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2. Commitment Is Tough Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Prepared by Chris Reeves * Twin Oaks church of Christ Gospel Meeting * June 18, 2015

3. Commitment Is Lacking Today
Consider the decline in marriage and the high rate of divorce
Consider the enormous amount of debt, personal and national
Consider the lack of devotion in our schools and our work ethic on the job

4. Commitment Is Lacking Today
Consider the lack of dependability in general from those who don’t keep their word
Consider the lack of commitment among some Christians (atttendance problems, not giving, will not volunteer, etc.)

5. Why Is Commitment Lacking?
Society’s loose code
The liberal media and liberal politicians care nothing for God’s word; they sway public opinion to take a loose view of commitment (divorce, abortion, homosexuality, etc.); America is in a moral meltdown
Psa. 33:12; Prov. 14:34

6. Why Is Commitment Lacking?
Religion’s loose teaching
Liberal preachers and theologians know how to undot the “i” and uncross the “t” in God’s word; they know how to get you out of your obligations and commitments (women preachers, inst. music, etc.)
Mt. 15:1-8

7. Why Is Commitment Lacking?
God’s “loose” judgment
Many think that God will not punish them; others think that God’s “love” and “grace” will overlook all their broken vows
Eccl. 8:11; 2 Pet. 3:4-9

8. Why Is Commitment Lacking?
Brethren’s loose approval
Some brethren approve of wrong-doing; commitment is sacrificed on the alter of tolerance and a sweet, get-along spirit; “live and let live”; accept anyone into their fellowship; don’t preach against sin (immodesty, drink, dance, divorce, etc.)
1 Cor. 5:1-13; Rev. 2:20

9. Why Is Commitment Lacking?
Parent’s loose control
Many parents will not discipline (physical and verbal) their children when they are young; their lack of control fosters a lack of commitment
1 Sam. 3:13; 1 K. 1:6; Prov. 29:15

10. Commitment Is Tough Keep your word, otherwise it’s a sin (Rom. 1:31)
Commit yourself to God’s service today (1 Pet. 2:23; 4:19)!