1.A Knowledge Problem 1 Kings 11:4 As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God... NIV 1 Kings 11:4 As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God... NIV

1.A Knowledge Problem Matt 10:37-38 He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me. Matt 10:37-38 He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem Eccl 2:1 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. Eccl 2:1 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem Heb 11:24-25 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Heb 11:24-25 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 1 Tim 4:8 For bodily exercise profits little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1 Tim 4:8 For bodily exercise profits little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 3.A Commitment Problem Commitment “The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons” “The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons” (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language).Commitment

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Their conviction resulted in untold sufferings for themselves and their families. Of the 56 men, five were captured by the British and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. 3.A Commitment Problem

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem Another had two sons captured. Nine of the fifty-six fought and died from wounds or hardships of the war. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships sunk by the British navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts and died in poverty. 3.A Commitment Problem

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem At the battle of Yorktown, the British General Cornwallis had taken over Thomas Nelson's home for his headquarters. Nelson quietly ordered General George Washington to open fire on the Nelson home. The home was destroyed and Nelson died bankrupt. 3.A Commitment Problem

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their thirteen children fled for their lives. His fields and mill were destroyed. For over a year, he lived in forest and caves, returning home only to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later, he died from exhaustion. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their thirteen children fled for their lives. His fields and mill were destroyed. For over a year, he lived in forest and caves, returning home only to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later, he died from exhaustion. Kenneth L. Dodge, Resource, Sept./ Oct., 1992, p A Commitment Problem

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 3.A Commitment Problem If you don’t come back to Sunday evening services, you’re not committed to Christ.If you don’t come back to Sunday evening services, you’re not committed to Christ. If you don’t read your bible until next Lord’s day, you’re not committed to Christ.If you don’t read your bible until next Lord’s day, you’re not committed to Christ. If there is unrepentant sin in your life, you’re not committed to Christ.If there is unrepentant sin in your life, you’re not committed to Christ. If you don’t attend all Bible studies conducted by this church, you’re not committed to Christ.If you don’t attend all Bible studies conducted by this church, you’re not committed to Christ.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 3.A Commitment Problem If you’re not interested in soul winning, you’re not committed to Christ.If you’re not interested in soul winning, you’re not committed to Christ. If you compromise with moral or doctrinal error, you’re not committed to Christ.If you compromise with moral or doctrinal error, you’re not committed to Christ. If you don’t support the local church, you’re not committed to Christ.If you don’t support the local church, you’re not committed to Christ.

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 3.A Commitment Problem Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 3.A Commitment Problem First, you need determination. (desire)First, you need determination. (desire) Second, you need God’s help. (prayer)Second, you need God’s help. (prayer) Third, you need earthly help. (brethren)Third, you need earthly help. (brethren)

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 3.A Commitment Problem

1.A Knowledge Problem 2.A Pleasure Problem 3.A Commitment Problem