the “system” allows it, does not mean that it is right

• God has always encouraged hard work (I Cor. 15:58; Col. 3:23)

• Proverbs 6:10-11

5 More Things… 5. Don’t let money rule you

• I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19• Money isn’t everything in life• The world wants us to think that success is solely based upon how much money you have

• The pursuit of money can ruin you

5 More Things… 5. Don’t let money rule you

• Building up debt can also ruin a person’s life

• Then one becomes a slave to money, and all decisions are based on the dollar (Prov. 22:7)

• Proverbs 30:7-9