PPT-How Do We Know About Worldliness?

Understanding Worldliness What Not to Say Dancing is Wrong Social Drinking is a Sin What Clothing is Immodest The Dangers of Fornication A Series How Do We Determine Accept that there is an Objective Standard. Studies in 1 Corinthians Series [11]. 1 Corinthians 3:18-23. August 3, 2014. Pastor Paul K. Kim. RECAP: THE PROBLEM OF DIVISIONS . IN . THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH [CHAP 1-3]. Divisions: . The church was divided . Local Churches Were Warned Against Dangers. Acts 20:29-31. 2 Peter 2:1-2. Revelation 2:4-5. 1. Lack of Knowledge/Growth. The religion of Jehovah has always been a taught religion.. Old Testament: fathers taught their children, priests taught the people.. W. 65th St. church of Christ / March 29, 2009. 1. Dealing With Worldliness. The Sin of Fornication. 1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV) . Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. [17] And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.. Practical Christian Living. Christ Baptist Church. Fall 2014. James . 4:1-12. How do you define worldliness?. Give some examples of activities that some Christians might typically view as “worldly?”. unstained. . from. . the. . world. .”. James 1:27. What is worldliness?. Fashioning yourself according to this world’s standards and ways (Romans 12:2). That part of the world that is not a product of the love of the Father (1 John 2:15-17). Love the World. (1 Jn. 2:15-17. ). John’s Plea: “Do not love the world or the things in the world.” (1 Jn. 2:15). The Christian’s Relationship to the World:. “…because . you are not of the world. Don McClain. 1. W. 65th St. church of Christ / March 15, 2009. Dealing With Worldliness. Don McClain. 2. W. 65th St. church of Christ / March 15, 2009. Dealing With Worldliness. OBJECTIVE. Don McClain. Dealing With Worldliness. Psalms 106:38 (NKJV) . 38 . And shed innocent blood, The blood of their sons and daughters, Whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan; And the land was polluted with blood. . 1 2 Let’s examine whether or not physial pleasures are sinful. Many people use the following verse to ondemn all pleasures of the flesh: “Love not the world, nor the thin “. The sin of worldliness is a preoccupation with the things of this temporal life. It’s accepting and going along with the view and practices of society around us without discerning if they are biblical. I believe that the key to our tendencies toward worldliness lies primarily in the two words “going along.” We simply go along with the values and practices of society.” Jerry Bridges. . Proclaim the . excellencies. of God and Christ (1 Peter 2:9).. Announce holiness and godliness by the clothes you wear (1 Timothy 2:8-10).. Christians are in the “proclaiming” business.. unstained. . from. . the. . world. .”. James 1:27. What is worldliness?. Fashioning yourself according to this world’s standards and ways (Romans 12:2). That part of the world that is not a product of the love of the Father (1 John 2:15-17). Overcoming Worldliness Drugs & Alcohol Materialism Fornication Stealing Homosexuality Gambling Pornography Dancing Immodest Dress Sinful Entertainment Sinful Speech Immodest Dress Dress Code Rules for Visitors of Ohio Inmates SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 14-04-2019 RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY From our last study, entitled “Complete armour for spiritual warfare” , we learnt that we are faced with constant battle against forces of darkness. We should not be ignorant; rather, we should be strong in the Lord to stand against the wiles of Satan. To be victorious,  we must put on God’s complete armour, guard against satanic deception, be watchful and prayerful and rely upon the grace and comfort of God.