1.  Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither ____(a)_____, nor ___(b)______, nor ____(c)_______, nor ____(d)______, nor ___(e)__, 10 Nor ___(f)_____, nor __(g)____, nor ___(h)____, nor ___(i)___, nor ____(j)____, shall inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor 6:9-10).

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For questions 2-11 define each of the unrighteous acts identified in#1.

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12. All _____(a)_______ is ___(b)_____: and there is a sin not unto death (1 Jn.5:17)

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13. Galatians 5:19 (KJV) lists 17 such sins. List them as your answers for 14-24, then define those which were not defined in the list from 1 Corinthians 6:9-10.

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Colossians 3:5-9 (KJV) lists 11 such sins which would also be in the category of unrighteousness. List them in your answer for 25-35, then define the ones which have not been defined from 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10 and Galatians 5:19-21.

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36. _____(a)______ ____(b)_____ a ____(c)______: but ___(d)____ is a ____(e)_____ to any _____(f)_______ (Prov 14:34).

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This lesson is closely connected with Lesson Eight. As men and women of God, the responsibility to lead rests with us.  It is seldom that a congregation rises above its leadership. Man cannot be saved in his unrighteousness. Man cannot lead where he has not gone. The Lord’s church needs righteous men and women to set the example for those who follow after. It is usually the men who fall short, so while I am particularly interested in seeing the responses of the men in the following thought questions, the thoughts of our gentle ladies would serve to give us men some insights as to where we have been missing it. Think “tough love” people and let us come to grips with this problem of unrighteousness, for the righteousness of God will be the standard in the judgment. To get you in the proper frame of mind for the thought questions at the end, answer #37 first.

37.  And the times of this ______(a)_____ God winked at; but now _______(b)________ men every where to _____(c)______: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will ____(d)_____ the ____(e)_____ in _____(f)_______ by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead (Acts 17:30-31).KJV
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(We'll share some of these thoughts with the entire class using only first names for the purpose of anonymity.):

   Thought question #1:

a. How can we as leaders of our families and as leaders of the Lord’s people instill  desire for righteousness in the church?

b. What will you do personally to help to accomplish this?

 Thought question #2:

What specific pitfalls do our young people face regarding the above lesson and how may we help them to overcome these temptations?

 Thought question #3:

What specific pitfalls do we men and women face regarding the above temptations and how may we strengthen ourselves to overcome and to set the example in these areas?

We will share your responses to the three thought questions with the entire class using only first names to protect anonymity. If any have experience in dealing with or in counseling with people who have suffered because of their involvement in specific acts of unrighteousness, your input is especially welcomed. We must know that unrighteousness leaves "scars."  Tell us how you have been able to overcome, or how you have helped others to overcome and deal with their lives after the devastation of unrighteousness has marred their lives, the lives of their children, the lives of others. What solutions have you found? I would like to post a journal of these with only your first name listed, unless you specifically request complete anonymity. 

One specific plague of unrighteousness that I would like to see addressed since I have had  to deal with several in this situation is the Internet chat places and mind bending pornography that has captivated so many people who are supposed to be members of the Lord's church. Who has had success in helping such a one out of this quagmire of unrighteousness?  Feel free to email me privately if you do not want this posted; however this threat is so pervasive I think we all need to be ready to attack it with prayer and a vengeance.