Why do we become Practical Atheists? (2)

THINK ABOUT THIS The most accurate index of a person’s beliefs is not in his words, but in his actions. James 1:23 – We show our faith by our works Matthew 7:20 – Known by our fruit A hypocrite is not himself on Sunday.

Practical Atheists try to be: Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6

Practical Atheists try to be: Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6 Humanitarian – but not Christian

Practical Atheists try to be: Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6 Humanitarian – but not Christian Decent – but not Christ-like

Practical Atheists try to be: Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6 Humanitarian – but not Christian Decent – but not Christ-like Justify immorality – but not repent of it

Practical Atheists try to be: Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6 Humanitarian – but not Christian Decent – but not Christ-like Justify immorality – but not repent of it Justify doctrinal error

The Problem is - - - The problem is not that they have no faith in God. They just do not like God – the God of the Bible.

The Problem is not new In the Old Testament – Isaiah 1:10-18 Obey the letter of the law Offer sacrifices, go through the motions They lack to heart and spirit of the law

The Problem is not new In the New Testament – Matthew 15:1-9 Ignore the law of God, Keep a man made tradition 8 'THESE PEOPLE DRAW NEAR TO ME WITH THEIR MOUTH, AND HONOR ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME.  9 AND IN VAIN THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN.' "  (Matthew 15:8-9)

The Problem is not new In the life of Paul – 2 Timothy 3 1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:  2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,  3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good,  4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,  5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!  (2 Timothy 3:1-5)

The Problem is not new In the early church – Revelation 3:14-22 15 "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.  16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.  (Revelation 3:15-16)

Here is the end result of Practical Atheism Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.  (Revelation 3:20) Jesus is OUTSIDE wanting in.