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Page 1: You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril! n God has designed this physical universe with undeniable physical laws

You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own peril!

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

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own 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.

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own 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 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.

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own peril!

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

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own peril!

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.

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own peril!

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)

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own peril!

Galatians 5:16-17 (NKJV)Galatians 5:16-17 (NKJV) - I say then: - I say then: Walk in the SpiritWalk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill , 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 flesh; and these are contrary to one anotherthese are contrary to one another, , so that so that you do not do the things that you you do not do the things that you wishwish..

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own peril!

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)

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own peril!

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

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You can ignore the law of gravity at your You can ignore the law of gravity at your own peril!own peril!

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

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

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

Romans 8:5-7 (NKJV)Romans 8:5-7 (NKJV) - For those who live - For those who live according to the flesh according to the flesh set their minds on the set their minds on the things of the fleshthings of the flesh, but those , but those who livewho live according to the Spirit, according to the Spirit, the things of the Spiritthe 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.

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

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

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

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.”

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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,

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

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

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

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.”

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

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.” The opportunity of gravity is pure neglect. The opportunity of gravity is pure neglect.

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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. 2 And reasonable service. 2 And do not be do not be conformed to this worldconformed to this world, but be transformed , but be transformed by by the renewing of your mindthe renewing of your mind, that you may , that you may prove what prove what isis that good and acceptable and that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.perfect will of God.

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

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

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

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 one power and choose to supply the other! other! (Rom 8:12-13)(Rom 8:12-13)

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

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 if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the bodythe body, you will live., you will live.

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

““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.”

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

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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

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 use have their senses exercised to discern have their senses exercised to discern both good and evilboth good and evil..

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

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

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

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)

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

Ephesians 4:14-16 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:14-16 (NKJV) - that we - that we should should no longer be childrenno longer be children, , tossed to and tossed to and frofro and carried about with every wind of 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—Christ—Christ—

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

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 according to the effective working by which by which every part does its shareevery part does its share, causes , causes growth of growth of the body for the edifying of itself in lovethe body for the edifying of itself in love..

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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)

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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.

Acts 8:9-11 (NKJV)Acts 8:9-11 (NKJV) - But there was a certain - But there was a certain man called Simon, man called Simon, who previously practiced who previously practiced sorcerysorcery in the city and in the city and astonished the peopleastonished the people of of Samaria, Samaria, claiming that he was someone greatclaiming 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 power of God.” 11 And they heeded himthey heeded him because because he had astonished them with his he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long timesorceries for a long time..

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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.

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)

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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.

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, hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered he offered them moneythem money, 19 saying, “, 19 saying, “Give me this power Give me this power alsoalso, that anyone on whom I lay hands may , 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!

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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.

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 sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this Repent therefore of this your wickednessyour wickedness, and pray God if perhaps , 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.”

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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.

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.

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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.

What are your weaknesses?What are your weaknesses?

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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.

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.

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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.

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. 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)

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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.

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 Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mindthe futility of their mind, , 18 18 having their understanding darkenedhaving their understanding darkened, , being alienated from the life of Godbeing alienated from the life of God, , because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of because of the blindness of their heartthe blindness of their heart;;

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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.

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)

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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.

Ephesians 4:20-24 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:20-24 (NKJV) - But you have not so - But you have not so learned Christ, 2 1if indeed you have heard Him learned Christ, 2 1if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 Jesus: 22 that you put offthat you put off, concerning , concerning your former your former conductconduct, , the old manthe old man which grows corrupt which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lustsaccording to the deceitful lusts, 23 and , 23 and be renewed be renewed in the spirit of your mindin the spirit of your mind, 24 and that , 24 and that you put on you put on the new manthe new man which was created according to God, which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.in true righteousness and holiness.

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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.

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!

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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.

Kinds of weaknesses.Kinds of weaknesses.

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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.

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

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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.

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 weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares the sin which so easily ensnares usus,, 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,

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

James 1:5 (NKJV)James 1:5 (NKJV) - If any of you - If any of you lacks lacks wisdomwisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to , 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.

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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

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

what they can get.”what they can get.”

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

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

what they can get.”what they can get.”

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

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

what they can get.”what they can get.”

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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)

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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, 24 knowing that the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

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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)

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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)

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

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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 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)

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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)

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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 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)

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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 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)

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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.

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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.

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?

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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.

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?

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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.

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?

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

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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, ButGod resists the proud, But gives grace to gives grace to the humblethe humble.” .” 6 Therefore 6 Therefore humble humble yourselves under the mighty hand of Godyourselves under the mighty hand of God, , that He may exalt you in due time,that He may exalt you in due time,

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

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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?

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Longsuffering. Longsuffering. (James 5:7-10)(James 5:7-10)

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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. 8 rain. 8 You also be patientYou also be patient. . Establish your Establish your heartshearts, for the coming of the Lord is at , for the coming of the Lord is at hand.hand.

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9 9 Do not grumble against one anotherDo 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, the name of the Lord, as an example of as an example of suffering and patiencesuffering and patience..

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

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Are you a “grumbler?”Are you a “grumbler?” When you see your own weakness you will When you see your own weakness you will

be merciful. be merciful. (Jas 2:13)(Jas 2:13)

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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.

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

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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 desiredesire, , 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.

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

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

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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.

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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)

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Romans 13:11-13 (NKJV)Romans 13:11-13 (NKJV) - And - And dodo this, this, knowing the timeknowing the time, that now , that now it isit is high time to high time to awake out of sleepawake out of sleep; for now our salvation ; for now our salvation isis nearer than when we nearer than when we firstfirst believed. 12 The night believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us let us cast off the works of darknesscast off the works of darkness, and , and let us put on let us put on the armor of lightthe armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly, as in . 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.