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Ignore the law of gravity at your own Ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!peril!

God has designed this physical universe God has designed this physical universe with undeniable physical laws.with undeniable physical laws.



You may wish they were not there or You may wish they were not there or outright deny they exist, they still will outright deny they exist, they still will operate in a completely consistent and operate in a completely consistent and dependable manner.dependable manner.



You may wish they were not there or You may wish they were not there or outright deny they exist, they still will outright deny they exist, they still will operate in a completely consistent and operate in a completely consistent and dependable manner.dependable manner.

You can test the law of gravity now. See You can test the law of gravity now. See how long you can hold your hand out.how long you can hold your hand out.


Why does the roof over our heads resist Why does the roof over our heads resist gravity? gravity?


There are also unchangeable spiritual laws. There are also unchangeable spiritual laws.


There are also unchangeable spiritual laws. There are also unchangeable spiritual laws. There are two opposite forces at work in There are two opposite forces at work in

our hearts. our hearts. (Gal 5:16-17)(Gal 5:16-17)


Galatians 5:16-17 (NKJV)Galatians 5:16-17 (NKJV) - I say then: - I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you so that you do not do the things that you wish.wish.


We need the wisdom to know ourselves and We need the wisdom to know ourselves and where we are in relation to this great where we are in relation to this great spiritual struggle.spiritual struggle. (2 Cor 13:5) (2 Cor 13:5)


2 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV) - - Examine Examine yourselves yourselves as toas to whether you are in the whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.unless indeed you are disqualified.


Let us consider the spiritual forces of Let us consider the spiritual forces of “gravity” in our lives.“gravity” in our lives.

Without a daily renewal of our faith the “gravity” Without a daily renewal of our faith the “gravity” of worldliness will win.of worldliness will win.

We must understand that in this physical We must understand that in this physical world our human flesh left on its own will world our human flesh left on its own will push us towards fleshly things. push us towards fleshly things. (Rom (Rom 8:5-7)8:5-7)


Romans 8:5-7 (NKJV)Romans 8:5-7 (NKJV) - For those who live - For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those things of the flesh, but those who livewho live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded 6 For to be carnally minded isis death, but to be death, but to be spiritually minded spiritually minded isis life and peace. 7 Because life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind the carnal mind isis enmity against God; for it is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.be.


To follow the world all you have to do is To follow the world all you have to do is nothing.nothing.



““Backsliding is the easiest thing to do--you Backsliding is the easiest thing to do--you do nothing.”do nothing.”



““Backsliding is the easiest thing to do--you Backsliding is the easiest thing to do--you do nothing.”do nothing.”

Remember that Satan is the ruler of this Remember that Satan is the ruler of this world. world. (Jn 12:31; 14:30)(Jn 12:31; 14:30)


John 12:31 (NKJV)John 12:31 (NKJV) - Now is the - Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. this world will be cast out.


John 14:30 (NKJV)John 14:30 (NKJV) - I will no longer talk - I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.coming, and he has nothing in Me.


The Bible describes this “pull of gravity” as The Bible describes this “pull of gravity” as “drifting.”“drifting.” (Heb 2:1-3) (Heb 2:1-3)


Hebrews 2:1-3 (NKJV)Hebrews 2:1-3 (NKJV) - Therefore we must - Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard confirmed to us by those who heard Him,Him,


The pull of gravity is hardly noticed.The pull of gravity is hardly noticed.


The pull of gravity is hardly noticed.The pull of gravity is hardly noticed. ““Church members are like automobiles--Church members are like automobiles--

they start missing before they quit.”they start missing before they quit.”



they start missing before they quit.”they start missing before they quit.” The opportunity of gravity is pure neglect. The opportunity of gravity is pure neglect.



they start missing before they quit.”they start missing before they quit.” The opportunity of gravity is pure neglect. The opportunity of gravity is pure neglect. We need the energy of God to counteract We need the energy of God to counteract

the force of gravity! the force of gravity! (1 Jn 5:4)(1 Jn 5:4)


1 John 5:4 (NKJV)1 John 5:4 (NKJV) - For whatever is born - For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our victory that has overcome the world—our faith.faith.


The Lord tells us how to say supplied with The Lord tells us how to say supplied with His power. His power. (Rom 12:1-2)(Rom 12:1-2)


Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV)Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) - I beseech you - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, holy, acceptable to God, which iswhich is your your reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove renewing of your mind, that you may prove what what isis that good and acceptable and perfect that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.will of God.


