“Let no one despise you”

“To make of no account” ĕxŏuthĕnĕō 6/10/2018 11:11 AM ĕxŏuthĕnĕō “To make of no account” Treat with contempt, to count as nothing; to hold in low esteem, set at naught; to reject (not receive) Galatians 4:14 2 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

“To set one’s self in thought beyond or above” 6/10/2018 11:11 AM pĕriphrŏnĕō “To set one’s self in thought beyond or above” To look down on 3 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Despising others is produced by selfish attributes 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Despising others is produced by selfish attributes Self-righteousness, Luke 18:9 Arrogance, 1 Corinthians 1:28 Divisive attitudes and actions, 1 Corinthians 11:22 4 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

despise God's worker Let no one… 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one… despise God's worker 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 5 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Let no one despise God’s worker 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one despise God’s worker 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 Timothy does the Lord’s work, 16:11 Do not cause him to be afraid, 16:10 How could this happen? By rejecting his teaching, 2 Timothy 4:3; (cf. 2 Cor. 10:10-11) By closing him out, 1 Cor. 1:12 By not fully supporting his work, 16:11 6 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Let no one despise God’s worker 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one despise God’s worker 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 Preachers who preach the truth, 1 Timothy 4:13, 15 Commend and encourage, 3 John 5-8 How can preachers be despised? By complaining he doesn’t really work By comparing preachers, 2 Cor. 10:12 7 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Let no one despise God’s worker 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one despise God’s worker 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 Elders who rule well, 1 Timothy 5:17-19 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Honor and esteem them highly Obey their rule (lead) with submissive respect, not begrudging complaint, Hebrews 13:17 8 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

despise your youth Let no one… 1 Timothy 4:12 6/10/2018 11:11 AM 9 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Let no one despise your youth 1 Timothy 4:12 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one despise your youth 1 Timothy 4:12 Conduct will produce or prevent Youthful inexperience, 2 Chronicles 13:7 Youthful lusts and youth conceit, 2 Timothy 2:23-25, 14 Youthful failure to respect the aged, 1 Timothy 5:1-2 10 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Let no one despise your youth 1 Timothy 4:12 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one despise your youth 1 Timothy 4:12 Do not give an opportunity to the adversary Young men, Titus 2:6-8 Young women, Titus 2:4-5 (1 Timothy 5:11-15) 11 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

despise you for speaking God's truth 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one… despise you for speaking God's truth Titus 2:15 12 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Let no one despise you for speaking God’s truth, Titus 2:15 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one despise you for speaking God’s truth, Titus 2:15 Speak, exhort and rebuke with all authority, Titus 2:1 Authority of heaven (Scripture), 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Authority of God, 1 Tim. 6:3-4; 2 Cor. 4:5 Authority of the apostles, 1 Cor. 4:17 13 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Let no one despise you for speaking God’s truth, Titus 2:15 6/10/2018 11:11 AM Let no one despise you for speaking God’s truth, Titus 2:15 Discredit the messenger: Charge him with arrogance for his boldness Charge with inconsistency, 2 Cor. 10:8-11 Charge him with an air of superiority Drum up personal opposition against him, 3 John 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:12 Mock those who speak with Bible authority, Nehemiah 4:1-3, 4-6 14 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

6/10/2018 11:11 AM You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:3 (2 Tim. 4:5; Matt. 5:10-12) 15 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.