1 KORINTUS 15 : 33 || Bahan Sermon dan Khotbah Sekolah Minggu, 11 Mei.2025

Summary

In this Sunday sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of good company and the guidance of God's commandments, likening them to traffic signs that direct us safely through life. Using 1 Corinthians 15:33, the message warns that bad influences can corrupt good habits, whether it’s in schoolwork, church attendance, or relationships. The sermon encourages children to follow God's instructions, such as not lying or stealing, and to keep these 'life traffic signs' in mind to stay on the right path and live according to God's will, ultimately ensuring their safety and spiritual well-being.

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of following God's commandments as guidance in life.
• 😀 The analogy of traffic signs teaches children to understand and follow moral guidelines.
• 😀 1 Corinthians 15:33 warns against bad company that can corrupt good behavior.
• 😀 Just as we follow traffic signs for safety, we should follow God's 'signs' to live a righteous life.
• 😀 Red light means stop, green means go, and yellow means be cautious — these traffic rules parallel moral decisions in life.
• 😀 Listening to good advice helps us avoid making mistakes and staying on the right path.
• 😀 When we forget God's teachings, we can stray from good habits and fall into bad behavior.
• 😀 A child’s behavior can be influenced by their friends, just like how traffic signs guide our actions.
• 😀 We should avoid neglecting good practices such as prayer, attending church, and helping others.
• 😀 God's commandments (like traffic signs) keep us safe and guide us to make good decisions.
• 😀 Children are reminded to always remember they are God's children and to follow His guidelines in all areas of life.

Q & A

What is the main message of the scripture from 1 Corinthians 15:33?

The scripture warns that 'bad company corrupts good character.' It emphasizes the importance of maintaining good influences and not allowing negative ones to lead us astray.

What example is used in the script to explain the concept of 'bad company'?

The script uses the example of children being influenced by friends who encourage them to avoid doing their homework or attending church. These bad influences can lead to a change in behavior, causing them to abandon their good habits.

What does the speaker mean by 'traffic signs' in the context of the message?

The 'traffic signs' symbolize the commandments and teachings of God. Just as traffic signs guide us safely on the road, God's commandments guide us to live righteously and avoid the dangers of bad behavior.

What is the significance of paying attention to traffic signs in the script?

Paying attention to traffic signs is a metaphor for following God's commandments. By obeying these commandments, we can stay on the right path and avoid harm, just like obeying traffic signs ensures safety on the road.

What are the consequences of not following the 'traffic signs' of life?

Ignoring the 'traffic signs' or God's commandments can lead to misbehavior, such as lying, stealing, or not respecting others. This can result in spiritual and moral 'accidents' in life.

What biblical commandment is referenced as an example of 'traffic signs'?

One example given is the eighth commandment, 'Do not steal.' The speaker emphasizes that ignoring such commandments is akin to ignoring a traffic sign, leading to misdirection in life.

How does the script explain the relationship between behavior and company?

The script explains that the people we associate with can greatly influence our behavior. If we associate with individuals who do not follow good practices, we may be led to abandon our own good habits.

What is the warning about neglecting good habits in the script?

The script warns that neglecting good habits, like attending church or helping others, due to bad influence can lead to spiritual 'confusion' or being 'lost.' The importance of staying committed to positive actions is stressed.

What does the script encourage children to do in relation to God's commandments?

The script encourages children to remember and follow God's commandments in every aspect of their life, whether at school, home, or play. By doing so, they will remain on the right path as God's children.

Why does the speaker emphasize the need to ask for directions when unsure of the way?

The speaker uses the analogy of asking for directions to highlight the importance of seeking guidance when we are unsure, both in physical and spiritual matters. Just like we ask for directions to avoid getting lost, we should turn to God's word for direction in life.