“The Truth Concerning Man’s Most Dangerous Habit!” Truth Matters “The Truth Concerning Man’s Most Dangerous Habit!” 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Apart from Biblical Authority, the Reader’s Digest tells us why we should not be trapped by these habits…

Unless God’s Word is embraced as the only authority in matters of faith and practice, this habit will never be recognized as harmful, let alone dangerous…

Purpose: to recognize the truth of this habit and how to eradicate it from our lives

I The Habit DEFINED A. A Modern Day EXAMPLE

General Postmaster Ben Baylor was overjoyed to be able to announce for 1977, the USPS had its best financial year since 1971. In 1977 the USPS only lost 700 million dollars!

I The Habit DEFINED A. A Modern Day EXAMPLE B. Our TEXT

Thus, man’s most dangerous habit is the practice of using the wrong standard by which to measure one’s life!

II The Habit’s RESULTS A. Without UNDERSTANDING

This simple, descriptive, illustrated statement makes clear this habit reduces man to ignorance being without understanding.

II The Habit’s RESULTS A. Without UNDERSTANDING B. ConCEIT

As Wooden often put his players in their place… Paul, under the inspiration of God put the Corinthian Church in their place…

III The Habit’s CURE A. Recognize God’s DESIRE B. Recognize God Sent HIS SON C. Recognize God’s Son is Our STANDARD

Want to kick the habit? Start comparing yourself with the Son of God, the right standard, and see how you measure up!

Conclusion and Summary: Want to conclude with a practical application. How often is our giving of time, talents and money to the Lord predicated/determined in comparison to what others are doing? How often do we justify our failure to study God’s Word… May God help each of us discover our own error in comparing ourselves with others rather than with Christ!