“For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Heb. 5:13-14 Recognize

“He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.” Prov. 17:15

“Woe to them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” Isa. 5:20

 Did not just evolve  Not determined by each one  Laws and principles  1 Pet. 1:15 “be holy in all your conduct”

 Wrong whether we are aware or not aware  Saul of Tarsus “Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day” Acts 23:1

 Wrong whether we are aware or not aware  Saul of Tarsus “although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.” 1 Tim. 1:13

“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent” Acts 17:30

Infanticide - Romans Woman property of husband Homosexuality – Rom.1:26-27 Abortion – Prov. 6:17

1. Church is not a democracy 2.Man is not own guide “O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.” Jer. 10:23

1. Church is not a democracy 2.Man is not own guide 3.Wrong opinion doesn’t make right “Thou shall not follow a multitude to do evil”Ex. 23:2

“How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Gen. 39:9 Joseph

Answer the following Bible questions about the activity... Write down the activity you have a question about

1. Am I Commanded not to do it? Jas. 4:17 “to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.” -Rom. 6:6 “our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed.” YesNo

2. Can I do it to the Glory of God? 1 Cor. 10:31 “…do all to the glory of God” YesNo

3. Can I do it in the Name of the Lord? Col. 3:17 “…do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” YesNo

4. Is it of the World? 1 John 2:15-17 YesNo  Lust of flesh  Lust of eye  Pride of life

5. Would Jesus do it? 1 Pet. 2:21 “because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.” YesNo

6. Does it have the Appearance of Evil? 1 Thes. 5:22 “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” YesNo

7. Is it a weight? Heb. 12:1 “let us lay aside every weight…” YesNo

8. Is it an example Of a believer? 1 Tim. 4:12 “be an example to the believers” YesNo

9. Is it a stumbling Block? 1 Cor. 8:9 “Beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak.” Rom. 14:13 “resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way.” YesNo

10. Would you want your Children to do it? Eph. 6:4 Prov. 22:6 YesNo

11. Would you want to be doing it when Jesus Returns? 1 Jn. 2:28 “abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.” YesNo

12. Is there any doubt in your mind? Rom. 14:23 “he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.” YesNo

13. Will it make me a better Christian? II Pet. 1:5-8 YesNo

14. Will it help lead others to Christ? Mark 16:15-16 YesNo

Our Standard for determining right and wrong is the….

GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION hear believe repent confess baptism ACTS 3:22 JN. 6:29 LK. 13:3 JN. 12:42 1 PET. 3:21 Rev. 2:10