Resisting the Darkness
Mike Towner
Part of Glow in the Dark
June 16, 2024

Our Mission: To Make More and Better Disciples

the World, but Not the World

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. —Romans 12:1-2 (ESV)

To

in the Dark, We Must the Darkness

1.

the Darkness

2.

the Darkness

Reasons we give into the darkness

a) Excused Behavior

b) Intentional Choices

c) Lack of Awareness

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. —Titus 3:1-2 (ESV)

3.

Our Minds

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. —Romans 8:29 (ESV)

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness —2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV)