2. “There will be things I cannot do if I become a Christian.” This is true (Galatians 5:17-26; 1 Peter 4:1-6) This is true (Galatians 5:17-26; 1 Peter 4:1-6) But there are things you cannot do if you remain a sinner. But there are things you cannot do if you remain a sinner.

3. ”There are some friends I cannot keep if I become a Christian.” This is true. (1 Corinthians 15:33; 5:9- 11; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 2 John 9-11) This is true. (1 Corinthians 15:33; 5:9- 11; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 2 John 9-11) But there are also friends and associations that the sinner cannot or will not keep. But there are also friends and associations that the sinner cannot or will not keep.

4. “There are sacrifices I must make if I become a Christian.” This is true. (Matthew 16:24; Galatians 6:2; Mark 10:29-31) This is true. (Matthew 16:24; Galatians 6:2; Mark 10:29-31) But the sinner also must make sacrifices and bear burdens (Proverbs 13:15; 22:8) But the sinner also must make sacrifices and bear burdens (Proverbs 13:15; 22:8)

5. “To Live as a Christians Requires a Lot of Self Discipline and Restraint.” This is true. (1 Corinthians 9:27) This is true. (1 Corinthians 9:27) But the sinner also becomes enslaved and restricted by his focus fleshly pleasure and by his destructive habits and addictions. But the sinner also becomes enslaved and restricted by his focus fleshly pleasure and by his destructive habits and addictions.

6. “To Live as a Christians Requires a Person to Undergo Shame & Ridicule” This is true. (John 16:1-4) This is true. (John 16:1-4) But the sinner’s life is filled with shame and humiliation. But the sinner’s life is filled with shame and humiliation.

7. The Christian has a clear conscience & peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:6-7). The Christian has a clear conscience & peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:6-7). He knows that he’s loved (Romans 5:8; John 3:16) He knows that he’s loved (Romans 5:8; John 3:16) He enjoys the fellowship of the best people (1 John 1:7) He enjoys the fellowship of the best people (1 John 1:7) He has real joy (John 15:11) He has real joy (John 15:11) He has a more successful/functional home (Ephesians 5:21-23). He has a more successful/functional home (Ephesians 5:21-23). He understands that the hope of heaven far outweighs any disadvantage of being a Christian (2 Cor. 4:16-18; Romans 8:16-18) He understands that the hope of heaven far outweighs any disadvantage of being a Christian (2 Cor. 4:16-18; Romans 8:16-18)