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We cannot live without others

Explore the interconnectedness of human relationships in the Divine plan based on Biblical teachings. Understand the significance of companionship and seeking God through meaningful connections.

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We cannot live without others

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  1. We cannot live without others • Genesis 2:18 -20 (NKJV) 18 And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” 19 Out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each living creature, that was its name.

  2. We cannot live without others • Genesis 2:18 -20 (NKJV)20 So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him.

  3. We cannot live without others • Men often deny their need and think they are better alone.

  4. We cannot live without others • Men often deny their need and think they are better alone. • Relationships however are complex and need to be maintained.

  5. We cannot live without others • God often uses human relationships to show how He works with us.

  6. We cannot live without others • God often uses human relationships to show how He works with us. • We are the “bride of Christ.” (Eph 5:30-32; Rev 21:2, 9)

  7. We cannot live without others • Ephesians 5:30 -32 (NKJV) - For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. 31“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and thetwo shall become one flesh.” 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

  8. We cannot live without others • Revelation 21:2 (NKJV) - Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

  9. We cannot live without others • Revelation 21:9 (NKJV) - Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues came to me and talked with me, saying, “Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.”

  10. We cannot live without others • What is the nature of this relationship? How should others relationships be handled in light of this one?

  11. We are the “body of Christ” • Man must listen and seek. (Heb 11:6)

  12. We are the “body of Christ” • Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

  13. We are the “body of Christ” • Man must get out of himself and look to another.

  14. We are the “body of Christ” • Man must get out of himself and look to another. • Our God has promised to respond to those who “seek Him.”

  15. We are the “body of Christ” • Man must get out of himself and look to another. • Our God has promised to respond to those who “seek Him.” • God through David often instructed the people about this. (1 Chron 16:10-11)

  16. We are the “body of Christ” • 1 Chronicles 16:10-11 (NKJV) - Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord! 11 Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

  17. How do we work with God? • What does God want of me? He wants me to be like Him. (Hos 2:19-20)

  18. How do we work with God? • Hosea 2:19-20 (NKJV) - “I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me In righteousness and justice, In lovingkindness and mercy; 20 I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness, And you shall know the Lord.

  19. How do we work with God? • Over and over God tells me that He wants my heart. (Micah 6:8)

  20. How do we work with God? • Micah 6:8 (NKJV) - He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?

  21. How do we work with God? • There are opposites of these things. God “abhors” them. (Prov 6:16-19)

  22. How do we work with God? • Proverbs 6:16-19 (NKJV) - These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.

  23. How do we work with God? • God expects man to build a heart based on His written word.

  24. How do we work with God? • God expects man to build a heart based on His written word. • This is a major test of our relationship to God. Many think affirming the relationship in words is all that is needed. (Jn 8:31-32)

  25. How do we work with God? • John 8:31-32 (NKJV) - Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

  26. How do we work with God? • This word would develop character within a man. He will act on principle and not on a inward whim.

  27. How do we work with God? • What we learn here will be the basis of any good relationship.

  28. How do we work with God? • What we learn here will be the basis of any good relationship. • God’s covenant with man can be liked to the seriousness of our marriage covenant. God will not share us! (2 Cor 11:1-4)

  29. How do we work with God? • 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 (NKJV) - Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. 2 For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present youas a chaste virgin to Christ.

  30. How do we work with God? • 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 (NKJV) 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 4 For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—youmay well put up with it!

  31. How do we work with God? • God expects to hear from us in worship.

  32. How do we work with God? • God expects to hear from us in worship. • Why do I come before God? (Psa 42:1-2)

  33. How do we work with God? • Psalm 42:1-2 (NKJV) - As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?

  34. How do we work with God? • This special focus on God allows us to be molded into His image.

  35. How do we work with God? • This special focus on God allows us to be molded into His image. • What happens if I stop worshipping?

  36. How do we work with God? • This special focus on God allows us to be molded into His image. • What happens if I stop worshipping? • What happens to any relationship that is not maintained? (1 Cor 11:27-30)

  37. How do we work with God? • 1 Corinthians 11:27-30 (NKJV) - Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body

  38. How do we work with God? • 1 Corinthians 11:27-30 (NKJV)- For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep.

  39. Satan’s use of relationships • The most powerful weapon in Satan’s arsenal is relationships. (Mt 10:21-22; Jn 9:22)

  40. Satan’s use of relationships • Matthew 10:21-22 (NKJV) - “Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. 22 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.

  41. Satan’s use of relationships • John 9:22 (NKJV)- His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue

  42. Satan’s use of relationships • “These are my family/friends/church member and I will not go against them.”

  43. Satan’s use of relationships • “These are my family/friends/church member and I will not go against them.” • Consider the actions of Korah against Moses and Aaron. (Num 16:1-3)

  44. Satan’s use of relationships • Numbers 16:2-3 (NKJV)- and they rose up before Moses with some of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty leaders of the congregation, representatives of the congregation, men of renown. 3 They gathered together against Moses and Aaron, and said to them, “Youtake too much upon yourselves, for all the congregation is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the Lord?”

  45. Satan’s use of relationships • Korah appears to be appealing to a proper issue of principle. (Num 16:3)

  46. Satan’s use of relationships • Korah appears to be appealing to a proper issue of principle. (Num 16:3) • That mask will disappear when someone asks hard questions. Those who have been “trained” in this relationship know better than to ever do that.

  47. Satan’s use of relationships • Korah appears to be appealing to a proper issue of principle. (Num 16:3) • That mask will disappear when someone asks hard questions. Those who have been “trained” in this relationship know better than to ever do that. • I have seen that a “bad report” of another is easily believed by those whose loyalty is to a human relationship. (Prov 18:8; 26:21)

  48. Satan’s use of relationships • Proverbs 18:6 (NKJV) - A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.

  49. Satan’s use of relationships • Proverbs 26:21 (NKJV) - As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

  50. Satan’s use of relationships • Once anger is kindled then they will fight to the end for their “just cause.” (Prov 18:19)

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