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The Bible Changes Lives
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2009 (message contributor)
THE BIBLE CHANGES LIVES
Research consistently shows what a person believes translates into behavior. A major survey of more than 3,700 teens involved in evangelical churches reveals that, compared to teens who possess a solid, biblical belief system, young people who lack such basic biblical beliefs are:
- 225 percent more likely to be angry with life; 216 percent more likely to be resentful;
- 210 percent more likely to lack purpose in life; and 200 percent more likely to be disappointed in life.
This is why research has shown teens -- otherwise good teenagers from good families -- who do not possess a biblical belief system are:
- 36 percent more likely to lie to a friend; 48 percent more likely to cheat on an exam;
- 200 percent more likely to steal; 200 percent more likely to physically hurt someone;
- 300 percent more likely to use illegal drugs; and 600 percent more likely to attempt suicide.
Source: From a sermon by Timothy Pang, "Keeping the faith" 7/5/2009
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