I. The Rearview Mirror

A. Lot’s wife

B. Stuck in the past

– OT thinking, shattered dreams, unreal expectations

C. Returning to what is familiar “like a dog . . . .”

– Addictions, rationalized bad habits & sinful behavior

– Prejudices, victim thinking, unforgiveness

D. “That’s what you once were . . . but now”    I Corinthians 6:9-11

-Washed   Acts 22:16

– Sanctified   Hebrews 10:14 & I Thessalonians 4:3

– Justified   Romans 5:18-19

II. Looking Ahead

– Throwing off things that entangle    Hebrews 12:1

– Fixing our eyes on . . . . Hebrews 12:2

– Pressing on toward the prize   Philippians 3:13-b-14

– An expectation of the mature    Philippians 3:15

III. Stepping Up to The Edge   Hebrews 10:22-23

– Truly trusting God

– Doing the right thing  , , ,  even if . . .

– Giving Him your worries, anxiety & life choices

– Your involvement in church

– Your finances & possessions

Closing