Living Five17 Ministry

Living Five17 Ministry Living Five17 exists to help those in bo***ge to addiction and other life controlling issues find liberation in Christ.

Our TREATMENT plan is the Gospel, because it alone leads to lasting TRANSFORMATION.

12/31/2021

WEEK #9 Steps 8-9

YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID- Wisdom of the World

Traditional step 8: We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.

Traditional step 9: We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

GOD TELLS US IN HIS WORD- Wisdom of God

Redeemed truth from steps 8 & 9: Relationships break down because of sin. If there were no sin in the world, relationships would work harmoniously, evidenced by love and unity. Division among God's people provides opportunities to identify sin and
purify the body. The gospel of Jesus Christ brings about justice in a way that the law cannot by inwardly reconciling the very heart of injustice to God. As those forgiven by God, we can humbly approach those affected by our sin and make amends. This change of heart brings glory to God by demonstrating the power of the gospel and reflecting His heart in bringing justice through His reconciled people.

12/31/2021

WEEK #8 STEPS 6-7

YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID- Wisdom of the World

Traditional step 6: We are entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

Traditional step 7: We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

GOD TELLS US IN HIS WORD- Wisdom of God

Redeemed truth from steps 6 & 7: In attempting to live independent of God. We have developed dysfunctional (sinful) patterns of coping. After careful examination we have begun to see the demonic roots of our slavery to these sinful patterns. We desire freedom. We renounce our former ways; offer ourselves to God; and, under the waterfall of His grace, ask Him to deliver and heal us by the authority of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. We also pray for blessing and the empowerment of the Holy
Spirit to live life according to His kingdom purposes.

12/31/2021

WEEK #7 Assessing Fear, Anxiety, and Grief

BIBLICAL TRUTH
1 Peter 3:6: The command not to fear does not mean there are not frightful of things, God acknowledges the reality of frightening circumstances. However We can trust that the love of God is more powerful than any danger we face.
1 John 4:7-21: The gospel of Jesus Christ removes the curse of sin and the wrath of God and allows us to approach His throne with confidence. Knowing His love for Us frees us from self-protection and allows us to sacrificially lay down our lives so that others can know His love. When we walk in fear, we cannot walk in love.
Matthew 6:19-34: This passage teaches that our fears reveal our treasures or the things we covet. We fear not having the things we cannot live without. God offers us a reality beyond what is seen and transient that is secure.
Matthew 10:28: This passage suggests that our fear of God will displace our fear of lesser things. People can take from us only what is temporal and what we will eventually lose, but God offers something better that is eternal.

REDEEMED TRUTH ABOUT FEAR
Fear is an emotional response to a perceived threat or danger. Spiritually, healthy fear is the fear of the Lord. To fear the Lord is to worship Him alone and is the source of all wisdom and understanding. The absence of the fear of the Lord is the height of foolishness and leads to destruction. Outside the gospel we live our lives from a self-centered fear that seeks to meet our own perceived needs. As the Holy Spirit reveals this foolishness, we come under the compassion and care of our loving Father. He knows best in providing, protecting, and directing our lives according to His plan and purpose for His glory and our good.

12/31/2021

WEEK #6 Assessing S*x, Guilt, And Shame

OUR HOPE: When Christ died on the cross, He took not only our sin but also our shame. In Him we are cleansed and purified, white as snow.(1 John 1:9). By bringing our sin into
the light by faith, we can be forgiven of our sin and cleansed from the shame resulting from being defiled by others.

REDEEMED TRUTH ABOUT S*X: S*x is a beautiful, sacred gift given to us by God. It is to be worshipful but not worshiped. It is to be enjoyed and celebrated within the marriage covenant as a reflection of the gospel and our union with Christ. Any
sexual act that occurs outside God's intended design is sexual immorality. Beyond action alone God looks deeper to the desires and motivations of the heart. Only through the gospel will God align our hearts with His purposes for this beautiful,
sacred gift.

REDEEMED TRUTH ABOUT GUILT: Guilt can be both a state and a feeling that occurs when we have violated a law or a moral standard. We can feel guilty and not be guilty (false guilt), or we can be guilty and not feel guilty. False guilt occurs when
someone besides God is the Lord of our lives and their judgments matter more than His. Not feeling guilt when we are guilty is a sign of a hardened heart. Only the gospel can reconcile a heart of injustice. Life through the Holy Spirit brings
conviction when we operate outside God's intended design.

REDEEMED TRUTH ABOUT SHAME: Shame is the intense feeling of being unclean,defiled, and dirty. Closely related to guilt, shame may result from the exposure of a person's own sin and depravity or from sin committed against a person's dignity. Shame is deeply rooted in identity ("I am worthless; I am dirty"). The gospel of Jesus Christ gives us a new identity and a covering for our shame. Even though we may sin or be sinned against, shame no longer rules our lives, because our identity is found in Jesus Christ.

12/31/2021

WEEK #5 Assessing Anger and Abuse

OUR HOPE : God is reconciling the world to Himself through the work of Christ. He is righteous in His judgments and we can trust Him to forgive us when we confess our offenses. We were bought at a price. Jesus' sacrificial love frees us to be ambassadors of RECONCILIATION to others.

REDEEMED TRUTH ABOUT ABUSE: Abuse is the misuse of anything. God created all things for His glory, and the misuse of His creation is abuse and ultimately sinful. However, there is a type of abuse that moves beyond what might be considered
normative in the Christian life. This abuse is horrific, and in keeping with God's heart for the oppressed, the church must be a redemptive instrument in intervening and protecting. We cannot overcome sin independent of God. He has provided
the way to overcome sin and its effects through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Goddoes not allow abuse or any other form of suffering in the lives of His children without a redemptive purpose. In Christ, through the Holy Spirit, we can display His
supremacy and victory over evil as we rise above sin, shame, and even death.

REDEEMED TRUTH ABOUT ANGER: Anger is an emotional response to a perceived wrong that demands justice. Not all anger is sinful; it can be the appropriate response to injustice. Unrighteous anger is rooted in man's attempts to meet his
own idolatrous desires. Righteous anger is aligned with the Holy Spirit and flowsfrom the heart of God in love for that which He cares about, spurring us on to gospel-centered action to eradicate evil and injustice.

12/31/2021

WEEK #4

YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID- Wisdom of the World

Traditional step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral assessment of ourselves.

GOD TELLS US IN HIS WORD-Wisdom of God

Redeemed truth from step 4: As children of God armed with the Holy Spirit and standing firm in the gospel, we engage in the spiritual battle over the reign and rule of our hearts. God set us apart for holiness, and we look to put to death the areas
of our lives that keep us from reflecting Jesus Christ to a dark and dying world. We first examine the fruit in our lives (or moral symptoms). As we move through the assessment process, we will uncover the roots of any ungodly fruit (pride and idolatry) that drive our ungodly thoughts, actions, and emotions.

12/31/2021

WEEK #3

YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID-Wisdom of the World

Traditional step 3: We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as you understand Him.

GOD TELLS US IN HIS WORD-Wisdom of God

Redeemed truth from step 3: Through the Holy Spirit's illumination of our desperate and helpless condition before God and from the hope that comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ, we step out in faith and repent as an act of worship and obedience, surrendering our will and entrusting our lives to Christ's care and control. We are reborn spiritually and rescued from the domain of darkness and brought into the kingdom of light, where we now live as a part of Christ's ever-advancing kingdom.

12/28/2021

Hey everyone! Life has been super busy lately with our newborn, which is why we haven’t posted much in the last few weeks. We hope everyone has had a blessed Christmas.
We are excited about what God has already DONE through this ministry and in our group!! We are very honored to play a small part in the big work that God has accomplished through our group, and it is going to be fun to watch Him continue the GOOD work that He started. We believe 2022 is going to be a exciting season for Living Five17 and we can’t wait to share our plans with y’all! Until then, We hope you all have a blessed week and wish you all a Happy New year!

- Pastor Cody

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from Living Five17! We hope you and your families have a wonderful day!

It is a GOOD work, Yall!!
11/06/2021

It is a GOOD work, Yall!!

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