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Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/2005 1

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/ *God’s ways & man’s ways often conflict- (Isaiah 55:8,9; 1 Cor 1:25). *The way which seems right to a man may lead to death (Prov 16:25, cf. 12:15; Exo. 23:2). *Not in man to direct our own steps- (Jer 10:23; cf. Psalm 25:4-5; Mat. 7:13,14). *Christ is the head of the church, not people, — (Mat 28:l8; Eph 1:22-23; 1 Tim 6:l5).

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/ *The people demanded gods – (Exodus 32:1-6) *Saul feared the people - (1 Samuel 15:9,15,21,24) *Israel demanded a king (1 Samuel 8:4-9). *The people demanded crucifixion – (Mat. 27:20-26)

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/ *People today still demand their molded ‘gods’... & leaders still comply –  Relics & images – (1 Thes. 1:9)  Denominationalism – (1 Cor. 1:10-13; Eph. 4:4-6)  Mechanical instruments in worship & the demand for entertainment – (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16,17)  Recreation to draw people – carnal, social & secular emphasis - (Rom. 1:16; 14:17; 1 Cor. 11:22,34)  Demanding permissive doctrines – (2 Tim. 4:3,4)

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/ *People today still demand to serve God their own way... & leaders still fear & comply –  Worship isn’t worship – MUST be in spirit & truth – (John 4:24; Col. 3:17; Rom. 6:16-18; Heb. 5:8)  God does NOT respect sacrifice in place of obedience – (Isa. 1:11-17; Jer. 7:2,23; Mat 23:23)  To disobey God is to dishonor God!! To offer worship that God has NOT commanded is vain worship and an act of disobedience!! – (Lev 10:1,2; Mal. 1:6; Mat. 15:7-9)

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/ *People today still demand to be organized their own way... & some gladly comply –  Prophets in Mormonism – Watchtower Society – Pope – Cardinals – Catholic Bishops & priest – Synods – Councils – Committees - The ‘Pastoral’ system – (Jer. 5:31; Acts 20:29; Ep. 5:23; Tit 1:5- 10)  The Lord has organized the local church the way He wants it!! We need to leave it alone!! – (Phili 1:1)  Missionary Society; Sponsoring churches; Institutions; Brotherhood joint actions, etc. - (1 Pet 5:2)

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/ *People still persecute those standing for truth... & Many leaders provoke such –  The preacher that exposes error is often labeled as the trouble maker – (1 Kings 18:18;)  The preacher that rebukes sin is often marked for retribution – (John 5:16-23; 7:19; Mat 14:4)  Sound preaching has never been popular with sinners who want to continue in their sin!! (Jer 5:31; Mat. 11:7-20)  What kind of preaching do we want? Noah? Jeremiah? John the baptist? Jesus? Stephen? Paul? (2 Tim 4:2-5)

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/ *People today still demand their molded ‘gods’... *Many people influence their leaders to be permissive... *Many demand organizations other than the Lord’s... *The people still persecute those standing for truth...

Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - 11/27/ *We can NEVER yield to the pressure to compromise on the truth – (2 Tim 4:2-4) *We can NEVER yield to the pressure to compromise with those who do not want the truth taught - (Acts 4:18-20) *Stand up For Jesus & His word