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To download a copy of today’s lesson go to TheGoodTeacher.com and click on “Gospel Meetings”. Commitment Is Tough Ecclesiastes 5:1-7. Prepared by Chris Reeves * Twin Oaks church of Christ Gospel Meeting * June 18, 2015. Commitment Is Lacking Today.
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Commitment Is ToughEcclesiastes 5:1-7 Prepared by Chris Reeves * Twin Oaks church of Christ Gospel Meeting * June 18, 2015
Commitment Is Lacking Today • Consider the decline in marriage and the high rate of divorce • Consider the enormous amount of debt, personal and national • Consider the lack of devotion in our schools and our work ethic on the job
Commitment Is Lacking Today • Consider the lack of dependability in general from those who don’t keep their word • Consider the lack of commitment among some Christians (atttendance problems, not giving, will not volunteer, etc.)
Why Is Commitment Lacking? • Society’s loose code • The liberal media and liberal politicians care nothing for God’s word; they sway public opinion to take a loose view of commitment (divorce, abortion, homosexuality, etc.); America is in a moral meltdown • Psa. 33:12; Prov. 14:34
Why Is Commitment Lacking? • Religion’s loose teaching • Liberal preachers and theologians know how to undot the “i” and uncross the “t” in God’s word; they know how to get you out of your obligations and commitments (women preachers, inst. music, etc.) • Mt. 15:1-8
Why Is Commitment Lacking? • God’s “loose” judgment • Many think that God will not punish them; others think that God’s “love” and “grace” will overlook all their broken vows • Eccl. 8:11; 2 Pet. 3:4-9
Why Is Commitment Lacking? • Brethren’s loose approval • Some brethren approve of wrong-doing; commitment is sacrificed on the alter of tolerance and a sweet, get-along spirit; “live and let live”; accept anyone into their fellowship; don’t preach against sin (immodesty, drink, dance, divorce, etc.) • 1 Cor. 5:1-13; Rev. 2:20
Why Is Commitment Lacking? • Parent’s loose control • Many parents will not discipline (physical and verbal) their children when they are young; their lack of control fosters a lack of commitment • 1 Sam. 3:13; 1 K. 1:6; Prov. 29:15
Commitment Is Tough • Keep your word, otherwise it’s a sin (Rom. 1:31) • Commit yourself to God’s service today (1 Pet. 2:23; 4:19)!