Drawing the Line

When Enough is EnoughRomans 16:17

Romans 16:17Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.

Drawing linesCan we draw lines?

Can two walk together, unless they are agreed

Amos 3:3

Drawing linesCan we draw lines?

from the nations of whom the Lord had said to the children of Israel, "You shall not intermarry with them, nor they with you. Surely they will turn away your hearts after their gods." Solomon clung to these in love.

1 Kings 11:2

Drawing linesCan we draw lines?

Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever?

1 Corinthians 6:14-15

Drawing linesWhen do we draw lines?

Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place — unless you repent.

Revelation 2:5

Drawing linesWhen do we draw lines?

Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.

Romans 16:17

Drawing lines?K. Pendergrass

No “list” of doctrines in which we must agree upon.

We should mind our own business.

We should focus on a “relationship” with Christ.

Matters of OpinionWhat is a matter of opinion?

- Times of services

- What’s the best time for a fellowship meal

- When do we hold our gospel meeting, etc

Salvation IssuesHow would you define a “salvation issue”?And they built the high places of Baal which are in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire to Molech, which I did not command them, nor did it come into My mind that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. ‘Jeremiah 32:35

Salvation IssuesHow would you define a “salvation issue”?And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.Matthew 15:9

Salvation IssuesMatters of SalvationPraise teams, church choirs, hand clapping & Mechanical Instruments:Who sing idly to the sound of stringed instruments, And invent for yourselves musical instruments like David.Amos 6:5

Salvation IssuesMatters of SalvationElder reaffirmation:No command, example or implication of such any where in scripture.

Salvation IssuesMatters of SalvationMarriage, Divorce, and Remarriage:He said to them, " Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. 9 And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery.“ Matthew 19:8-9

Salvation IssuesMatters of SalvationChildren’s church:For first of all, when you come together as a church… 1 Corinthians 11:18a

Therefore when you come together in one place…1 Corinthians 11:20a

Salvation IssuesMatters of SalvationFellowship with those who compromise truth

Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? Amos 3:3

Salvation IssuesMatters of SalvationFellowship with those who compromise truth

a. Why? Because you’ve known them for a long time? Surely

they wouldn’t teach damnable doctrines? Right….

b. Because they are popular?

c. Because others have no problem with them?

d. Because you don’t want to rock the boat?

e. Because you want to be labeled as trouble maker?

Conclusion:If you are concerned about the condition of your soul, you must guard it..

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them.Ephesians 5:6-7