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“And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, ‘Be saved from this perverse generation’” (Acts 2:40). LIVING IN A POLLUTED WORLD. Each of them. From Genesis to Revelation, and since. Each generation has had difficulties.
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“And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, ‘Be saved from this perverse generation’” (Acts 2:40). LIVING IN A POLLUTED WORLD
Each of them. From Genesis to Revelation, and since. Each generation has had difficulties. Some problems are common to mankind, and reach thru time. A “toxic” world – “anything containing poisonous material capable of causing serious sicnkness or even death.” We’ll explore 4. Which “Generation”?
“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” (Prov. 4:23, NCV). 2 Cor. 10:4-5 – a challenging concept. Toxic thoughts can be: negative Fearful Discontented Critical Replace them – Phil. 4:7-8; Rom. 12:2 Toxic Thoughts
What influences you? Relationships; Websites; movies; TV Prov. 6:27-28 What do we do? Stop it! Adjust your focus! Make a Change. Eph. 5:1-2, 9-14 Toxic Influences
“Do not be misled: ‘bad company corrupts good character’” (I Cor. 15:33). 2 Tim. 2:16-17 The “downer” – I Sam. 17:28-30 The controller – Matt. 16:23 The Tempter – Gen. 39:10-13 Toxic Relationships
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Prov. 18:21). Prov. 12:18; 15:4 Toxic words destroy, discourage and demoralize Wholesome words are life-giving. Eph. 4:29; Col. 4:6 Matt. 12:34-37 Toxic Words