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The Shield of Sobriety: A Defense Against Foolishness

Explore the biblical perspective on sobriety as a shield against foolishness, drawing insights from Pastor David Nkenchor's teachings and various scriptures. Learn how the state of the heart defines one's true personality over time and discover practical steps to avoid falling into the snare of foolishness. Uncover the transformative power of sobriety in maintaining spiritual alertness, fostering godly relationships, and achieving personal productivity and fruitfulness. Delve into the detrimental effects of lack of sobriety and the importance of staying grounded in wisdom and sensibility.

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The Shield of Sobriety: A Defense Against Foolishness

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  1. TOPIC: SOBRIETY(A SHIELD AGAINST THE SNARE) PASTOR DAVID NKENCHOR

  2. Proverbs 10:23 Isaiah 32:1-6 (NLT,AMP) Verses 5 and 6:- Who is “THE FOOL” Luke 12:16 (NLT, ESV) 1st Corinth 15:35-36. Versus Acts 13:22.

  3. Proverbs 28:26, Proverbs 5:3-5 • Psalm 14:1a; Psalm 53:1a • Psalm 95:10-11 • {Proverbs 17:10 versus Hebrews 12:5-7}

  4. REASONABLE INFERENCE / DEDUCTIONS 1. Foolish is rooted in the HEART. 2. To discountenance/pitch tent against God in the heart is tantamount to being FOOLISH.

  5. 3. Anyone who operates Number 2 above is a FOOL. 4. A fool can by reason of change of heart become wise and vice-versa. Titus 3:3-7

  6. 5. A fool’s paradise is the lake of fire: • Matt 7:26, 23 • Matt 25 • Proverbs 24:7-9 • “Little wonder, very serious attention is given to the heart.

  7. Proverbs 4:23, 2nd Corinthians 10:3-4, Psalms 61:2, Psalms 141:3-4a, Psalm 86:10-12, Matt12:35.

  8. Proverbs 4:23, 2nd Corinthians 10:3-4, Psalms 61:2, Psalms 141:3-4a, Psalm 86:10-12, Matt12:35.

  9. The state of the heart is the “REAL PERSONALITY” per time.

  10. T I M E T I M E THOUGHT HABIT CHARACTER PERSONALITY DESTINY T I M E T I M E T I M E

  11. HOW THEN DO WE AVOID THE SNARE? • Titus 1:8-9, Titus 2:2, 1 Tim 3:2 -- FATHERS • 1Tim 3:11 -- MOTHERS • Titus 2:6-8 --YOUNG MEN

  12. Titus 2:4-5 -- YOUNG WOMEN • None is left out – 1Peter 1:13a; 4:7, 5:8, Titus 2:11-122Tim 4:5 ;Romans 12:3

  13. SOBRIETY • Strong Exhaustive Concordance – To abstain from wine • NAS Exhaustive Concordance - To abstain from wine • Other definitions: – -Not affected by alcohol - Serious, Sensible, Solemn

  14. Common Synonyms: Thoughtful, Grave, Sedate, • Non-sensual, • Low-key, Straight forward, Dignified, Staid, • Serious-minded, Self-controlled, Restrained, Conservative, Douce

  15. “WHY WINE” in Definitions? SAME EFFECTS AT DIFFERENT REALMS - ESV, CJB, AMP PS 23:29-35, (MT 11:17 , LUK 7:32) • Wine results to: 1. Loss of sense/reality 2. Disorientation 3.Compromise and 4.Death

  16. SOBRIETY RESULTS TO: 1.Sensibleness 2. Proper orientation/perspective 3.Integrity 4. Life

  17. 1Thess 5:6-8 (ESV), Eccl 7:2, 4 (NLT, TLB) • Sobriety reinforces: • Spiritual Alertness • Zion Mindedness • Progressive Victory of Personality Flaws • Abolition of the “Kingdom of Self” • Godly Relations • Efficient Time (Life) Management/Productivity = Fruitfulness

  18. The subtle journey of lack of sobriety • Lack of sobriety – Loss of eternal reality (Drunkenness) • Discountenancing God in the heart – Foolishness (Mt 25/Lk 19

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