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“as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,” 2 Peter 1:3

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:16

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Learn Right and Wrong

Eph.4:28 “Let him that stole steal no more:”

Gambling is another way of stealing“To play a game for money or other stakes”

Rom. 13:9 “Thou shalt not steal”

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1 Cor. 10:31 “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

Rom. 12:17 “Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”

No verse that says “Thou shalt not gamble”

Principles of Bible condemn gambling

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Question: “All of life involves chance or risk”

Getting in a carFarmers planting a crop

Difference - Gambling = get something for nothingFarming = involves hard work

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Gambling is addictiveJohn 8:34 “the servant of sin”

Gal. 5:23 “self control”

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ProfanityGod’s name in vainGossipTale bearingLyingIdle wordsFilthyCorrupt

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AngerHabitLack of controlTo impressIgnoranceEvil

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James 3:6-10 - Tongue is a fire - wild beast

Eph. 4:29 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”

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“These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17. A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18. An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19. A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.” Prov. 6:16-19

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1. Lying tongue - Rev. 21:8 “all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone”

2. False witness - same as lying - deliberate attempt to pervert justice

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3. He that sows discord among brethrenDiscord = strife, quarrel, contention

lack of agreement or harmony

Deliberate Act Fruit = strife, dissension and division Seeds = malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, gossip

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3. He that sows discord among brethren

God hates discord because he loves unity

Ps. 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

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3. He that sows discord among brethren

God hates discord because he loves unity

Eph. 4:3 NKJV “endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

ESV “Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

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There is Power in the Tongue

Prov. 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

Ps. 34:13 “Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”

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God Keeps a RecordJob. 19:23 “Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!”

Would you like for all of your words to be written in a book so that all could read ?

Rev. 20:12 judged by things written in the books

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God Keeps a RecordMatt. 12:36 “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”

Jas. 1:19 “Slow to speak”

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Sinner - Obey the Gospel Believe, Repent, Confess, Baptized

Become a New Creature

Erring Christians can be forgiven

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Jesus left an example - 1 Pet. 2:21-22

Solution for all problemsTempted in all ways like we are temptedHe used “The Word” as a defense

“Thy word I have hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Ps. 119:11

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Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

[email protected]@bellsouth.net

www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org

Sunday Evening May 22, 2011


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