“But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” “ keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.” “ holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” 1 Timothy 3:9. 1 Timothy 1:5. 1 Timothy 1:19.
Prohibitions: confront & teach Gossip, laziness, worldliness, sexual immorality Warning areas: warn & teach Wine, entertainment, money, fashion, music, homeschool Neutral things /indifferent: defer & teach Food, dancing w/ wife, physical exercise
Find out the rules:Consult Scripture! No rules?Apply the principles! No specifications? Obey the conscience – watch motivations. Your brother: Don’t judge! Be a model messenger.
Romans 2: Titus 1:15. 1 Timothy 4:2. Hebrews 9:14.
Hebrews 11:1, 6. Romans 12:3. Romans 10:17
Worldliness: James 4:4. Pride/lust/self-confidence: 2 Corinthians 5:7. Unrepentant sin: 2 Timothy 2:25-26.
“ You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God ? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” James 4:4.
“We walk by faith, not sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7.
2 K’s, 2 T’s & a U
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