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Octo ber 11 , 2009

Octo ber 11 , 2009. “Good Christians don’t offend people.”. “Good Christians don’t offend people.”. Don’t offend people needlessly. “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Rom. 12:18. WWJD: Being socially Christ-like.

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Octo ber 11 , 2009

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  1. October11, 2009

  2. “Good Christians don’t offend people.”

  3. “Good Christians don’t offend people.”

  4. Don’t offend people needlessly. “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Rom. 12:18

  5. WWJD: Being socially Christ-like [ Good morning!*Assume the best Jesus: “When you go into a house, say, Peace be with you.” Matthew 10:11-12

  6. WWJD: Being socially Christ-like • [ How are you? * Listen Jesus came to ... Jacob’s well. A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her …John 4

  7. WWJD: Being socially Christ-like [ You’re right.*Agree Jesus: “Agree with your adversary quickly.” Matthew 5:25

  8. WWJD: Being socially Christ-like [ Thank you.*Appreciate Paul: “It was good of you … you sent me help when I was in need.” Philippians 4:15

  9. ffffffffffffffff But you can’t help offending some people.

  10. You can’t help offending people… a If you decide to follow Christ. Jesus: “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you.”John 15:18-20

  11. You can’t help offending people… a If you live like Christ. Paul: “All those who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12

  12. You can’t help offending people… a If you tell people about Christ. Jesus: “If someone won’t welcome you or listen to your message, leave their home or town. And shake the dust from your feet at them.” Matthew 10:14

  13. Be a GOD-FEARER, not • a MAN-FEARER The fear of man brings a snare. Proverbs 29:25

  14. King Saul: “I was afraid of the people and I gave in to them.” 1 Samuel 15:24

  15. Freedom: I don’t have to fear that someone might reject me.

  16. Be a GOD-PLEASER, not • a MAN-PLEASER Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God?. Galatians 1:10

  17. Be a GOD-PLEASER, not • a MAN-PLEASER Jesus: “Woe to you when all men speak well of you.”. Luke 6:26

  18. Freedom: • I don’t have to please everyone.

  19. Know your mission. • Accept its cost. • Move forward. Jesus: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.” John 10:11

  20. “Guilt causes many Christians to feel that because they are bad, they have to work hard at being liked. I believe that most Christians ought to try to offend someone at least once a day just to make sure they haven’t sold their soul. Truth almost always offends.”

  21. “Good Christians don’t offend people.” Busted

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