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Many See Destruction Coming and do Many See Destruction Coming and do

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Some of the most incredible videos I have Some of the most incredible videos I have ever seen were taken of the recent tsunami.ever seen were taken of the recent tsunami.

Many See Destruction Coming and do Many See Destruction Coming and do

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Some of the most incredible videos I have Some of the most incredible videos I have ever seen were taken of the recent tsunami.ever seen were taken of the recent tsunami.

In almost all cases the warning signs were In almost all cases the warning signs were clearly seen.clearly seen.

Many See Destruction Coming and do Many See Destruction Coming and do

NothingNothing Many See Destruction Coming and do Many See Destruction Coming and do

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Some of the most incredible videos I have Some of the most incredible videos I have ever seen were taken of the recent tsunami.ever seen were taken of the recent tsunami.

In almost all cases the warning signs were In almost all cases the warning signs were clearly seen.clearly seen.

People were laughing up to the moment People were laughing up to the moment they were swept away to their deaths.they were swept away to their deaths.

Many See Destruction Coming and do Many See Destruction Coming and do

NothingNothing Many See Destruction Coming and do Many See Destruction Coming and do

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Some of the most incredible videos I have ever Some of the most incredible videos I have ever seen were taken of the recent tsunami.seen were taken of the recent tsunami.

In almost all cases the warning signs were clearly In almost all cases the warning signs were clearly seen.seen.

People were laughing up to the moment they People were laughing up to the moment they were swept away to their deaths.were swept away to their deaths.

A few years ago a little 10 year old girl knew the A few years ago a little 10 year old girl knew the signs and an entire beach of signs and an entire beach of tourist listened to her warning.tourist listened to her warning.

Many See Destruction Coming and do Many See Destruction Coming and do

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What kind of New Year’s resolutions did What kind of New Year’s resolutions did you make? How are you doing?you make? How are you doing?

Many See Destruction Coming and do Many See Destruction Coming and do

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What kind of New Year’s resolutions did What kind of New Year’s resolutions did you make? How are you doing?you make? How are you doing?

Some resolutions are not necessary for us Some resolutions are not necessary for us such as running back and forth across the such as running back and forth across the interstate during rush hour traffic. We interstate during rush hour traffic. We understand the danger.understand the danger.

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

Jesus plainly told his disciples the danger of Jesus plainly told his disciples the danger of covetousness. covetousness. (Lk 12:15)(Lk 12:15)

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

Luke 12:15 (NKJV)Luke 12:15 (NKJV) - And He said to - And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he in the abundance of the things he possesses.”possesses.”

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

The occasion of this warning came over a The occasion of this warning came over a disputed inheritance. disputed inheritance. (Lk 12:13-14)(Lk 12:13-14)

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

Luke 12:13-14 (NKJV)Luke 12:13-14 (NKJV) - Then one from - Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But He said to him, “Man, who made 14 But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?”Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?”

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

My barber and I had a discussion over this My barber and I had a discussion over this very thing. very thing. (Lk 12:16-25)(Lk 12:16-25)

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

Luke 12:16-25 (NKJV)Luke 12:16-25 (NKJV) - Then He spoke a - Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. 17And certain rich man yielded plentifully. 17And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ 18 So he said, ‘I will do this: I will crops?’ 18 So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. there I will store all my crops and my goods.

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19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, ease; eat, drink, andand be merry.”’ 20 But God be merry.”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ 21 “So things be which you have provided?’ 21 “So isis he who lays up treasure for himself, and is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”not rich toward God.”

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22 Then He said to His disciples, 22 Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body than food, and the body is moreis more than than clothing… clothing…

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CovetousnessCovetousness - a strong desire to acquire - a strong desire to acquire more and more material possessions or more and more material possessions or to possess more things than other to possess more things than other people have, all irrespective of need - greed, people have, all irrespective of need - greed, avarice, covetousness. avarice, covetousness.

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

CovetousnessCovetousness - a strong desire to acquire - a strong desire to acquire more and more material possessions or more and more material possessions or to possess more things than other to possess more things than other people have, all irrespective of need - greed, people have, all irrespective of need - greed, avarice, covetousness. avarice, covetousness.

Why do we need this warning?Why do we need this warning?

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Because we are rich with earthly Because we are rich with earthly possessions. possessions. (Mt 19:21-25)(Mt 19:21-25)

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

Matthew 19:21-25 (NKJV)Matthew 19:21-25 (NKJV) - Jesus said to - Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” 22 But when the young man follow Me.” 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. for he had great possessions.

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23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, 23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 When His disciples heard When His disciples heard it,it, they were greatly they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

It is likely that some of you will be It is likely that some of you will be destroyed because of you abundance.destroyed because of you abundance.

The danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousnessThe danger of covetousness

It is likely that some of you will be It is likely that some of you will be destroyed because of you abundance.destroyed because of you abundance.

How does an abundance of things destroy?How does an abundance of things destroy?

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It is likely that some of you will be It is likely that some of you will be destroyed because of you abundance.destroyed because of you abundance.

How does an abundance of things destroy?How does an abundance of things destroy? It is not sinful to have abundance. Abraham It is not sinful to have abundance. Abraham

was rich and so were other faithful men.was rich and so were other faithful men.

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It is likely that some of you will be It is likely that some of you will be destroyed because of you abundance.destroyed because of you abundance.

How does an abundance of things destroy?How does an abundance of things destroy? It is not sinful to have abundance. Abraham It is not sinful to have abundance. Abraham

was rich and so were other faithful men.was rich and so were other faithful men. Some of the most spiritual men I have know Some of the most spiritual men I have know

had many possessions.had many possessions.

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There are very powerful sociological forces There are very powerful sociological forces that push us this way.that push us this way.

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You tend to associate with those of you You tend to associate with those of you social standing.social standing.

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You tend to associate with those of you You tend to associate with those of you social standing.social standing.

There are tastes you acquire that others There are tastes you acquire that others cannot share in.cannot share in.

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You tend to associate with those of you You tend to associate with those of you social standing.social standing.

There are tastes you acquire that others There are tastes you acquire that others cannot share in.cannot share in.

These tastes can cause you to look down on These tastes can cause you to look down on those who have less. (Wal-Mart shoppers, those who have less. (Wal-Mart shoppers, trailer parks, older cars.) trailer parks, older cars.)

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It is It is commoncommon to see brethren who are to see brethren who are influenced this way. influenced this way. (James 2:1-4)(James 2:1-4)

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James 2:1-4 (NKJV)James 2:1-4 (NKJV) - My brethren, do - My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lordthe Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, filthy clothes,

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3 and you pay attention to the one wearing 3 and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,” 4 have you not shown partiality footstool,” 4 have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?evil thoughts?

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Some questions to consider.Some questions to consider.

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How has my material wealth changed in 1 How has my material wealth changed in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?year? 5 years? 10 years?

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How has my material wealth changed in 1 How has my material wealth changed in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?year? 5 years? 10 years?

How have my associates changed in 1 year? How have my associates changed in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?5 years? 10 years?

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How has my material wealth changed in 1 How has my material wealth changed in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?year? 5 years? 10 years?

How have my associates changed in 1 year? How have my associates changed in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?5 years? 10 years?

Have I been influenced to make purchases Have I been influenced to make purchases (clothes, homes, etc.) based on what (clothes, homes, etc.) based on what others that I have associate with have? others that I have associate with have?

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How has my material wealth changed in 1 year? 5 How has my material wealth changed in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?years? 10 years?

How have my associates changed in 1 year? 5 How have my associates changed in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?years? 10 years?

Have I been influenced to make purchases Have I been influenced to make purchases (clothes, homes, etc.) based on what (clothes, homes, etc.) based on what others that I have associate with have?others that I have associate with have?

Have I looked down on those who have less/more Have I looked down on those who have less/more than I have?than I have?

The danger of despising your brotherThe danger of despising your brotherThe danger of despising your brotherThe danger of despising your brother

Few understand the high price one pays for Few understand the high price one pays for harboring bitterness. harboring bitterness. (Eph 4:30-32)(Eph 4:30-32)

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Ephesians 4:30-32 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:30-32 (NKJV) - And do not - And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. were sealed for the day of redemption. 31Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, 31Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

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Some have lived a life of being hated and Some have lived a life of being hated and hating others. hating others. (Titus 3:3-4)(Titus 3:3-4)

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Titus 3:3-4 (NKJV)Titus 3:3-4 (NKJV) - For we ourselves - For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4 But when the and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared,toward man appeared,

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The consequences of these things go though The consequences of these things go though generations.generations.

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Some churches are centers of teaching and Some churches are centers of teaching and promoting bitterness.promoting bitterness.

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Some churches are centers of teaching and Some churches are centers of teaching and promoting bitterness.promoting bitterness.

There is a temptation towards this in any There is a temptation towards this in any church. church. (Gal 5:15)(Gal 5:15)

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Galatians 5:15 (NKJV)Galatians 5:15 (NKJV) - But if you bite - But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!consumed by one another!

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Often this anger is subtle. Like the Often this anger is subtle. Like the Pharisees we may change the outward but Pharisees we may change the outward but the inward is left alone. the inward is left alone.

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Often this anger is subtle. Like the Often this anger is subtle. Like the Pharisees we may change the outward but Pharisees we may change the outward but the inward is left alone. the inward is left alone.

