Religion of Convenience

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Religion of Convenience 1 Kings 12:25-33

Jeroboam’s Religion of Convenience Background God is taking the kingdom from Solomon’s son, and giving 10 tribes to Jeroboam – 1 Kings 11:31-32 Jerusalem is still God’s place for worship – 1 Kings 11:36 Upon obedience Jeroboam’s house will endure – 1 Kings 11:37-39

Jeroboam’s Religion of Convenience Jeroboam’s Actions Determined by fear, not faith – 1 Kings 12:25-33 A religion of convenience – If I obey, what will happen to me? It is too much to obey.

Religion of Convenience What it says: If I obey, what will happen to me? – Felix (Acts 24:24-27); Peter (John 13:36-38); Stony soil (Matthew 13:20-21) It is too much to obey – Rich young ruler (Matthew 19:16-22); Believing Jews (John 6:60-66) What it looks like – Proverbs 24:10

Religion of Sincere Faith The Early Christians Jews – Hebrews 10:32-34 Gentiles – 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4; 1 Peter 4:3-6

Religion of Sincere Faith What God Expects of Us Love from sincere faith – 1 Timothy 1:5 Consistency – James 2:8-11 Endurance – 1 Peter 1:6-9; Hebrews 10:35-39

Religion of Sincere Faith Cultivating Sincere Faith Readiness – Acts 17:11 Diligent study – 2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 10:17 Honest introspection – 2 Corinthians 13:5 Humble submission – James 1:21

Religion of Convenience 1 Kings 12:25-33