1 John 2:15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Rom 12:2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

James 4:4Ye adulterers and adulteres-ses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

A) MaterialismB) RecreationC) ConversationLuke 6:45 45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

2 Cor 2:17For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

2 Cor 2:17For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

To peddle for profit; to corrupt. It means to peddle, to adulterate, to whittle down, to contaminate, to tam-per with the Word of God (Practical Word Studies).

A) Mixing the Gospel with Judaism

• Tithing

Tithing

Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary“In the New Testament the words tithe and tithing appear only eight times (Matt 23:23; Luke 11:42; 18:12; Heb 7:5-6,8-9). All of these passages refer to Old Testament usage and to current Jewish practice. Nowhere does the New Testament expressly command Christians to tithe. However, as believers we are to be generous in sharing our material possessions with the poor and for the support of Christian ministry. Christ Himself is our model in giving. Giving is to be voluntary, willing, cheerful, and given in the light of our accountability to God.”

Scriptural Giving Today

1 Corinthians 16:1-2“Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.” 

A) Mixing the Gospel with Judaism

• Tithing • Sabbath Keeping

Day of Worship

1 Corinthians 16:1-2“Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.” 

Day of Worship

Acts 20:7And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

A) Mixing the Gospel with Judaism

• Tithing • Sabbath Keeping• Musical Instruments• Special Clothing for

Clergy

A) Mixing the Gospel with Judaism

• Tithing • Sabbath Keeping• Musical Instruments• Special Clothing for

Clergy

McClintock &Strong:“In apostolic times no distinction of clergy and laity was known, all believers were called to the priestly office” (1 Pet. 5:3).

A) Mixing the Gospel with Judaism

• Tithing • Sabbath Keeping• Musical Instruments• Special Clothing for

Clergy

Baptist Standard:“Modern Baptists use the term ‘Reverend’ every day…If the Baptist of medieval age could hear it today they would cry against it.”

A) Mixing the Gospel with Judaism

• Tithing • Sabbath Keeping• Musical Instruments• Special Clothing for

Clergy

Matt 23:99 And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.

A) Mixing the Gospel with Judaism

B) Mixing God’s Plan with Human ideas

• Saved by Faith Only?• Baptism- outward sign of

inward grace?• Special Outpouring of the

Spirit?

A) Mixing the Gospel with Judaism

B) Mixing God’s Plan with Human ideas

• Saved by Faith Only?• Baptism- outward sign of

inward grace?• Special Outpouring of the

Spirit?

Hear – John 6:44-45Believer – John 8:24Repent – Luke 13:3Confess – Matthew 10:32-33Baptized – Acts 2:38

Churches to Host Harvest Carnival“On Sunday, Oct. 30, Taylor Street Church of Christ, First United Methodist Church and First Bap-tist Church will host a Harvest Carnival near the churches…This is going to be an exciting event,” said Tim Day, Taylor Street min-ister (HOBBS NEW, New Mexico).

Max LucadoSpeaking of the various denomi-nations, “There is only one ship; with only one captain, having only one destination…”

Max Lucado"When I see someone calling God Father and Jesus Savior, I meet a brother or a sister, regardless of the name of their church or de-nomination."

2 Thess. 1:7-87…when the Lord Jesus is re-vealed from heaven with his mighty angels 8 in flaming fire, in-flicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Rev 2:1010 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.