Business meetings can be very instructive. Business meetings can be very instructive. You will know what is in the hearts of men You will know what is in the hearts of men by how they speak. by how they speak. (Mk 7:17-22)(Mk 7:17-22)

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Mark 7:17-22 (NKJV)Mark 7:17-22 (NKJV) - When He had - When He had entered a house away from the crowd, His entered a house away from the crowd, His disciples asked Him concerning the parable. 18 disciples asked Him concerning the parable. 18 So He said to them, “Are you thus without So He said to them, “Are you thus without understanding also? Do you not perceive that understanding also? Do you not perceive that whatever enters a man from outside cannot whatever enters a man from outside cannot defile him, 19 because it does not enter his defile him, 19 because it does not enter his heart but his stomach, and is eliminated, heart but his stomach, and is eliminated, thusthus purifying all foods?” purifying all foods?”

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20 And He said, “What comes out of a man, 20 And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. 21 For from within, out that defiles a man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 thefts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.

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We must confront every Christian that we We must confront every Christian that we see and hear speak in a way to tear down or see and hear speak in a way to tear down or despise his brother. despise his brother.

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I may show my heart about my brother in I may show my heart about my brother in how I react to his personal choices. how I react to his personal choices. (1 Cor 8:9-13)(1 Cor 8:9-13)

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1 Corinthians 8:9-13 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 8:9-13 (NKJV) - But - But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are become a stumbling block to those who are weak. 10 For if anyone sees you who have weak. 10 For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol’s temple, will knowledge eating in an idol’s temple, will not the conscience of him who is weak be not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat those things offered to emboldened to eat those things offered to idols? idols?

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11And because of your knowledge shall the 11And because of your knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? 12 But when you thus sin against the 12 But when you thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my brother again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.stumble.

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Again we often show our hearts in less than Again we often show our hearts in less than direct ways.direct ways.

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Is the Lord really first in my life?Is the Lord really first in my life?

The danger of Human MovementsThe danger of Human MovementsThe danger of Human MovementsThe danger of Human Movements

Jesus often spoke of the influence of men Jesus often spoke of the influence of men and their movements. and their movements. (Mt 7:15)(Mt 7:15)

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Matthew 7:15 (NKJV)Matthew 7:15 (NKJV) - “Beware of false - “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.wolves.

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Some have made the issue of false teachers Some have made the issue of false teachers so specific as to have no meaning.so specific as to have no meaning.

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There is power in relationships. There is power in relationships. (Gal 4:16-17)(Gal 4:16-17)

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NKJ NKJ Galatians 4:16Galatians 4:16 - Have I therefore - Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the become your enemy because I tell you the truth? 17 They zealously court you, truth? 17 They zealously court you, but but for for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them.you may be zealous for them.

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The most influential teaching comes in The most influential teaching comes in connections with men and their connections with men and their relationships. relationships. (Mt 16:6; Mk 8:15, Jn 5:40-44)(Mt 16:6; Mk 8:15, Jn 5:40-44)

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Matthew 16:6 (NKJV)Matthew 16:6 (NKJV) - Then Jesus said - Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the to them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.”leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.”

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Mark 8:15 (NKJV) Mark 8:15 (NKJV) - Then He charged - Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.”Herod.”

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NKJ NKJ John 5:40John 5:40 - "But you are not willing - "But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life. 41 "I to come to Me that you may have life. 41 "I do not receive honor from men. 42 "But I do not receive honor from men. 42 "But I know you, that you do not have the love of know you, that you do not have the love of God in you. 43 "I have come in My Father's God in you. 43 "I have come in My Father's name, and you do not receive Me; if another name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will comes in his own name, him you will receive. receive.

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44 "How can you believe, who receive 44 "How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that honor that comes comes from the only God?from the only God?

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We must constantly fight to keep our We must constantly fight to keep our loyalty to God. loyalty to God.

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We must constantly fight to keep our We must constantly fight to keep our loyalty to God. loyalty to God.

It is amazing to see our present day It is amazing to see our present day institutions and how men will follow.institutions and how men will follow.

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We must constantly fight to keep our We must constantly fight to keep our loyalty to God. loyalty to God.

It is amazing to see our present day It is amazing to see our present day institutions and how men will follow.institutions and how men will follow.

Jesus is our head, we are the members! Jesus is our head, we are the members! (Col 1:15-18)(Col 1:15-18)

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Colossians 1:15-18 (NKJV) Colossians 1:15-18 (NKJV) - He is the - He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. Him and for Him.

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17And He is before all things, and in Him 17And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.He may have the preeminence.

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This body or church is a universal This body or church is a universal relationship with Jesus and all Christians.relationship with Jesus and all Christians.

