How should a Christian live his life? n (1 John 3:7-10 NKJV) Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. {8} He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

How should a Christian live his life? n {9} Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. {10} In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother.

How should a Christian live his life? n We feel the effects of our society, so did Corinth.

How should a Christian live his life? n In Corinth Idolatry’s appeal was its “everything goes” moral standard.

How should a Christian live his life? n In Corinth Idolatry’s appeal was its “everything goes” moral standard. n Christianity is “counter-culture”, that is its moral standards are not changeable with society.

How should a Christian live his life? n In Corinth Idolatry’s appeal was its “everything goes” moral standard. n Christianity is “counter-culture”, that is its moral standards are not changeable with society. n The major goal of a local church is to clearly teach that standard and if necessary mark those within the church who will not. (1 Cor 5:4-6)

How should a Christian live his life? n (1 Cor 5:4-6 NKJV) In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, {5} deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. {6} Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

How should a Christian live his life? n When the standard or morality is lost within a Christian, it is impossible to maintain a Biblical faith in God. (Rom 1:24-25)

How should a Christian live his life? n (Rom 1:24-25 NKJV) Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, {25} who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 (NKJV) - Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? 2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life?

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n 4 If then you have judgments concerning things pertaining to this life, do you appoint those who are least esteemed by the church to judge? 5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren? 6 But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n 7 Now therefore, it is already an utter failure for you that you go to law against one another. Why do you not rather accept wrong? Why do you not rather let yourselves be cheated? 8No, you yourselves do wrong and cheat, and you do these things to your brethren!

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n Jesus warned against putting too much importance on things. (Luke 12:13-15)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (Luke 12:13-15 NKJV) Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” {14} But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?” {15} And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n This was expected of the unrighteous, but not of saints.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n This was expected of the unrighteous, but not of saints. n Who are the righteous?

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n This was expected of the unrighteous, but not of saints. n Who are the righteous? n Those who are forgiven. (Titus 3:4-5; Rom 3:21, 25-26)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (Rom 3:21 NKJV) But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets,

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (Rom 3:25-26 NKJV) whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, {26} to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (Titus 3:4-5 NKJV) But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, {5} not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n How one lives! (1 John 1:6-7)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (1 John 1:6-7 NKJV) If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. {7} But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n The idea of being a saint or sanctified is a similar concept.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n What is the Christian to do when hurt by another Christian?

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n What is the Christian to do when hurt by another Christian? n Every response must be guided by love. (1 Peter 4:8)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (1 Pet 4:8 NKJV) And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n Love will in many cases melt a heart to repentance.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n Love also may pursue a punitive action for the good of the transgressor. (2 Thess 3:14-15)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (2 Thess 3:14-15 NKJV) And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. {15} Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n There may be differences that require other Christians to become involved. (Matt 18:15-17)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (Mat 18:15-17 NKJV) “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. {16} “But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n {17} “And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n The Corinthians chose their “high road of un-involvement”.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n The Corinthians chose their “high road of un-involvement”. n They were too proud to deal with problems. (1 Cor 5:1-2)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (1 Cor 5:1-2 NKJV) It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles; that a man has his father’s wife! {2} And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n They did not have men who had developed the wisdom of God or else they would not use these men. (6:5)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n They did not have men who had developed the wisdom of God or else they would not use these men. (6:5) n God’s wisdom will involve men in the building of others.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n They did not have men who had developed the wisdom of God or else they would not use these men. (6:5) n God’s wisdom will involve men in the building of others. n We must protect the influence of the church. (6:6)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n They did not have men who had developed the wisdom of God or else they would not use these men. (6:5) n God’s wisdom will involve men in the building of others. n We must protect the influence of the church. (6:6) n Unbelievers love to see Christians fight among themselves!

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n We cannot underestimate the damage done when we go to the world to solve our problems. (Rom 2:24)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (Rom 2:24 NKJV) For “the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” as it is written.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n The solution is not to ignore our problems either! (1 Cor 5:1)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n Do we have godly men who will step forward?

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n Do we have godly men who will step forward? n God wants us to be spiritual, which of necessity means having ability to judge. (1 Cor 5:12; 1 Cor 2:15)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (1 Cor 5:12 NKJV) For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside?

