1. The Challenge in Being Right.

2. Noah was right! Walked with God and found favor… In an extremely wicked and violent world. A preacher of righteousness… Built the ark to the saving of his house …By which he condemned the world. Hebrews 11:6-7 1 Peter 3:20-21 2 Peter 2:5

3. The challenge of being right: Questions in my head: How can I be the only one who’s right?How can I be the only one who’s right? Am I smarter than everybody else?Am I smarter than everybody else? Better? More diligent? Just lucky?Better? More diligent? Just lucky? Would God, really condemn all these?Would God, really condemn all these? Am I willing to separate myself from them?Am I willing to separate myself from them?

4. Bringing practical direction to the challenge of being right: You are not the judge – v. 1-5You are not the judge – v. 1-5 Use discretion in teaching others – v. 6Use discretion in teaching others – v. 6 Know that God wants to save all – v. 7-11Know that God wants to save all – v. 7-11 Treat others the way you would like – v.12Treat others the way you would like – v.12 Realize few find the narrow way – v.13-14Realize few find the narrow way – v.13-14 Deceivers demand discernment – v.15-20Deceivers demand discernment – v.15-20 Clear answer about who saved – v. 21-23Clear answer about who saved – v. 21-23 Hear the words & do them – v. 24-27Hear the words & do them – v. 24-27

5. The burden of faith By faith Noah … moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.