The Problem with Confrontation Luke 12:49-53 Part 1
Some Confrontations are to be Avoided “He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a dog by the ears.” -Proverbs 26:17 Part 1
Some Confrontations are Needed Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. (Proverbs 26:4–5) Part 1
The Goal of Confrontation is Salvation, not Destruction John 3:17 Part 1
Temptations We Face Remain silent (when we should speak) Remain passive (when we should be active) Remain timid (when we should be bold), 2 Timothy 1:7 Knowing the difference is spiritual discernment! Part 1
Contending for the Faith Jude 3 “Get behind me Satan!” Matthew 16:21-23 Speak gospel with all boldness, Acts 4:29 Withstand sin to the face, Galatians 2:14; 6:1-2 Part 1
Contending for the Faith Jude 3 Some are offended by the fire truth kindles, Luke 12:49-53 “’Peace, peace!’ When there is no peace” leads to toleration and compromise, and ends in spiritual destruction, Jeremiah 6:14-17 Part 1
Why are we afraid of confrontation which is for the sake of the truth and for the sake of saving lost souls?
We Minimize Sin, 1 John 3:4 Fail to grasp the urgent need of sinners Sin has been redefined out of existence Sin is rationalized as someone else’s problem, Jude 22-23 Truth is deemed relative and situational, not absolute, Jude 3-4 (2 John 9) “He is in error, but it’s not that bad.” Part 1
We become Afraid of People Matthew 10:27-33 Standing for truth invites opposition Speak out the truth, 10:27 Confess Christ, 10:32 Fear is denial, 10:28, 31, 33 Part 1
The Sacrifice it Takes is a Bridge too Far, Matthew 10:34-39 When family is more important than Jesus, 10:35-37 When comfort is more important than enduring trials of faith, 10:38 When life now is more important than eternal life later, 10:39 Part 1
Stand with Jesus Jesus confronted evil for our sake, John 12:27 Let us stand with Jesus against the devil, Ephesians 6:10-11 Part 1