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Powerful Influences Part 1

Influence “To have an effect on something; power to sway” “The act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command” Part 1

The Good Influence of Godly Deeds and Examples Young people on believers, 1 Tim. 4:12 Young men on opponents, Titus 2:6-8 A godly spouse on partner, 1 Pet. 3:1-2, 7 A Christian on unbelievers, 1 Pet. 2:11-12 Part 1

The Power of Evil Influences (Prov. 22:24-25; 1 Kgs. 11:1-4) Corrupting influence of evil and error, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Leaven: Causes fermentation (formation of carbon dioxide gas) that expands dough Through the persuasion of false teachers, Gal. 5:7-9; Matt. 16:11-12 Through the deception of lust, Prov. 6:25-29; Heb. 3:13 Part 1

The Power of Evil Influences (Prov 22:24-25; 1 Kgs 11:1-4) Corrupting influence of an unfaithful Christian, 1 Cor. 5:1-2, 6-7; 2 Tim. 2:16-18 Our sin can influence other Christians to join us in sin (or tolerant it), Galatians 2:11-13 Our sin can influence unbelievers to reject God, Romans 2:24, 1 Timothy 6:1; Titus 2:5 Part 1

The Power of Evil Influences (Prov 22:24-25; 1 Kgs 11:1-4) Corrupting influence of the ungodly, Mark 15:11 The influence of evil associations results in: Misery, Numbers 33:55 Parental shame, Proverbs 28:7 Moral defilement, 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 Denying Christ, John 18:18, 25-27 Apostasy, 1 Kings 11:2, 4-6 Divine wrath, 2 Chronicles 19:2; Proverbs 13:20 Part 1

The Influence of the Gospel Part 2 Romans 1:16 The Influence of the Gospel Part 2

Influence “To have an effect on something; power to sway” (Encarta Dictionary) “The act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command” (Merriam-Webster) Part 2

The Influence of the Gospel Romans 1:16 Contrast with the corrupting influence of sin and error, 1 Cor. 5:6-8; Col. 1:3-6 Power to change the mind, Eph. 4:20-23 Power to change conduct, Eph. 4:24; 5:8-10 Power to change spiritual condition (from death to life), 2 Tim. 1:10 Power to change darkness to light, 2 Cor. 4:4-6 Part 2

The Power of Godly Influences The flavoring and preserving power of a godly influence, Matt. 5:13; Mark 9:50 Flavor your environment with goodness, Colossians 4:6 (Prov. 15:1) Preserve godliness in a world of sin and wrath, Ezekiel 22:30 Create thirst for righteousness, Matt. 5:6 Part 2

The Power of Godly Influences Saving power, 1 Peter 3:1-2; 2:11-12; 1 Corinthians 7:14 Encouraging power, 2 Cor. 9:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25 Evangelizing power, 1 Thess. 1:8-10; John 1:43-46 Enduring power, Hebrews 11:4 (35-40) Part 2

The Power of Influence Everyone has influence of some kind No one can say, “I have no influence” As surely as the sun influences the earth, your life influences many people in unseen ways Part 2

The Power of Influence Everyone is influenced by others No one can say, “I am not influenced by others” As surely as the moon influences the tides, you are influenced by the people around you, the values they hold and the things they do Part 2

The Power of Influence Flee the influence of the world and pursue the influence of godliness, 1 Timothy 6:11 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good,” Romans 12:21 Part 2