Youth Arise

Session 3
Empowered from within!

My Choices
Share your choices with your partner.

1. My choices among different TV programs.
Telenovelas Reality Shows
Sports News

2. My choice for vacation:
Swimming in Boracay with my friends.
Listening to music in my room.
Spending quality time with my family.
Serving the Church.

3. My choice for relaxation.
Youtube in internet caf Beautiful view on a mountaintop.
Food and stories with friends. Comfort and security at home.

4. My choice for clothes:
The newest fashion Practical and durable
Within my budget Unique and different.

5. My choice for movies:
Comedy Science friction
Horror Real life drama

6. My choice for a close friend:
Talkative and cheerful Generous with gifts
Close to my family My exact opposite

Discuss your answers to these questions.
1. Which choice would you have made differently two or three years ago?
2. Who influences you the most in your choices?

Bible Study
His values, his choice!
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A certain ruler asked him, Good teacher, what must I do to inherit
eternal life?
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Why do you call me good? Jesus answered. No one is
goodexcept God alone.
20
You know the commandments: You shall not
commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not
give false testimony, honor your father and mother.
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All these I have
kept since I was a boy, he said.
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When Jesus heard this, he said to him,
You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and
you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.
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When he heard
this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy.
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Jesus looked at
him and said, How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!
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indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for
someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.
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Those who heard this
asked, Who then can be saved?
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Jesus replied, What is impossible with
man is possible with God.
Reflecting on my life
1. If this rich young man were studying in your school, how would you
treat him? Why?
Many girls would run after him and his money.
No one would care to give him special treatment.
He would be the favorite student of the teachers.
Many would be hesitant to hang around with him.

2. If you were to learn of how this rich young man said No to Jesus,
how would you treat him? Why?
We would cheer him on and enjoy some of his money
We would encourage him to give it a second thought
We would respect his decision and accept him as a person
We would spread stories about his selfishness

3. If Jesus were to invite you to give everything you own to the poor
and follow him, what would you do? Why?
I would visit the ear doctor and check if I hear it right
I would compute my total net worth and think about it
I would gladly give away the things I do not need.
I would willingly give my time, treasure, and talent to Jesus

4. Which slogan fits you best right now? Why?
You only live once so make sure you enjoy all that life can give
Be happy by sharing what you have and making others happy
Put God in the first place and everything will fall in place
The more you give, the more you receive.
5. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your Top Values in life? Why?
Clear and solid Vague and weak
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Just life our family values just like my barkadas values
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Aligned with Jesus Top Values aligned with the worlds top values
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

6. Who are the persons who influence most your value-system &
choices? why?
Teachers Friends and neighbors
Priests and sisters Mass media and internet
Parents and Grandparents

7. Is Jesus and his Gospel influencing your Top Values and day to day choices?
Why?
Yes na Yes Sometimes
Often! Never