Consistency (I Corinthians 4:16,17) The inconsistent are... • Hypocrites - (Matthew 7:3-5) • Liars - (I John 2:4,5) • Unprofitable Servants - (James 2:14-17)
Consistency (I Corinthians 4:16,17) I. Consistency Is A Quality Towards Which We Should Aspire. A. Jesus was Consistent (Luke 4:16; Hebrews 13:8). B. God the Father is Consistent (I Corinthians 10:13).
Consistency (I Corinthians 4:16,17) I. Consistency Is A Quality Towards Which We Should Aspire. C. Faithful Saints are Consistent. 1. John (Mark 14:50; John 19:25-27). 2. Paul (Acts 17:2; Gal 2:11-14). 3. Timothy (I Corinthians 4:17).
Consistency (I Corinthians 4:16,17) II. We May Be Inconsistent By... A. Hearing the Truth, but not Doing It (James 1:21-25; Revelation 1:3). B. Speaking the Truth, but not Doing It (Matthew 23:1-5; Romans 2:21-24). C. Acting Religious but Failing to Bridle Our Tongue (James 1:26).
Consistency (I Corinthians 4:16,17) II. We May Be Inconsistent By... D. Claiming to Love God but Hating our Brethren (I John 4:20). E. Claiming to Love Others but Failing to Help Them (I John 2:17,18).
Consistency (I Corinthians 4:16,17) II. We May Be Inconsistent By... F. Claiming the Bible as Our Standard, but Living Based on Our Feelings (John 12:47,48; II John 9).