We must choose to renew! Here is where We must choose to renew! Here is where overconfidence can destroy us.overconfidence can destroy us.


We must choose to renew! Here is where We must choose to renew! Here is where overconfidence can destroy us.overconfidence can destroy us.

God’s spiritual laws demand that we deny God’s spiritual laws demand that we deny one power and choose to supply the other! one power and choose to supply the other! (Rom 8:12-13)(Rom 8:12-13)


Romans 8:12-13 (NKJV)Romans 8:12-13 (NKJV) - Therefore, - Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.the body, you will live.


““Some people who never consider walking Some people who never consider walking in darkness sure enjoy a little stroll in the in darkness sure enjoy a little stroll in the shade.”shade.”


Those who have yet to find a joy in worship Those who have yet to find a joy in worship and personal Bible study are in trouble.and personal Bible study are in trouble.


Those who have yet to find a joy in worship Those who have yet to find a joy in worship and personal Bible study are in trouble.and personal Bible study are in trouble.

It is like exercise in the physical realm. Was It is like exercise in the physical realm. Was it easy starting out? it easy starting out? (Heb 5:12-14)(Heb 5:12-14)


Hebrews 5:12-14 (NKJV)Hebrews 5:12-14 (NKJV) - For though by - For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need this time you ought to be teachers, you need someonesomeone to teach you again the first to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes 13 For everyone who partakes onlyonly of milk of milk isis unskilled in the word of righteousness, unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. for he is a babe.


14 But solid food belongs to those who are 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, of full age, that is,that is, those who by reason of those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.both good and evil.


The spiritual “couch potato” will be The spiritual “couch potato” will be overcome by “gravity.”overcome by “gravity.”


The spiritual “couch potato” will be The spiritual “couch potato” will be overcome by “gravity.”overcome by “gravity.”

The goal of this church is to equip you to be The goal of this church is to equip you to be able to “overcome gravity.” able to “overcome gravity.” (Eph 4:14-16)(Eph 4:14-16)


Ephesians 4:14-16 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:14-16 (NKJV) - that we - that we should no longer be children, tossed to and should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—in all things into Him who is the head—ChristChrist


16 from whom the whole body, joined and 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.the body for the edifying of itself in love.


This great work will not be accomplished This great work will not be accomplished by the fads of carnal religion.by the fads of carnal religion.

Without an application of God’s word to our Without an application of God’s word to our weaknesses we will fail.weaknesses we will fail.

We need also to see our specific We need also to see our specific weaknesses to overcome gravity. weaknesses to overcome gravity.


We need also to see our specific We need also to see our specific weaknesses to overcome gravity. weaknesses to overcome gravity.

What were the weaknesses of Simon before What were the weaknesses of Simon before his baptism? his baptism? (Acts 8:9-11)(Acts 8:9-11)


Acts 8:9-11 (NKJV)Acts 8:9-11 (NKJV) - But there was a certain - But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.” 11 And they heeded him power of God.” 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time. sorceries for a long time.


Even though he genuinely believed and was Even though he genuinely believed and was baptized, Satan tempted him immediately baptized, Satan tempted him immediately through his previous weakness. through his previous weakness. (Acts 8:18-23)(Acts 8:18-23)


Acts 8:18-23 (NKJV)Acts 8:18-23 (NKJV) - And when Simon saw - And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 But Peter said to receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 But Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because him, “Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money! purchased with money!


21You have neither part nor portion in this 21You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are poisoned by you. 23 For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.”bitterness and bound by iniquity.”


He became envious and bitter from the loss He became envious and bitter from the loss of the earlier worldly rewards.of the earlier worldly rewards.


He became envious and bitter from the loss He became envious and bitter from the loss of the earlier worldly rewards.of the earlier worldly rewards.

What are your weaknesses?What are your weaknesses?


If we are thinking at all we should be able If we are thinking at all we should be able to identify them.to identify them.


If we are thinking at all we should be able If we are thinking at all we should be able to identify them.to identify them.

In the world you are taught to run from In the world you are taught to run from them and deny them. them and deny them. (Eph 4:17-18)(Eph 4:17-18)


Ephesians 4:17-18 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:17-18 (NKJV) - This I say, - This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart;because of the blindness of their heart;


Because of God’s grace we can look with Because of God’s grace we can look with open eyes where we stand in out struggle open eyes where we stand in out struggle against the flesh. against the flesh. (Eph 4:20-24)(Eph 4:20-24)


Ephesians 4:20-24 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:20-24 (NKJV) - But you - But you have not so learned Christ, 21if indeed you have not so learned Christ, 21if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, spirit of your mind,


24 and that you put on the new man which 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.righteousness and holiness.


