If asked this question most people in the United States would probably say yes, but they would not be telling the truth. DO YOU BELIEVE THE BIBLE ?
Introduction How can a person prove he believes the Bible? By obeying it. Acts 5:29; Heb. 5:8-9; 1 Pet. 1:22 How does a person show he does not believe the Bible? By refusing to obey God. Num. 20:12; 1 Sam. 15:19 Obeying God is better than sacrifice. 1 Sam. 15:22 What will happen to those who disobey God? 2 Thess. 1:7-9
Real Bible Believers There are some character traits of Bible believers. Let us notice some of them.
EXERT A GOOD INFLUENCE Bible believers are the salt of the earth. Matt. 5:13; Col. 4:6 True believers are the light of the world. Matt. 5:14; 1 Pet. 2:9 Real believers will let their light shine. Matt. 5:16; Eph. 5:8 True believers will be good examples. 1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Pet. 2:21
CONSIDER OTHER PEOPLE'S FEELINGS Treat others as you wish to be treated. Luke 6:31 We must show kindness to others. Eph. 4:32; Prov. 31:26 We must love our neighbors. Matt. 22:39; Rom. 13:10 We must love our enemies. Matt. 5:44; Rom. 12:20-21
REALIZE MATERIAL THINGS ARE TEMPORARY Material things will not save us. Mark 8:36-37 Don't be overly concerned with material things. Matt. 6:19-21 The love of money causes evil. 1 Tim. 6:10 Consider the rich man. Matt. 19:21-22 The Goddess Diana brought the Ephesians wealth. Acts 19:24-25 Our affections should be on things above. Col. 3:2
HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL Jesus said GO. Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15 The gospel saves. Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-2 The gospel was preached to every creature. Col. 1:23 Some pervert the gospel. Gal. 1:6-8; Acts 13:10; 1 John 4:1
REBUKE CERTAIN PEOPLE Rebuke and forgive a brother. Luke 17:5 The apostle Paul rebuked the apostle Peter. Gal. 2:11 Some elders might need rebuking. 1Tim. 5:20 The Lord rebukes those he loves. Rev. 3:19
GIVE AS PROSPERED Give upon the first day of the week as prospered. 1Cor. 16:2 We should give as we purpose. 2 Cor. 9:6- 7 Giving is fair to everyone. 2 Cor. 8:12
WITHDRAW FROM THE DISORDERLY The apostle Paul commands this action. 2 Thess. 3:6 Some people are to be marked. Rom. 16:17-18 Deliver the ungodly to Satan. 1 Cor. 5:4-5; 1 Tim. 1:19-20
REFUSE TO LOVE WORLDLY THINGS Christians shouldn't love the world. 1 John 2:15 Worldly people are God's enemies. James. 4:4 We cannot serve two masters. Matt. 6:24 We're either for Christ or against him. Matt. 12:30
CONCLUSION: If you believe the Bible, these are just some of the things you need to be doing. If you are not doing them, it is time you started. Become a Christian Become a faithful Christian, Repent when necessary Dedicate yourself to God from now on.