The Peril of Playing God James 4:11-17
Playing God With Others - Vs Evil Speaking, Slander, Gossip, Backbiting, Running Others Down, Character Assassination Not forbid all talking about others, or make a judgment: Jn.7:24, 1Cor.5, Ac.15, 1 Tim.1:19-20 Facts – Truth of God – Right Attitude Slander, Gossip – Generally False – Do We See All? Make Our Rules – Mt.15:1-9, Rom.14:1-6 Malice, Jealousy – Mt.7:1-5
Playing God With Ourselves - Vs Pride, Ego, Arrogance… I'll do Whatever I want, Whenever I want, and Wherever I want! Overconfidence about Tomorrow, Lk.12:16-21, Ac.24:25, Pr.27:1 Not Fore Planning, Forethought Life is Short – Job.7:6-7, Ps.90:9-10. Lk.12, Pr.27:1 If the Lord Wills, Live, Good for Me, Good for His Cause: 1Cor.4:18-19, 16:7, Acts 18:21 Sins of Omission: Mt.25, Lk.10, Heb.2:1-4
The Plan of Salvation 1. Hear the Gospel of Christ, Acts 18:8 2. Believe in Jesus Christ, Rom.1:16 3. Repent and Turn to God, Acts 17:30 4. Confess Jesus Before Men, Acts 8:37 5. Baptized Into Christ, Gal.3: Grow And Be Faithful, 1 Pet.2:2 If Err As a Christian : Repent and Pray God Acts 8:22