RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 43: 22 June 2025

5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” Philippians 4:5.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Moderation is keeping our behaviour and lifestyle in check so that our actions, feelings and habits can be within reasonable bounds.

It is avoiding excesses in all we do. Moderation is a desirable virtue for a Christian. Good and legitimate desires can become a sin when they go over lawful lim-its. Living a life of moderation is demanding in today’s world. However, the Bible teaches us that excess of anything is not good (Ecclesiastes 2:10-11). It is expedient for Christians to understand how and why we should live in moderation.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach how and why believers should live in moderation.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students should be able to:

Define moderation.
Explain the reasons for moderation.
Understand how to live in moderation.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the dis-cussion, and do class activities and assignment.

0. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, con-clude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Philippians 4:5-6, 11-12.

The first part of this passage relates Apostle Paul’s letter of admonition on moderation to the Philippians as follows:

Let your moderation…V5a.
The Lord…v5b.
Be careful…V6.

In the other part, Apostle Paul showing his deep appreciation for their liberality to him in prison, established how he has learned to manage the period of surplus as well as the period of scarcity.

He explains that:

a. His contentment never really made him lack anything……V11.

b. He knew how to …..V12.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Teaching Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE REASONS FOR MODERATION

The teacher should ask the class why they need to live in moderation and use the following points to explain.
Moderation aligns with the biblical principle of self-control and avoidance of extremes (Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:5-6).
It helps other people to know where we stand (Philippians 4:5).
It is associated with being honoured and valued by men (Proverbs 17:28; Luke 14:8-11).
It brings honour to God and makes us acceptable before men.
Note: The only area, in which we do not need to be moderate, is our love for God. We are to love God without limits (Mark 12:30).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should mention other reasons for moderation.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO LIVE IN MODERATION

Moderation should be reflected in every area of our lives. Christians should show moderation in:

Speech (James 1:19; Proverbs 10:19).

Appearance (1Timothy 2:9-10).

Eating and drinking (Proverbs 23:20-21;25:16).

Relaxation/pleasure (1Timothy 5:6;2 Timothy 3:4- 5).

Desires (Colossians 3:5).

Cares of life (Luke 21:34).

Happiness (Matthew 14:6-10).

Money (1 Timothy 6:6-10).

Celebrations (Daniel 5:23-30).

Liberty (1 Corinthians 8:9).

Personal convictions (Romans 14:1-5).

Friendship (2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Proverbs 25:17

To keep within lawful bounds, believers should:

Make no provision for the flesh to fulfil its lust (Romans 13:14; Galatians 5:24).

Not follow the examples of the world (1 John 2:15- 16).

Walk in the Spirit and be heavenly-minded (Romans 8:6; Galatians 5:16).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

The class should discuss the consequences of living extravagantly.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 22 June 2025

To enjoy a peaceful life, be moderate in all things. Those who want to win the race to eternal life must also be temperate in all things (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

EVALUATION:

Mention the areas believers should live in moderation.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive grace to be moderate in all things.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 43

Mention five areas of your life where you must show moderation (2×5=10 Marks).

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RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 43: 22 June 2025