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Burning

Burning. Bridges II. Burning One’s Bridges II. This morning we discussed how we are to “burn our bridges” to past sinful relationships and lifestyles in order to be pleasing to God.

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Burning

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  1. Burning Bridges II

  2. Burning One’s Bridges II This morning we discussed how we are to “burn our bridges” to past sinful relationships and lifestyles in order to be pleasing to God. But sometimes we must have the discernment to not “burn our bridges” in matters of judgment or opinion so that we might maintain our fellowship with God and one another (Romans 14:1). While the apostle Paul had to “burn bridges” to his past because of the gospel of Christ, he refused to ‘burn bridges’ over matters of opinion or judgment

  3. The Apostle Paul Did Not ‘Burn Bridges’ in Matters of Opinion or Judgment After the 1st successful preaching journey, the apostle Paul wanted to return to visit the brethren who were just converted. Barnabas wanted to take his cousin John Mark while Paul insisted that they not take him since he previously departed the work. They had a sharp disagreement and went their separate ways preaching the gospel. (Acts 15:36-39)

  4. We Should Not ‘Burn Bridges’ in Matters of Opinion or Judgment The apostle Paul had the wisdom and humility to not “burn his bridges” with Barnabas and Mark because this was a matter of judgment and not a matter of the faith. He acknowledges Mark as a fellow worker and that he is useful in the service of the Lord at the end of his life (Col. 4:10; 2 Tim. 4:11). Therefore we should not burn bridges in matters of opinion or judgment.

  5. We Should Not ‘Burn Bridges’ over Services on the 1st Day of the Week Bible class (women teaching children, speaking in class doesn’t violate 1 Co. 14:34; 1 Tim. 2:12) Time of day to worship (once or twice) Number of prayers or songs or order What time to partake of the Lord’s supper as long as it is when the church is gathered together (1 Cor. 11:20) Length of sermon (Acts 20:7)

  6. We Should Not ‘Burn Bridges’ in Matters of Disagreement with our Spouse or Children Don’t ‘burn bridges’ (divorce) your spouse over disagreements as there is only one authorized reason for divorce- sexual immorality. (Matthew 5:32) Practice kindness, compassion, and forgiveness so that it won’t happen (Ephesians 4:31-32). The father was willing to forgive his son of shamefully wasting his inheritance when he repented (Luke 15:21-24).

  7. We Should Not ‘Burn Bridges’ with Brethren Concerning What We Eat The brethren at Rome were judging one another whether they could eat meat or vegetables. They were willing to “burn their bridges” with their brethren over a matter of judgment of which the apostle Paul told them that God had accepted them both (Rom. 14:2-4). We cannot bind our opinions or judgments and condemn our brethren in what we eat because God has declared all foods clean. (Mark 7:19)

  8. We Should Not ‘Burn Bridges’ with Brethren Concerning the Secular Use of Holidays The brethren at Rome were judging and condemning one another about holy days. The Jewish Christian would try to bind on others the Sabbath Day and other feast days upon other Christians. They were not to “burn their bridges” in these matters of opinion or judgment but be fully convinced in their own mind. (Romans 14:5-6)

  9. We Should Not ‘Burn Bridges’ with Brethren Concerning the Secular Use of Holidays The church which belongs to Christ does not celebrate Christmas or Easter as a special holy day because the Lord has not commanded or given us an approved example in the New Testament (1 Peter 4:11; Col. 3:17; 4:9). Whether you celebrate these days as a secular holiday with your family or not, it is a matter of indifference to God. So don’t “burn bridges” on these matters (Rom. 14:10, 13).

  10. Conclusion Have you “burned bridges” in matters of opinion or judgment and regret it? If you are a Christian, you can repent and confess your sins (1 John 1:9) But if you continue to sin willfully against God, you have “burned your bridges” and there remains no sacrifice for sins (Heb. 10:26ff). Obey the gospel or be restored now while you still have time and opportunity. (2 Cor. 6:2)

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