1. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 1

2. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 2 Legalism ? Liberalism False Doctrine Emotionalism Materialism Worldliness Apathy

3. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 3 1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV) Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. [17] And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

4. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 4 Not a reference to proper appreciation for God's glorious natural creation, (Genesis 1:10,12,18,21,25).Not a reference to proper appreciation for God's glorious natural creation, (Genesis 1:10,12,18,21,25). But - to ones affection toward, & participation in sinful practices common to ungodly people.But - to ones affection toward, & participation in sinful practices common to ungodly people.  Jesus said the world loves its own (John 15:19);  Paul said, "Be not conformed to this world" (Romans 12:2);  John declared that, "The whole world lieth in the evil one" (1 John 5:19).

5. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 5 Lust of the Flesh – Mat 4:3,4 All temptations which have their roots in appetites and needs of the body. Sensuality - If it feels good do it! Lust of the Eyes – Mat. 4:8 Unlawful desires of the mind & imagination – Things obtainable or not. The Pride of Life – Mat. 4:6 Self reliance, interest, & absorption -

6. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 6 We may be in the world BUT the world shouldn’t be IN us!! – John 17:15; Tit 2:12 -14; Rom. 12:1,2; Col. 3:1,2 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1 James 4:4

7. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 7 Indecent Dancing, Immodesty, Fornication, Adultery, Pornography, Social Drinking, Cursing & Dirty Jokes Stealing & Dishonesty Hatred & Envy, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Galatians 5:16-21 Ephesians 4:17-5:18 Colossians 3:5-9 2 Timothy 3:1-5 1 Peter 4:1-5

8. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 8 We Are Bombarded With It Everyday – More Toleration, (i.e. less preaching & teaching on it; less discipline) More Members Engaging In Worldliness – Destroys our influence & our souls!!

9. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 9 Limit opportunities for infection – 1 Thes. 5:22 1 Thes. 5:21-22 (NKJV) Test all things; hold fast what is good. [22] Abstain from every form of evil.

10. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 10 Limit opportunities for infection – 1 Thes. 5:22 Keep our conscience sensitive – 2 Peter 2:6-8 2 Peter 2:6-8 (NKJV)... [7] and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked [8] (for that righteous man,...

11. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 11 Limit opportunities for infection – 1 Thes. 5:22 Keep our conscience sensitive – 2 Peter 2:6-8 2 Peter 2:6-8 (NKJV)... dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds)--

12. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 12 Limit opportunities for infection – 1 Thes. 5:22 Keep our conscience sensitive – 2 Peter 2:6-8 Keep a safe distance from involvement – Rom. 14:23; 2 Cor. 6:17 2 Cor. 6:17 (NKJV) Therefore Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you."

13. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 13 Limit opportunities for infection – 1 Thes. 5:22 Keep our conscience sensitive – 2 Peter 2:6-8 Keep a safe distance from involvement – Rom. 14:23; 2 Cor. 6:17 Keep your influence & soul pure!! – Phili 2:15 Philip. 2:15 (NKJV) that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

14. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 14 Limit opportunities for infection – 1 Thes. 5:22 Keep our conscience sensitive – 2 Peter 2:6-8 Keep a safe distance from involvement – Rom. 14:23; 2 Cor. 6:17 Keep your influence & soul pure!! – Phili 2:15 1 Tim. 4:12 (NKJV) Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

15. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 15 1 Peter 1:13-16 (NKJV) Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; [14] as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; [15] but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, [16] because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy."

16. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 16 Legalism ? Liberalism False Doctrine Emotionalism Materialism Worldliness Apathy

17. Don McClain65th St. church of Christ - 6/12/2005 17 What Can We Do? Be Aware:Be Aware:  Search The Scriptures! (Acts 17:11,12; 2 Peter 3:17,18)  Accept God’s word! (Gal. 5:19- 21; 6:7-9; 1 John 5:4-5 ) Be Prepared:Be Prepared:  Repent – (2 Peter 3:9)  Purify your souls – (1 Peter 1:22)  Give diligence to spiritual growth – (2 Peter 1:5-10; 2 Peter 3:14)

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