Emotion versus Emotionalism

• Two Extremes to Avoid:

– Emotionalism• I Kings 18:25-29; I Corinthians 14:33, 40

– Formalism• Matthew 15:7-8; 22:37-38

Emotion versus Emotionalism

• The Emotions of Jesus (I Peter 2:21)

– Compassion (Matt. 9:36; Luke 7:13)

– Joy (Luke 10:21; John 15:11)

– Wept (John 11:35-36)

– Anger (Mark 3:5)

– Love (John 11:5; 13:1)

– Agony (Luke 22:44)

– Zeal (John 2:17)

Emotion versus Emotionalism

• Emotion is Necessary in the Christian’s Life– Love (I Peter 4:8; Phil. 4:1)– Hope (Romans 12:12)– Joy (Philippians 4:4)– Sorrow (Romans 12:15)– Hate (Romans 12:9)– Fear (Matt. 10:28)– Anguish of heart (2 Corinthians 2:4)– Indignation (2 Corinthians 11:29)– Worship (John 4:24; Psalm 122:1)

Emotion versus Emotionalism

• Emotion must be Rooted in the Word

– Reading of God’s love, we should be moved to love (I John 4:9-11).

– Told of promises awaiting us, we are motivated to hope (Titus 1:2).

– Learning of Jesus’ reconciling work, we are moved to rejoice (Romans 5:10-11).

Emotion versus Emotionalism

• Emotion must be Rooted in the Word

– Rebuked by the Word, it produces godly sorrow (2 Timothy 4:2; 2 Cor. 7:8).

– Filled with God’s knowledge, we come to hate sin and every false way (Psalm 119:104).

– Reading of the warnings in Scripture, we are moved to fear (Hebrews 10:30-31).

Emotion versus Emotionalism

• Emotion must Produce the Proper Fruit

– The emotion of love bears fruit in obedience (John 14:15; I John 5:3).

– The emotion of hope bears fruit in patience (Romans 8:24-25).

– The emotion of joy bears fruit in sacrifice (2 Corinthians 8:2-5).

Emotion versus Emotionalism

• Emotion must Produce the Proper Fruit

– The emotion of sorrow bears fruit in repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8-10).

– The emotion of hate bears fruit in rejecting error (Revelation 2:6, 15; Eph. 5:11).

– The emotion of fear bears fruit in departing from evil (Proverbs 16:6; Acts 5:5, 11; 19:17-20).

When Emotion Becomes Emotionalism

• When Emotion becomes an End to Itself– Acts 19:28-29, 32, 34

• When Emotion is not Based on God’s Word– Prov. 3:5; 28:26; Matt. 7:21-23; Rom. 10:1-3

• When Emotion is the Basis for your Faith– Proverbs 14:12; 2 Kings 5:11

Emotions and Your Salvation

• Emotions Stirred by the Crucifixion of Christ– Matt. 27:26-50

• Feelings of Guilt and Sorrow for Sins– Matt. 5:4; Acts 2:36-38; 2 Cor. 7:10

• Rejoicing for Salvation Received– Acts 8:39; 16:34

• The Joy of Heaven Set Before Us– Hebrews 12:1-3; Luke 6:22-23