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1 Following the Path of Least Resistance

2 The Path of Least Resistance
Rivers are crooked because they follow the “path of least resistance” What does this mean? The easiest way around an obstacle or easiest solution to a problem. The course of least antagonism. The popular way that comes freely without effort.

3 The Path of Least Resistance
In matters of opinion this is admirable (Gen. 13:8-9; Acts 15:36-41), but not in matters of the faith

4 The Path of Least Resistance
Shortcuts in Life School work (neglect homework, skip class, quit practice, cheat on tests, etc.) Employment (Prov. 6:9-11; Eccl. 10:18; Eph. 6:6) Government (bail-out programs, etc.)

5 The Path of Least Resistance
Principles of Excellence Are Not Being Taught Ecclesiastes 9:10 2 Corinthians 8:7

6 The Path of Least Resistance
Principles of Resistance Are Not Being Taught Galatians 2:11 Ephesians 6:10ff

7 The Path of Least Resistance
Shortcuts in the Church Attend irregularly (Heb. 10:25) Lord’s supper only (Ac. 2:42) No works outside the assembly (Mt. 25:26)

8 The Path of Least Resistance
Shortcuts in the Church Little or no Bible study (2 Tim. 2:15) Little or no giving (2 Cor. 8:5; 9:7) Demand a short service (Neh. 8:3)

9 The Path of Least Resistance
Shortcuts in the Church Refuse to stand for truth (Jude 3) Give in to the Devil (Jas. 4:7) Go along with the world (Ac. 2:40; Phil. 2:15)

10 The Path of Least Resistance
Shortcuts in the Church Fail to practice what is preached (Ezek. 33:32) Neglect personal duty (Lk. 10:28-29, 37) Fail to control your temper (Gal. 5:20)

11 Least Resistance or Great Resolve
You Can Take the Path of Least Resistance Like… Samson (Judges 16:16-17) Jereboam (1 K. 12:28) Peter (Mt. 26:69-75; Gal. 2:11-14) Pilate (Mt. 27:24) Demas (2 Tim. 4:10)

12 Least Resistance or Great Resolve
You Can Take the Path of Great Resolve Like… Job (Job 2:9) Jesus (Mt. 4:1-11) Paul (2 Tim. 4:7) Epaphroditus (Phil. 2:30) Antipas (Rev. 2:13)

13 The Path of Least Resistance
We know when we take shortcuts God knows when we take shortcuts

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