Walk in the Light: The Enlightened Walk.

INTRODUCTION

1. God’s Word gives us walking instructions.
2. TEXT: 1 John 1:5-7.
3. The first thing God did was turn on the light.
4. God gave us light so we can properly do what is needed.
5. People do silly things when walking in darkness.
6. God is light – 1 John 1:5.

OUTLINE

1. Walking in light is about Presence – 1 John 1:6-7.
   1. Live your life like God is watching, because He is.
   2. Walk with God.
2. Walking in light is about Purity – 1 John 1:8-10.
   1. Light will not lead you into sin.
   2. When the light comes on, the darkness flees.
3. Walking in light is about Progress – 1 John 2:1-2.
   1. In Christ we are in perfect standing with God but not in perfect walking.
   2. Proverbs 4:18.
   3. As long as we are in this life and this body we will continue needing the grace of God.
4. Walking in the light is about Principles – 1 John 2:4-6.
   1. Too walk in the light is to walk in the Word
   2. Psalm 119:105.
   3. “If you say” is never enough for God.
5. Walking in light is about People – 1 John 2:9-11.
   1. You cannot walk in God’s light and hate His children.

CONCLUSION

1. PRAYER.