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Is There Not a Cause? Stand Up for God's Cause in Society

Explore the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17 to find inspiration and encouragement to stand up for what is right. Discover the importance of activism, being an example, engaging in society, praying for leaders, and purging our lives of sin to fight for God's cause. Seek purity in the church and reach the lost through our actions and teachings.

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Is There Not a Cause? Stand Up for God's Cause in Society

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  1. IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? 1 Samuel 17:29

  2. Israel was oppressed by Philistines • Goliath tormented them daily, blaspheming God • David, son of Jesse, came to inquire of hisbrothers and heard Goliath David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17

  3. David was angered and tried to rally the people • He asked, “Is there not a cause” and challenged them to trust in God! • David volunteered to face Goliath David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17

  4. With a sling and 5 smooth stones he rushed at Goliath “in the name of the Lord of hosts” saying, “the battle is the Lord’s” • With one stone he killed Goliath • The people were rallied and fought back the Philistines David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17

  5. He saw God blasphemed and it angered him • He was not afraid! Phil. 1:27-28, 2 Cor. 13:5 • He trusted God – Prov. 3:5 David’s Cause

  6. Is There Not a Cause? • Ungodliness is all around us!Cf. “The new normal” • Is there not a cause? • To speak up for what is right? • Change must begin with us To fight for God in our Society

  7. Is There Not a Cause? • The Bible and activism • Very little (if any); NO place for such in the church! • BUT, godly men did stand up for what is right!Peter - Acts 5:29, Paul - 24:25, 26:24-28, cf. Phil. 4:22 To fight for God in our Society

  8. Is There Not a Cause? • Be an example • 1 Pet. 2:11-12 • 1 Pet. 3:15-16 • Phil. 2:14-15 • No better way to change society than one person at a time! To fight for God in our Society

  9. Is There Not a Cause? • Engage society for the better • Gal. 6:10 – as we have opportunity, do good to all • Making society better is “good” • BUT we must maintain godly qualities – honesty, humility, no “bully tactics”, respect cf. 1 Pet. 2:13-17 To fight for God in our Society

  10. Is There Not a Cause? • Pray for our leaders • 1 Tim. 2:1-4 – Why? That all men may come to the truth! • There IS a cause. Will we stand up and fight. To fight for God in our Society

  11. Is There Not a Cause? • Rom. 3:23 • Society has an impact on what we do (i.e. ungodliness around us can influence us) • For some, the grip is a giant! • BUT, sin is still sin – Rom. 6:23, Lk. 13:3 To purge our lives of sin

  12. Is There Not a Cause? • Is there not a cause? • IF you want to go to heaven, you have to face your sins and take care of them! • Forgiveness – Acts 22:16,1 John 1:9 – as a Christian To purge our lives of sin

  13. Is There Not a Cause? • Remain faithful! • Rev. 2:10, 2 Pet. 2:20-22 Luke 9:62, etc. • The majority of scripture directed to the faithfulness of Christians To purge our lives of sin

  14. Is There Not a Cause? • Take measures • Avoid ungodliness – 2 Tim. 2:22, 1 Cor. 6:18 • Avoid the ungodly – Jas. 4:4, 2 Cor. 6:14, 17 • Be alert – 1 Pet. 5:8-9 To purge our lives of sin

  15. Is There Not a Cause? • Take measures • Associate with godly brethren – Heb. 3:12-13, 10:24-25 • Stay close to God – Col. 3:1-2 To purge our lives of sin

  16. Is There Not a Cause? • The church has been compromised! • Her work, organization, message and worship have been modified – in the name of toleranceA problem of gigantic proportions To seek purity in the church

  17. Is There Not a Cause? • Is there not a cause? • To seek to maintain her integrity and purity? • Jesus purchased her – Acts 20:28, Eph. 5:25-27 To seek purity in the church

  18. Is There Not a Cause? • Concerning discipline • 1 Cor. 5:1-8 Why? • To deliver the soul • To keep the body pure • Rom. 16:17, 2 Thess. 3:14-15, Matt. 18:15-17 • 1 Cor. 5:6 To seek purity in the church

  19. Is There Not a Cause? • The Great Commission • Matt. 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16 • Started with apostles, completed with everyone • Acts 8:4, 1 Thess. 1:8,… To reach the lost

  20. Is There Not a Cause? • How precious are souls to us? • The blessing of bringing a soul to Christ. How? • Example - Matt. 5:16, Teaching - 1 Pet. 3:15 • Untold millions are dying untoldJohn 4:35 To reach the lost

  21. Is There Not a Cause? • Is there not a cause? • What are doing in this matter? • Does our example help or hinder? • How about our upcoming Gospel Meeting? To reach the lost

  22. Will you stand up for his cause?

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