This is experienced
Cannot be taught
It can be should-ed on
It can be told
Moderation is personal
The relationship with moderation
Looks different
On everyone
Beautiful range of people
Within the laws
That was Jesus
The most beautiful display of moderation
Within the laws
Understand Jesus’ relationship
With moderation
And you will understand your own
Against the perfect example
Keep your eyes on Jesus
Final initial thought
To the game
Create boundaries
Create a safe space
Create clarity
We do not serve a God of confusion
Discernment is not needed
To determine righteousness
That is wisdom
Discernment needed
Among the multitude of righteous paths
If you are hiking
And there is only one path to the peak
Because of all the cliffs
And pitfalls of the other paths
You will be wise to find that one path
If there are multiple paths to the peak
You will need to discern
Risk/reward/energy cost/ energy drain/wisdom of capability/life-giving/ flesh-giving
If one of the paths require you to jump over a river
You will be wise to know if you can do it
Create reminders
Questioner may not let down the mirror
Questioner may not let insert self
Questioner may be creative to ask in different ways
Questioner intentions must be pure toward Jesus
Questioner may not judge
Questioner may not should
Answerer may not ask clarifying questions
Answerer must struggle to answer
Answerer must tame emotions
Answerer must not leave
Answerer must participate
Answerer must endure
What answer do you seek with the Lord?
Final initial thought
If there is a dispute
One person plays the role of questioner (question statements only. Jeopardy)
For 3 minutes
Other person plays the role of answerer (no deflecting)
For 3 minutes
Scary tools
Final initial thought