1 Corinthians 6:9; 15:33; Galatians 6:7 Be Not Deceived 1 Corinthians 6:9; 15:33; Galatians 6:7 “Be Not Deceived” 1 Cor. 6:9; 15:33; Gal. 6:7 Introduction:

Easy to let ourselves be deceived From without: 1 Jo 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you… A. It is easy to let ourselves be deceived. 1. From without. (cf. 1 Jno. 3:7). a. By what we are told (1) Family received false notice of death of son during war. (2) False doctrine. b. By our senses. (1) Grandpa King's dog. (2) Jacob's “hairy arms”. (3) Joseph's bloody coat. Easy to let ourselves be deceived

Easy to let ourselves be deceived From within: 1 Jo 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 2. From within. (cf. 1 John 1:8) a. Our state of mind. (1) A desire for pleasure rather than truth. (2 Thess. 2:10-12). (2) A desire to have a thing so: “Blind love”; “Miracle cures” b. Our ignorance. (cf. 1 Tim. 1:13). (1) Kicking “cat” in dark. (2) Medicine without reading label. B. It must be especially easy to be deceived in three areas where specific warning given. Discussion: Easy to let ourselves be deceived

About Who is Going to Heaven 1Co 6:9-10 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. I. Be Not Deceived About Who Is Going to Heaven. (1 Cor. 6:9,10) A. Many think all people are going regardless... About Who is Going to Heaven

About Who is Going to Heaven Unbelievers? Jn 8:24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins." B. Many think all good moral people are going regardless... 1. Unbelievers? (John 8:24; Mk. 16:16). About Who is Going to Heaven

About Who is Going to Heaven Unbelievers? Mar 16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Mk. 16:16). About Who is Going to Heaven

About Who is Going to Heaven Without obeying the Gospel? Act 10:1-2 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. 2. Without obeying gospel? (cf. Acts 10:1-4). Cornelius was devout, feared God, gave alms, and prayed to God always…sounds pretty good doesn’t it? But… About Who is Going to Heaven

About Who is Going to Heaven Without obeying the Gospel? Act 10:3-4 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, " Cornelius!" And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, " What is it, lord?“ So he said to him, " Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God. Acts 10:3-4 An angel was sent to him…why? About Who is Going to Heaven

About Who is Going to Heaven Without obeying the Gospel? Act 10:5-6 Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter. He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do." Acts 10:5-6 To tell him how he would learn what HE MUST DO! Subsequent history shows that Cornelius and his household obeyed the gospel by being baptized. Can’t get to heave without it. About Who is Going to Heaven

About Who is Going to Heaven Just because they “believe?” Mat 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ' Lord, Lord, ' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ' Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name? ' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness! ' C. Many think all good religious people are going regardless... 1. Some believe in God and Jesus will not go. (Matt. 7:21-23; About Who is Going to Heaven

About Who is Going to Heaven Just because they “believe?” Jam 2:19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe — and tremble! Jas. 2:19). About Who is Going to Heaven

About Who is Going to Heaven Even the saved can become disqualified: 1Co 9:27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. 2. Some believers apostatize. (1 Cor. 9:27). About Who is Going to Heaven

Influence of Evil Company 1Co 15:33 Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits.“ 1Co 5:9-10 I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. II. Be Not Deceived About The Influence Of Evil Company. (1 Cor. 15:33). *** A. Cannot avoid all worldly company. (1 Cor. 5:10). B. Do need to avoid close company with evil ones - like “running with”. C. May form evil companionships in a number of areas. 1. Morally and doctrinally (Context of 1 Cor.15:33 is doctrinal). 2. Romantically: Dating and marriage. 3. Socially: Through work, school, recreation. 4. Religiously: Through some common interest or positions with false teachers. Influence of Evil Company

Gal 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. III. Be Not Deceived About Sowing And Reaping. (Gal. 6:7). A. Many think law of harvest does not apply to them. About Sowing & Reaping

In child-rearing… Pro 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. III. Be Not Deceived About Sowing And Reaping. (Gal. 6:7). A. Many think law of harvest does not apply to them. 1. In child rearing. (Prov. 22:6; About Sowing & Reaping

In child-rearing… Pro 29:15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. Pro 10:27 The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. Proverbs 29:15 - note nature of proverbs Prov. 10:27). 2. In daily living. 3. In setting priorities. About Sowing & Reaping

Full harvest is not immediate… Gal 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. B. Many think the full harvest is immediate. (cf. Gal. 6:9). 1. Will reap token in this life. About Sowing & Reaping

Token harvest of good things in this life… Mar 10:29-30 So Jesus answered and said, " Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time — houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions — and in the age to come, eternal life. B. Many think the full harvest is immediate. (cf. Gal. 6:9). 1. Will reap token in this life. a. Good. (Mk. 10:29,30… About Sowing & Reaping

Token harvest of good things in this life… Mat 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matt. 6:33). About Sowing & Reaping

Token harvest of evil things in this life… 1Co 6:9-10 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. b. Evil. (1 Cor. 6:10, shame, fear, disease). About Sowing & Reaping

Will reap fully in life to come… Gal 6:8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 2. Will reap fully in life to come. (Gal. 6:8; About Sowing & Reaping

Will reap fully in life to come… Mar 10:30 who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time — houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions — and in the age to come, eternal life. Mk. 10:30; Lk. 16:30). About Sowing & Reaping

“Plenty of time to get my life right…” “The good life is here and now…” “I don’t need to obey…” Conclusion: A. Be Not deceived into thinking plenty of time to get life right. B. Be Not deceived into thinking world offer the really good life. C. Be Not deceived into thinking you do not need to H. B. R. C. B. Be Not Deceived