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This body or church is a universal This body or church is a universal relationship with Jesus and all Christians.relationship with Jesus and all Christians.

There is only one way this relationship can There is only one way this relationship can exist. Jesus must have exist. Jesus must have preeminencepreeminence..

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PreeminencePreeminence - - the first reclining-place, the the first reclining-place, the chief place, chief place, at table (…the relative rank of at table (…the relative rank of the several places at table varied among the several places at table varied among Persians, Greeks, and Romans; and what Persians, Greeks, and Romans; and what arrangement was currently followed by the arrangement was currently followed by the Jews in Christ's day can hardly, perhaps, be Jews in Christ's day can hardly, perhaps, be determined; … Matt. 23:6; Mark 12:39; determined; … Matt. 23:6; Mark 12:39; Luke 11:43…) – Thayer’s Lexicon. Luke 11:43…) – Thayer’s Lexicon.

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To be in the first position, with the To be in the first position, with the implication of high rank and prominence - implication of high rank and prominence - 'to be the first, to have superior status.– 'to be the first, to have superior status.– Louw-NidaLouw-Nida

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To be in the first position, with the To be in the first position, with the implication of high rank and prominence - implication of high rank and prominence - 'to be the first, to have superior status.– 'to be the first, to have superior status.– Louw-NidaLouw-Nida

Jesus used a word that the Jews understood Jesus used a word that the Jews understood as prioritizing men in a social arrangement. as prioritizing men in a social arrangement. (Mt 23:6; 20:21-23; Lk 14:8-11)(Mt 23:6; 20:21-23; Lk 14:8-11)

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Matthew 23:6 (NKJV)Matthew 23:6 (NKJV) - They love the - They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, synagogues,

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Matthew 20:21-23 (NKJVMatthew 20:21-23 (NKJV) ) - And He said - And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.” other on the left, in Your kingdom.”

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22 But Jesus answered and said, “You do 22 But Jesus answered and said, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are able.” able.”

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23 So He said to them, “You will indeed 23 So He said to them, “You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but Mine to give, but it is for thoseit is for those for whom it for whom it is prepared by My Father.”is prepared by My Father.”

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Luke 14:8-11 (NKJVLuke 14:8-11 (NKJV) ) - “When you are - “When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be invited by him; 9 and honorable than you be invited by him; 9 and he who invited you and him come and say he who invited you and him come and say to you, ‘Give place to this man,’ and then to you, ‘Give place to this man,’ and then you begin with shame to take the lowest you begin with shame to take the lowest place. place.

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10 But when you are invited, go and sit 10 But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when he down in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes he may say to you, who invited you comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher.’ Then you will have ‘Friend, go up higher.’ Then you will have glory in the presence of those who sit at the glory in the presence of those who sit at the table with you. 11 For whoever exalts table with you. 11 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”humbles himself will be exalted.”

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We can easily out of a desire for association We can easily out of a desire for association with certain men lose our loyalty to Jesus.with certain men lose our loyalty to Jesus.

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We can easily out of a desire for association We can easily out of a desire for association with certain men lose our loyalty to Jesus.with certain men lose our loyalty to Jesus.

We must fight to remain steadfast. We must fight to remain steadfast. (2 Pt 3:17-18)(2 Pt 3:17-18)

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2 Peter 3:17-18 (NKJV) 2 Peter 3:17-18 (NKJV) - You therefore, - You therefore, beloved, since you know beloved, since you know thisthis beforehand, beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him Christ. To Him bebe the glory both now and the glory both now and forever. Amen.forever. Amen.

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Over time our hearts can harden and we be Over time our hearts can harden and we be lost to the Lord. lost to the Lord. (Heb 3:12-15)(Heb 3:12-15)

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Hebrews 3:12-15 (NKJV)Hebrews 3:12-15 (NKJV) - Beware, - Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called is called “Today,”“Today,” lest any of you be hardened lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, end,

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15 while it is said: 15 while it is said: “Today, if you will hear “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”the rebellion.”

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Do you see the danger?Do you see the danger?

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Do you see the danger?Do you see the danger? If so then the arm of the Lord can save you!If so then the arm of the Lord can save you!

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Do you see the danger?Do you see the danger? If so then the arm of the Lord can save you!If so then the arm of the Lord can save you! Will you watch and laugh as disaster move Will you watch and laugh as disaster move

directly toward you? directly toward you? (1 Thess 5:1-4)(1 Thess 5:1-4)

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1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 (NKJV)1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 (NKJV) - But - But concerning the times and the seasons, concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. as a thief in the night.

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3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. 4 But you, brethren, they shall not escape. 4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.overtake you as a thief.