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“Brethren, we’re drifting.”

“Brethren, we’re drifting.”. “Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations;”

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“Brethren, we’re drifting.”

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  1. “Brethren, we’re drifting.”

  2. “Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations;” • James Madison, Speech at the Virginia Convention to ratify the Federal Constitution, June 6, 1788

  3. “Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one – the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts,” • C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters, p. 61

  4. Drifting • Lukewarmness

  5. Lack of Zeal, Complacency, Apathy • Revelation 3:14-17 • Lack of vigilance, 1 Peter 5:8 • Lack of study, 1 Peter 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:15 • No need for book, chapter and verse; Rev. 2:14-15 • Lack of prayer, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 6:12 • Lack of attendance, Hebrews 10:24-25 • Proverbs 6:9-11

  6. Drifting • Lukewarmness • Declining standards of behavior

  7. Encroachment of Ungodliness • Failure to guard our hearts and minds • Matthew 15:17-20 • Failure to bridle the tongue • James 3:8-12; Ephesians 4:29, 5:4 • Acceptance and excuse making for sin • 1 Corinthians 5:1-2; Romans 1:32

  8. Drifting • Lukewarmness • Declining standards of behavior • Pulling away from the brethren

  9. Pulling away from the brethren • John 3:19-21 • Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. • Galatians 4:16 Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?

  10. Drifting • Lukewarmness • Declining standards of behavior • Pulling away from the brethren • A Devil’s Hell

  11. Returning to death and corruption • 2 Peter 2:20-22 • Hebrews 6:4-6

  12. We Must Not Let This Happen • 1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. • Matthew 5:3-4 • 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.

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