Pride
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What Led to Absalom’s Untimely Death?
David’s Responsibility: Acknowledged his role in the family’s dysfunction (2 Samuel 12:7-11). Influence of Friends: Warned about the influence of wrong companions (1 Corinthians 15:33; Matthew 18:6). Absalom’s Rebellion: Took action against his father and the kingdom (2 Samuel 15-18). Personal Reflection: Evaluate relationships with parents, self, community, congregation, and God. Assess obedience to God’s… Continue reading
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How God is Displeased
God is displeased when people live to satisfy the flesh: Romans 8:5-8 Galatians 5:19-20 God is displeased when people backslide: 1 Corinthians 10:5 1 Corinthians 10:6 God is displeased when people withhold the word of God: 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16 Matthew 23:13 God is displeased with religions designed to please men: Galatians 1:10 Matthew 15:9 God… Continue reading
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Prayers Can Be Wasted
Luke 18:9-15 Prayers can be wasted when uttered… For a SubstituteProverbs 28:9James 5:161 Peter 3:12Mark 16:16 By SinnersJohn 9:31 By the Self-RighteousIsaiah 1:15-17Isaiah 59:1-2Proverbs 15:29 Without an EffortMatthew 6:11James 1:6-7Luke 6:46Matthew 6:14-15 For the Wrong MotivesLuke 18:11-14James 4:10James 4:4Matthew 6:5-6 For Certain Ones1 John 5:161 John 1:9 From the Wrong Place1 Timothy 2:8Luke 16:29-31Titus 2:11-12… Continue reading
