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“Are You Moving Closer to the Kingdom or the Way of Balaam ?” (Part 2)

“Are You Moving Closer to the Kingdom or the Way of Balaam ?” (Part 2). Which Way?. (Matthew 7:13) " Enter by the narrow gate ; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. (NKJV ). Faithful Christians are not permissive ….

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“Are You Moving Closer to the Kingdom or the Way of Balaam ?” (Part 2)

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  1. “Are You Moving Closer to the Kingdom or the Way of Balaam?” (Part 2)

  2. Which Way? • (Matthew 7:13) • "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. (NKJV)

  3. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about who they associate with. • (2 John 1:9-10) Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; (NKJV)

  4. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about who they associate with. • (Matthew 9:11) And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" (NKJV)

  5. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about who they associate with. • (Romans 16:17) Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. (NKJV)

  6. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about who they associate with. • (2 Timothy 3:5) having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! (NKJV)

  7. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about who they associate with. • (1 Corinthians 5:11) But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner--not even to eat with such a person. (NKJV)

  8. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about who they associate with. • (Galatians 6:1) Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (NKJV)

  9. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about who they associate with. • (2 Corinthians 6:15) And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? (NKJV)

  10. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about who they associate with. • (1 Corinthians 5:9-10) I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. (NKJV)

  11. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about their goals. • (1 John 2:15-17) Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. (NKJV)

  12. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about their goals. • (Matthew 6:19-20) "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; "but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. (NKJV)

  13. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they tolerate in their home. • (Ephesians 5:23-24) For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. (NKJV)

  14. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they tolerate in their home. • (1 Timothy 3:5) (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); (NKJV)

  15. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about their thoughts. • (Hebrews 4:12) For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (NKJV)

  16. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about their thoughts. • (Joshua 1:8) "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (NKJV)

  17. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about their thoughts. • (Matthew 5:28) "But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (NKJV)

  18. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they allow their eyes to see. • (1 John 2:16) For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. (NKJV)

  19. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they allow their eyes to see. • (2 Peter 2:14) having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices, and are accursed children. (NKJV)

  20. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (1 Peter 4:11) If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. (NKJV)

  21. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (James 4:11) Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. (NKJV)

  22. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (1 Timothy 5:13) And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. (NKJV)

  23. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (Matthew 18:15) "Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. (NKJV)

  24. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (Ephesians 5:12) For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. (NKJV)

  25. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (Ephesians 5:4) neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. (NKJV)

  26. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (2 Peter 2:10) and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. They are presumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries, (NKJV)

  27. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (2 Peter 2:12) But these, like natural brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and will utterly perish in their own corruption, (NKJV)

  28. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they say. • (James 3:6) And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell. (NKJV)

  29. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they put into their body. • (1 Timothy 5:23) No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities. (NKJV)

  30. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they put into their body. • (Isaiah 65:8) Thus says the LORD: "As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, 'Do not destroy it, For a blessing is in it,' So will I do for My servants' sake, That I may not destroy them all. (NKJV)

  31. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they put into their body. • (1 Corinthians 6:9-10) Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. (NKJV)

  32. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they put into their body. • "One marijuana cigarette causes a 41% decrease in driving skills. Two cigarettes cause a 63% decrease" - "The Facts about Marijuana," Dr. Harold Voth- Focus on the Family Newsletter

  33. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they put into their body. • (Proverbs 23:31-35) Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly; At the last it bites like a serpent, And stings like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things, And your heart will utter perverse things. Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, Or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying: "They have struck me, but I was not hurt; They have beaten me, but I did not feel it. When shall I awake, that I may seek another drink?" (NKJV)

  34. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they put into their body. • (1 Peter 2:13-14) Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. (NKJV)

  35. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about the things they allow themselves to hear. • (Proverbs 1:5) A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, (NKJV) • (Matthew 7:24) "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: (NKJV) • (Colossians 3:20) Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. (NKJV)

  36. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they put into their body. • (Matthew 7:26) "But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: (NKJV)

  37. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about where they go. • (Proverbs 1:10-11) My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. If they say, "Come with us, Let us lie in wait to shed blood; Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; (NKJV) • (Proverbs 25:8) Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame? (NKJV)

  38. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about where they go. • (Proverbs 22:24) Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go, (NKJV) • (Proverbs 5:3-8) For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil; But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death, Her steps lay hold of hell. Lest you ponder her path of life-Her ways are unstable; You do not know them. Therefore hear me now, my children, And do not depart from the words of my mouth. Remove your way far from her, And do not go near the door of her house, (NKJV)

  39. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about what they do around others. • (1 Corinthians 8:13) Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble. (NKJV)

  40. Faithful Christians are not permissive … …about the way they live! • (Matthew 5:16) "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (NKJV)

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