the mistakes we make when we try to influence others church of christ at medina june 14 th, 2015
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The Mistakes We Make When We Try to Influence Others
Church of Christ at MedinaJune 14th, 2015
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The Mistakes
▪ Trying to Influence others without first changing ourselves– We can’t help others until we help ourselves. (Matthew 7:3-
5)– We must model the conduct we teach others. (Acts 20:33-
35)– We must be an example to others. (1 Timothy 4:11-12)
▪ Trying to advise before we understand– People don’t care how much we know until they know how
much we care.– Understanding others must be a priority. (Philippians 2:1-5)
▪ Assuming that our example will be enough– Examples are good, but words are necessary. (Eph. 1:13)– We must warn and teach others. (Colossians 1:28)
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What does the Bible say about tattoos?
▪ There is no direct prohibition against tattoos.
▪ Leviticus 19:28 – “You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord.”– The context is various directives and commands for the
Israelites in order to keep them holy (19:2). – We cannot, though, take a specific command in the Law of
Moses and make it binding for today. If we bind one, we must keep them all. (James 2:8-13)
▪ Although there is no direct prohibition, this doesn’t mean we have permission. We should look at basic principles.
1. Will this hurt my influence?2. Will it be a stumbling block to others?3. Is it good stewardship?4. Will it have a negative impact on my Christianity?