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Godliness in Times of Adversity

Godliness in Times of Adversity. Godly Vs. Ungodly. W.E. Vine: “That piety which, characterized by a Godward attitude, does that which is well pleasing to Him.” Ungodly = Not-godly - God is not the primary object when making decisions. 1 Tim 4:7-8 (NKJV)

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Godliness in Times of Adversity

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  1. Godliness in Times of Adversity W 65th St church of Christ

  2. Godly Vs. Ungodly • W.E. Vine: “That piety which, characterized by a Godward attitude, does that which is well pleasing to Him.” • Ungodly = Not-godly - God is not the primary object when making decisions. W 65th St church of Christ

  3. 1 Tim 4:7-8 (NKJV) 7 But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. W 65th St church of Christ

  4. The Necessity of Godliness • Essentials To Godliness • Godly or Ungodly Religion? • Godly or Ungodly View of Sin? • The Godly Use of Our Bodies • Need For Godly Families W 65th St church of Christ

  5. The Reality of Adversity Hebrew Word: ‏רַע‎ Transliteration:raʿ English Words used in KJV: evil 442; wickedness 59; wicked 25 mischief 21; hurt 20; bad 13; trouble 10; sore 9; affliction 6; ill 5; adversity 4; . . . [Total Count: 663] bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral) :- adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, + displease (-ure), distress, evil ([-favouredness], man, thing), + exceedingly, × great, grief (-vous), harm, heavy, hurt (-ful), ill (favoured), + mark, mischief (-vous), misery, . . . sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked . . . —Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary Eccl. 7:14 (NKJV) 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, So that man can find out nothing that will come after him. W 65th St church of Christ

  6. The Reality of Adversity Hebrew Word:‏רֹגֶז‎ Transliteration:rōgez commotion, restlessness (of a horse), crash (of thunder), disquiet, anger :- fear, noise, rage, trouble (-ing), wrath. —Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary Job 14:1-2 (NKJV) 1 "Man who is born of woman Is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue. W 65th St church of Christ

  7. The Reality of Adversity • Our Lives On Earth Will Be UNSETTLED!! – • Ever Changing – • Good & Bad Days • Good & Bad Weeks • Good & Bad Months • Good & Bad Years Job 14:1-2 (NKJV) 1 "Man who is born of woman Is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue. W 65th St church of Christ

  8. We Will ALL Face Adversity Temptation Suffering of a Loved One Persecution Family Problems Loss of job / Job problems Financial Problems Sickness / Infirmities W 65th St church of Christ

  9. Purpose of Adversity To Produce Humility To Turn Us To His Law To Cause Reflection To Turn Us Away From Temporal To Eternal To Produce Patience Deuteronomy 8:3 (NKJV) 3 So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord. W 65th St church of Christ

  10. Purpose of Adversity To Produce Humility To Turn Us To His Law To Cause Reflection To Turn Us Away From Temporal To Eternal To Produce Patience Psalms 94:12-13 (NKJV) 12 Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord, And teach out of Your law, 13 That You may give him rest from the days of adversity, Until the pit is dug for the wicked. Psalms 119:71 (NKJV) 71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. W 65th St church of Christ

  11. Purpose of Adversity To Produce Humility To Turn Us To His Law To Cause Reflection To Turn Us Away From Temporal To Eternal To Produce Patience Ecclesiastes 7:2-3 (NKJV) 2 Better to go to the house of mourning Than to go to the house of feasting, For that is the end of all men; And the living will take it to heart. 3 Sorrow is better than laughter, For by a sad countenance the heart is made better. W 65th St church of Christ

  12. Purpose of Adversity To Produce Humility To Turn Us To His Law To Cause Reflection To Turn Us Away From Temporal To Eternal To Produce Patience Luke 15:17-18 (NKJV) 17 But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, W 65th St church of Christ

  13. Purpose of Adversity To Produce Humility To Turn Us To His Law To Cause Reflection To Turn Us Away From Temporal To Eternal To Produce Patience 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, W 65th St church of Christ

  14. Purpose of Adversity To Produce Humility To Turn Us To His Law To Cause Reflection To Turn Us Away From Temporal To Eternal To Produce Patience 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. W 65th St church of Christ

  15. Purpose of Adversity To Produce Humility To Turn Us To His Law To Cause Reflection To Turn Us Away From Temporal To Eternal To Produce Patience Romans 5:3-4 (NKJV) 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. W 65th St church of Christ

  16. Purpose of Adversity To Produce Humility To Turn Us To His Law To Cause Reflection To Turn Us Away From Temporal To Eternal To Produce Patience James 1:2-4 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. W 65th St church of Christ

  17. How Will We Face Adversity Temptation Persecution Job problems Loss Of Health Financial Problems Family Problems Suffering Of Loved One Frivolously? Angrily? Rebelliously? Mournfully? Optimistically? Prayerfully? Trustingly? W 65th St church of Christ

  18. How Will We Face Adversity James 1:2-8 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, . . . W 65th St church of Christ

  19. How Will We Face Adversity James 1:2-8 (NKJV) . . . and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. W 65th St church of Christ

  20. How To Face Adversity Temptation Persecution Job problems Loss Of Health Financial Problems Family Problems Suffering Of Loved One FAITH HOPE LOVE Perspective Perseverance Worship Good Works W 65th St church of Christ

  21. How To Face Adversity Resisting Temptation Mat 4:1-12; 1 Cor 10:13 Suffering of a Loved One 2 Sam 12:15-23; 1 Tim 5:16 Enduring Persecution 1 Pet 2:19,20 Family Problems Luke 14:26 Loss of job / Job problems Mat 6:25-34 Financial Problems 1 Tim 6:6-10 Sickness Job 2:7-10 W 65th St church of Christ

  22. Godliness in Times of Adversity Eccl. 7:14 (NKJV) 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, So that man can find out nothing that will come after him. Consider . . . We Will All Face Adversity The Purpose of Adversity The Need for FAITH, HOPE & LOVE! W 65th St church of Christ

  23. Godliness in Times of Adversity Lamentations 3:21-26 (NKJV) 21 This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. 22 Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!“ 25 The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. 26 It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of the Lord. W 65th St church of Christ

  24. Godliness in Times of Adversity Is The Lord Your Portion? Do You Hope In Him? Do You Wait For Him? Do You Seek Him? Will You Be Saved By Him? W 65th St church of Christ

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