ARTICLE 12. Discipleship and Nonconformity
Summary:
We believe that Christians are not to be conformed to the world but should seek to conform to Christ in every aspect of life.
Two Kingdoms
Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 12:1; Ephesians 4:17-32
Darkness Light
-Lying -Speak Truth
-Uncontrolled Anger -Peace / Calmness
-Stealing -Hard Worker / Generous
-Foul / Abusive Language -Encourager
-Bitterness -Be kind
-Rage -Tenderhearted
-Anger -Forgiving One Another
-Harsh Words -Example of Christ
-Slander
-All Types of Evil Behavior
How is it possible to consistently live in the light?
Ephesians 4:22-24; Ephesians 4:11-12; Luke 9:23-25 “you must give up your own way”
Temptations for our adversary
Genesis 3:5; Job 1:6-2:10
Matthew 4:1-11
-Test 1- A calling to satisfy the desires of the flesh even if outside of the Father’s timing
-Test 2- A calling for Jesus to prove Himself and to show His favor with the Father
-Test 3- A promise for dominion of the Kingdom’s of the earth
Tactics often used by Satan
To overcome our devotion to God through selfish ambition
Luke 9:23-25 “take up your cross daily”
Rise and Fall of king Solomon
1 Kings 3:1-15
-Solomon loved the Lord and followed the decrees of David
-Solomon was quick to offer up sacrifices to the Lord
-Solomon’s desire was to lead God’s people well
1 Kings 8:22-23
-Solomon gave praise to God
Deuteronomy 17:16-17
1 Kings 10:26
Solomon built up a huge force of chariots and horses. He had 1,400 charities and 12,000 horses. He stationed some of them in the chariot cities and some near him in Jerusalem.
Deuteronomy 17:16-17 “The king must not build up a large stable of horses for himself”
1 King 3:1
-Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and married one of his daughters. He brought her to live in the City of David until he could finish building his palace and the Temple of the Lord and the wall around the city.
1 King 10:28
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Cilicia; the king’s traders acquired them from Cilicia at the standard price.
Deuteronomy 17:16-17 “send his people to Egypt to buy horses, for the Lord has told you, ‘You must never return to Egypt.’”
1 King 10:23; 1 Kings 12:4
Deuteronomy 17:16-17 “And he must not accumulate large amounts of wealth in silver and gold for himself.”
1 Kings 11:1-10
Deuteronomy 17:16-17 “The king must not take many wives for himself, because they will turn his heart away from the LORD.”
Slow Fade (by Casting Crowns)
Final Questions
-Are you living in and for the Kingdom of God?
-Are you willing to die to yourself to live for Christ?
-If so, are you committed to surrendering daily to the will of God?
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