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (1 Cor 2:15 NKJV) But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n The apostles are spoken as judging others. (Matt 19:28)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (Mat 19:28 NKJV) So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n We are spoken of as “priests” and “kings”. (1 Peter 2:9)

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n (1 Pet 2:9 NKJV) But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

How far can I go in defending my rights? (1 Cor 6:1-8) n In what sense do we “judge angels” and “the world”? (2-3)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 (NKJV) - Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n 11And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. 12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n 13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n 15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! 16 Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For “the two,” He says, “shall become one flesh.” 17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n 18 Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. 19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Christians have tried to justify immorality since the first century.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Christians have tried to justify immorality since the first century. n Notice how many times we are warned against deception. (1 Cor 6:9-10; Gal 6:7; Eph 5:5-7)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (Gal 6:7 NKJV) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (Eph 5:5-7 NKJV) For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. {6} Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. {7} Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n There were sects that tried to say it was OK. (Rev 2:6, 14-15, 20)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (Rev 2:6 NKJV) “But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (Rev 2:14-15 NKJV) “But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. {15} “Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (Rev 2:20 NKJV) “Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n In the denomination world they call it “justice love”.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n In the last three years I have dealt with several Christians who tried to justify “living together” with someone who they were not married. (Ex. Girl in Tuscaloosa)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n In the last three years I have dealt with several Christians who tried to justify “living together” with someone who they were not married. (Ex. Girl in Tuscaloosa) n Satan only needs you to compromise for a while. In time you will not care.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n In the last three years I have dealt with several Christians who tried to justify “living together” with someone who they were not married. (Ex. Girl in Tuscaloosa) n Satan only needs you to compromise for a while. In time you will not care. n Fornication is the major reason our young fall away.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Some tried to justify fornication because they “must fulfill their needs” (6:12)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Some tried to justify fornication because they “must fulfill their needs” (6:12) n Their reasoning was that fornication was like eating food. No big deal!

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Some tried to justify fornication because they “must fulfill their needs” (6:12) n Their reasoning was that fornication was like eating food. No big deal! n This reasoning left out God. There will be a judgment day. What will stand in that day? (6:13-14)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Some tried to justify fornication because they “must fulfill their needs” (6:12) n Their reasoning was that fornication was like eating food. No big deal! n This reasoning left out God. There will be a judgment day. What will stand in that day? (6:13-14) n What is the purpose of our bodies? (6:13, 18-19)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Consequences of fornication.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Consequences of fornication. n It affects your relationship to God. (6:15-16)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Consequences of fornication. n It affects your relationship to God. (6:15-16) n It affects your thinking. (6:18)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Consequences of fornication. n It affects your relationship to God. (6:15-16) n It affects your thinking. (6:18) n It affects others.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Consequences of fornication. n It affects your relationship to God. (6:15-16) n It affects your thinking. (6:18) n It affects others. n This is truly a “dog eat dog” attitude.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Consequences of fornication. n It affects your relationship to God. (6:15-16) n It affects your thinking. (6:18) n It affects others. n This is truly a “dog eat dog” attitude. n I have seen men and women sacrifice everything so they can live with one and satisfy their lusts.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n Young ladies, beware, this kind of attention is temporary. (2 Sam 13:2, 15)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (2 Sam 13:2 NKJV) Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to her.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (2 Sam 13:15 NKJV) Then Amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, “Arise, be gone!”

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n It affects your body. (1 Cor 6:18-19)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n It affects your body. (1 Cor 6:18-19) n Flee fornication! (1 Cor 6:18; Matt 5:27-30)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (Mat 5:27-30 NKJV) “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ {28} “But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. {29} “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n {30} “And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n What does the death of Christ mean to you? (1 Cor 6:20)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n What does the death of Christ mean to you? (1 Cor 6:20) n When we come out of the world, we know how vain that life is. (Rom 6:21; Rom 13:11-14)

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (Rom 6:21 NKJV) What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n (Rom 13:11-14 NKJV) And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. {12} The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n {13} Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. {14} But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

Does My Desire Justify Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor 6:9-20) n The Christian life is the only way to live. Will you trust God?