By knowing our weaknesses we also will By knowing our weaknesses we also will learn where “gravity” will strike first!learn where “gravity” will strike first!



Kinds of weaknesses.Kinds of weaknesses.



Kinds of weaknesses.Kinds of weaknesses. Weaknesses of the flesh. Weaknesses of the flesh. (Heb 12:1)(Heb 12:1)


Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) - Therefore we - Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us,us, and let us run with endurance the race and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,that is set before us,


Weakness of personality. (Ex. Peter, James Weakness of personality. (Ex. Peter, James and John)and John)


Weakness of personality. (Ex. Peter, James Weakness of personality. (Ex. Peter, James and John)and John)

Weakness of knowledge and wisdom. Weakness of knowledge and wisdom. (Jas 1:5)(Jas 1:5)


James 1:5 (NKJV)James 1:5 (NKJV) - If any of you lacks - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.will be given to him.

Areas where “gravity” must be Areas where “gravity” must be understood and overcomeunderstood and overcome

In our marriages.In our marriages.


In our marriages.In our marriages. When we are first married we tend to let When we are first married we tend to let

“gravity” pull us to a single lifestyle.“gravity” pull us to a single lifestyle.


In our marriages.In our marriages. When we are first married we tend to let When we are first married we tend to let

“gravity” pull us to a single lifestyle.“gravity” pull us to a single lifestyle. Remember, marriage is for two. Remember, marriage is for two. (Mt 19:6)(Mt 19:6)


Matthew 19:6 (NKJV)Matthew 19:6 (NKJV) - So then, they are - So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man God has joined together, let not man separate.”separate.”


We can never stop “learning” our mate or We can never stop “learning” our mate or “gravity” will destroy the relationship. “gravity” will destroy the relationship. (1 Pt 3:7)(1 Pt 3:7)


1 Peter 3:7 (NKJV)1 Peter 3:7 (NKJV) - Husbands, likewise, - Husbands, likewise, dwell with dwell with themthem with understanding, giving with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as and as beingbeing heirs together of the grace of heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.life, that your prayers may not be hindered.


Are you willing to learn and yield? Are you Are you willing to learn and yield? Are you living as two or one? living as two or one?


In our working with others. In our working with others.


In our working with others. In our working with others. ““Gravity” will make us harsh judges who Gravity” will make us harsh judges who

write others off.write others off.


In our working with others. In our working with others. ““Gravity” will make us harsh judges who Gravity” will make us harsh judges who

write others off.write others off. God’s power teaches us longsuffering, love God’s power teaches us longsuffering, love

and forgiveness. and forgiveness. (Col 1:10-11)(Col 1:10-11)


Colossians 1:10-11 (NKJV)Colossians 1:10-11 (NKJV) - that you - that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him,Him, being fruitful in every good work and being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; increasing in the knowledge of God; 11strengthened with all might, according to 11strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;longsuffering with joy;


In our jobs.In our jobs.


In our jobs.In our jobs. ““Gravity” will make us selfish men who Gravity” will make us selfish men who

“take what they can get.”“take what they can get.”


The Lord gives us power by an awareness The Lord gives us power by an awareness of His presence. of His presence. (Col 3:22-25)(Col 3:22-25)


Colossians 3:22-25 (NKJV)Colossians 3:22-25 (NKJV) - Bondservants, - Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. 23And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to 23And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24knowing that from the Lord and not to men, 24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.


25 But he who does wrong will be repaid 25 But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no for what he has done, and there is no partiality.partiality.


In understanding the “gravity” of apostasy. In understanding the “gravity” of apostasy. (2 Pt 3:1-3)(2 Pt 3:1-3)


2 Peter 3:1-3 (NKJV)2 Peter 3:1-3 (NKJV) - Beloved, I now write to - Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in you this second epistle (in both ofboth of which I stir up which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, 3 knowing this first: that scoffers will Savior, 3 knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts,own lusts,


Watch out when men shift the focus from Watch out when men shift the focus from what the Bible says to the personality of what the Bible says to the personality of “brotherhood watchdogs.” “brotherhood watchdogs.”


