
ONE. We live in a
world
Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. —Romans 1:28
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We need a
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. —1 Cor. 10:4
TWO.
House
If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. —Mark 3:25
We need honor, open dialog, commitment to unity, and boldness to not conform to culture
Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. —Matthew 10:34
THREE. Disciples Need To
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have
. In this world you will have . But take ! I have the world. —John 16:33 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. —Hebrews 12:2
SUMMARY
- We live in a depraved culture
- A divided house cannot stand
- Disciples need to disciple
CHALLENGE
- MEMORIZE John 16:33
- ASK is my worldview hurting unity?
- LISTEN to a friend with a different idea