1. 1 Corinthians 14:6-12 “For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for battle?”

2. An Uncertain Sound Speak in a manner to leave no doubt where we should stand in a confused world Live so as to leave no doubt how we should live in an “anything goes” society

3. Christians Avoid an Uncertain Sound: By Language that clearly expresses What The Bible Teaches 1 Corinthians 14:8,9 “words easy to understand” “Tongues” were Languages – Acts 2:6-8 “Tongues” limited even with interpretation – Acts 2:27,28

4. Christians Avoid an Uncertain Sound: “Tongues” to cease – 1 Corinthians 13:8- 13 All speakers of TRUTH must respect this! By Avoiding hard to understand “theological jargon.” By Avoiding “double talk” – 2 Peter 2:3; 1 Timothy 3:8 By Avoiding “glittering generalities”

5. Christians Avoid an Uncertain Sound: By Lives that Clearly Demonstrate What The Bible Teaches- Matthew 5:13-16 Hypocritical &/or Inconsistent Behavior an uncertain sound- Matthew 23:1-4,25- 31 Cannot behave one way among Christians – another way among friends One way at home – another away

6. Uncertain Sound of Negligent Behavior Matthew 25:14-30, 41-45 James 1:24,25 Hard to convince people we are Christians while neglecting public duty. Hard to convince people we are Christians while failing to share faith

7. Uncertain Sound of Marginal Behavior 1 Corinthians 8:10-13 Revelation 3:16 Do our actions leave doubt about where we stand on Bible subjects: Oneness of the church? Ephesians 4:4-6 Dressing as “women professing godliness”- 1 Timothy 2:9,10

8. Making “Uncertain Sounds” concerning Vital Issues often divide congregations Are YOU Making “Uncertain Sounds” when you speak of Bible Truth? Are YOU making “Uncertain Sounds” when you attempt to “let your light shine before others?”