Watch out when men shift the focus from Watch out when men shift the focus from what the Bible says to the personality of what the Bible says to the personality of “brotherhood watchdogs.”“brotherhood watchdogs.”

Even if a man has a terrible reputation I Even if a man has a terrible reputation I still need to be tested by the scriptures. still need to be tested by the scriptures.



Even if a man has a terrible reputation I Even if a man has a terrible reputation I still need to be tested by the scriptures. still need to be tested by the scriptures.

How many have rejected the gospel because How many have rejected the gospel because of “hypocrites in the church?”of “hypocrites in the church?”



Even if a man has a terrible reputation I still Even if a man has a terrible reputation I still need to be tested by the scriptures. need to be tested by the scriptures.

How many have rejected the gospel because How many have rejected the gospel because of “hypocrites in the church?”of “hypocrites in the church?”

In reaching the lost. In reaching the lost. (2 Tim 2:24-26)(2 Tim 2:24-26)


2 Timothy 2:24-26 (NKJV)2 Timothy 2:24-26 (NKJV) - And a servant - And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and they may know the truth, 26 and thatthat they may they may come to their senses come to their senses andand escapeescape the snare of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to the devil, having been taken captive by him to dodo his will. his will.


Many have never seen it done therefore Many have never seen it done therefore “gravity” is all they know.“gravity” is all they know.



We must have leadership to show us the We must have leadership to show us the way to be like Jesus in seeking the lost.way to be like Jesus in seeking the lost.



We must have leadership to show us the We must have leadership to show us the way to be like Jesus in seeking the lost.way to be like Jesus in seeking the lost.

In the church the pull of gravity may not be In the church the pull of gravity may not be overcome! Is that true here?overcome! Is that true here?

Spiritual qualities that overcomes gravitySpiritual qualities that overcomes gravity

Humility. Humility. (1 Pt 5:5-6)(1 Pt 5:5-6)


1 Peter 5:5-6 (NKJV)1 Peter 5:5-6 (NKJV) - Likewise you - Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to younger people, submit yourselves to youryour elders. Yes, all of elders. Yes, all of youyou be submissive to one be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But“God resists the proud, But gives grace to gives grace to the humble.” the humble.” 6 Therefore humble 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,that He may exalt you in due time,


Are you teachable? Are you approachable?Are you teachable? Are you approachable?


Are you teachable? Are you approachable?Are you teachable? Are you approachable? Are you angry at the thought of changing?Are you angry at the thought of changing?


Are you teachable? Are you approachable?Are you teachable? Are you approachable? Are you angry at the thought of changing?Are you angry at the thought of changing? Longsuffering. Longsuffering. (Jam 5:7-10)(Jam 5:7-10)


James 5:7-10 (NKJV)James 5:7-10 (NKJV) - Therefore be - Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See Lord. See howhow the farmer waits for the the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8You also be patient. Establish your rain. 8You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.hand.


9 Do not grumble against one another, 9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! 10 My the Judge is standing at the door! 10 My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.suffering and patience.


Are you a “grumbler?”Are you a “grumbler?”


James 2:13 (NKJV)James 2:13 (NKJV) - For judgment is - For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.


Zeal. Zeal. (2 Cor 7:11)(2 Cor 7:11)


2 Corinthians 7:11 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 7:11 (NKJV) - For observe - For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, manner: What diligence it produced in you, whatwhat clearing clearing of yourselves,of yourselves, whatwhat indignation, indignation, whatwhat fear, fear, whatwhat vehement vehement desire, desire, whatwhat zeal, zeal, whatwhat vindication! In all vindication! In all thingsthings you proved yourselves to be clear in you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter. this matter.


““Still water and still religion freeze the Still water and still religion freeze the quickest.”quickest.”



We should rejoice at hard preaching that We should rejoice at hard preaching that pricks our hearts.pricks our hearts.



We should rejoice at hard preaching that We should rejoice at hard preaching that pricks our hearts.pricks our hearts.

We should be thankful for the friend who We should be thankful for the friend who corrects us. corrects us.


Will you choose the easy way of sleep or Will you choose the easy way of sleep or the challenging way of faith? the challenging way of faith? (Rom 13:11-13)(Rom 13:11-13)


Romans 13:11-13 (NKJV)Romans 13:11-13 (NKJV) - And - And dodo this, this, knowing the time, that now knowing the time, that now it isit is high time high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation isis nearer than when we nearer than when we firstfirst believed. 12 believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. light.


13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.and lust, not in strife and envy.

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