1. IS THERE NOT A CAUSE?
1 Samuel 17:29

2. David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17 Israel was oppressed by Philistines
Goliath tormented them daily, blaspheming God
David, son of Jesse, came to inquire of his brothers and heard Goliath

3. David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17
David was angered and tried to rally the people
He asked, “Is there not a cause” and challenged them to trust in God!
David volunteered to face Goliath

4. David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17
With a sling and 5 smooth stones he rushed at Goliath “in the name of the Lord of hosts” saying, “the battle is the Lord’s”
With one stone he killed Goliath
The people were rallied and fought back the Philistines

5. David’s Cause He saw God blasphemed and it angered him
He was not afraid! Phil. 1:27-28, 2 Cor. 13:5
He trusted God – Prov. 3:5

6. To fight for God in our Society
Is There Not a Cause?
To fight for God in our Society
Ungodliness is all around us! Cf. “The new normal”
Is there not a cause?
To speak up for what is right?
Change must begin with us

7. To fight for God in our Society
Is There Not a Cause?
To fight for God in our Society
The Bible and activism
Very little (if any); NO place for such in the church!
BUT, godly men did stand up for what is right! Peter - Acts 5:29, Paul - 24:25, 26:24-28, cf. Phil. 4:22

8. To fight for God in our Society
Is There Not a Cause?
To fight for God in our Society
Be an example
1 Pet. 2:11-12
1 Pet. 3:15-16
Phil. 2:14-15
No better way to change society than one person at a time!

9. To fight for God in our Society
Is There Not a Cause?
To fight for God in our Society
Engage society for the better
Gal. 6:10 – as we have opportunity, do good to all
Making society better is “good”
BUT we must maintain godly qualities – honesty, humility, no “bully tactics”, respect cf. 1 Pet. 2:13-17

10. To fight for God in our Society
Is There Not a Cause?
To fight for God in our Society
Pray for our leaders
1 Tim. 2:1-4 – Why? That all men may come to the truth!
There IS a cause. Will we stand up and fight.

11. To purge our lives of sin
Is There Not a Cause?
To purge our lives of sin
Rom. 3:23
Society has an impact on what we do (i.e. ungodliness around us can influence us)
For some, the grip is a giant!
BUT, sin is still sin – Rom. 6:23, Lk. 13:3

12. To purge our lives of sin
Is There Not a Cause?
To purge our lives of sin
Is there not a cause?
IF you want to go to heaven, you have to face your sins and take care of them!
Forgiveness – Acts 22:16, 1 John 1:9 – as a Christian

13. To purge our lives of sin
Is There Not a Cause?
To purge our lives of sin
Remain faithful!
Rev. 2:10, 2 Pet. 2:20-22 Luke 9:62, etc.
The majority of scripture directed to the faithfulness of Christians

14. To purge our lives of sin
Is There Not a Cause?
To purge our lives of sin
Take measures
Avoid ungodliness – 2 Tim. 2:22, 1 Cor. 6:18
Avoid the ungodly – Jas. 4:4, 2 Cor. 6:14, 17
Be alert – 1 Pet. 5:8-9

15. To purge our lives of sin
Is There Not a Cause?
To purge our lives of sin
Take measures
Associate with godly brethren – Heb. 3:12-13, 10:24-25
Stay close to God – Col. 3:1-2

16. To seek purity in the church
Is There Not a Cause?
To seek purity in the church
The church has been compromised!
Her work, organization, message and worship have been modified – in the name of tolerance A problem of gigantic proportions

17. To seek purity in the church
Is There Not a Cause?
To seek purity in the church
Is there not a cause?
To seek to maintain her integrity and purity?
Jesus purchased her – Acts 20:28, Eph. 5:25-27

18. To seek purity in the church
Is There Not a Cause?
To seek purity in the church
Concerning discipline
1 Cor. 5:1-8 Why?
To deliver the soul
To keep the body pure
Rom. 16:17, 2 Thess. 3:14-15, Matt. 18:15-17
1 Cor. 5:6

19. Started with apostles, completed with everyone
Is There Not a Cause?
To reach the lost
The Great Commission
Matt. 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16
Started with apostles, completed with everyone
Acts 8:4, 1 Thess. 1:8,…

20. How precious are souls to us?
Is There Not a Cause?
To reach the lost
How precious are souls to us?
The blessing of bringing a soul to Christ. How?
Example - Matt. 5:16, Teaching - 1 Pet. 3:15
Untold millions are dying untold John 4:35

21. What are doing in this matter? Does our example help or hinder?
Is There Not a Cause?
To reach the lost
Is there not a cause?
What are doing in this matter?
Does our example help or hinder?
How about our upcoming Gospel Meeting?

22. Will you stand up for his cause?