1. Why do we become Practical Atheists? (2)

2. THINK ABOUT THIS
The most accurate index of a person’s beliefs is not in his words, but in his actions.
James 1:23 – We show our faith by our works
Matthew 7:20 – Known by our fruit
A hypocrite is not himself on Sunday.

3. Practical Atheists try to be:
Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6

4. Practical Atheists try to be:
Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6
Humanitarian – but not Christian

5. Practical Atheists try to be:
Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6
Humanitarian – but not Christian
Decent – but not Christ-like

6. Practical Atheists try to be:
Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6
Humanitarian – but not Christian
Decent – but not Christ-like
Justify immorality – but not repent of it

7. Practical Atheists try to be:
Religious – but not righteous – Matthew 5:6
Humanitarian – but not Christian
Decent – but not Christ-like
Justify immorality – but not repent of it
Justify doctrinal error

8. The Problem is - - -
The problem is not that they have no faith in God.
They just do not like God – the God of the Bible.

9. The Problem is not new In the Old Testament – Isaiah 1:10-18
Obey the letter of the law
Offer sacrifices, go through the motions
They lack to heart and spirit of the law

10. The Problem is not new In the New Testament – Matthew 15:1-9
Ignore the law of God,
Keep a man made tradition
8 'THESE PEOPLE DRAW NEAR TO ME WITH THEIR MOUTH, AND HONOR ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR FROM ME.  9 AND IN VAIN THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE COMMANDMENTS OF MEN.' "  (Matthew 15:8-9)

11. The Problem is not new In the life of Paul – 2 Timothy 3
1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:  2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,  3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good,  4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,  5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!  (2 Timothy 3:1-5)

12. The Problem is not new In the early church – Revelation 3:14-22
15 "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.  16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.  (Revelation 3:15-16)

13. Here is the end result of Practical Atheism
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.  (Revelation 3:20)
Jesus is OUTSIDE wanting in.