i. to explain the Lord's assertion of the Broadway as an easy way and
ii. to inform Christians of the danger on the easy way.
We are in a generation that wants everything fast and easy - including their spiritual walk with God. In the Bible passage today, Apostle Paul illuminates us to the fact that he cannot do the good he intends doing, because of sin sometimes overrides him in doing evil. This is telling us that the way to sinfulness is very easy; therefore, those who always want to tread the "easy way" are not ready for genuine Christianity.
1. In your own understanding, define the "easy way" Christianity in the context of our introduction.
1a. Identify and discuss characteristics of "easy way" Christianity as seen in the Church today.
2. How did we come about this when it was neither what Christ thought nor the Apostles? Read Acts 20:29-30; 2Tim. 4:3-4.
3. Discuss how the "easy way" lifestyle affects the plan of God for Christians. 2Tim. 4:10 compare with 1John 2:15.
4. Discuss the place of Christians discipline in curbing the "easy way" Christianity. 1Cor. 9:27; Heb. 12:7-10.
Have you observed that most of the foods called "junks" are those appetizing and easy to make? The same applies to the Christian life. Believers must beware of the kind of Christianity that costs them nothing. If we must be like Christ, we must be self-disciplined, take up our cross and follow him.
Nothing good comes easy.
2Tim 4:4: "and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables".