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Sacred Instructions Neglected. The Bible contains the very words of God We should hold its contents in high regard Failure to pattern our lives after God’s instructions is sinful.
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Sacred Instructions Neglected • The Bible contains the very words of God • We should hold its contents in high regard • Failure to pattern our lives after God’s instructions is sinful • “All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” • II Timothy 3:16-17
Satan Is Near • Satan is a formidable opponent • Satan wants to engulf our lives in sin • With God’s help, we can resist the devil • “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” • I Peter 5:8
Satan Is Near • Satan is a formidable opponent • Satan wants to engulf our lives in sin • With God’s help, we can resist the devil • “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” • Ephesians 6:10-11
Separation Is Necessary • We cannot expect to enter Heaven if we serve Satan • If we do not separate ourselves from sin in this life, God will separate himself from us in eternity • “Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts.” • Romans 6:12
Separation Is Necessary • “Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness?” • Romans 6:16 • We cannot expect to enter Heaven if we serve Satan • If we do not separate ourselves from sin in this life, God will separate himself from us in eternity
Separation Is Necessary • We cannot expect to enter Heaven if we serve Satan • If we do not separate ourselves from sin in this life, God will separate himself from us in eternity • “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render ever man according to what he has done.” • Revelation 22:12
Separation Is Necessary • “Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter into the gates of the city. Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the immoral persons and the murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying.” • Revelation 22:14-15 • We cannot expect to enter Heaven if we serve Satan • If we do not separate ourselves from sin in this life, God will separate himself from us in eternity