1. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 1

2. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 2 Legalism ? Liberalism False Doctrine Emotionalism Materialism Worldliness Apathy

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4. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 4 1. lack of emotion; 2. lack of interest; listless condition; indifference. " Some synonyms Impassivenes s, Indifference, Lethargy, and Unconcern.

5. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 5 A lack of fear and respect – Mat 10:28; Deut 28:58; 1 Kings 18:21 A lack of faith and trust – Jude 1:5; Heb 3:16- 4:2 A lack of love and concern – Jer. 3:10; John 14:21 A lack of security and hope – Acts 7:39; Ex. 14:11 A lack of growth and success – Eccl. 10:10; Phili 4:10-13 A lack of vision and purpose – 1 John 2:15- 17

6. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 6 Irregular attendance (worship, meetings & Bible study) Lack of Bible Study – (together & private?) Lack of personal evangelism – (learning how?) Lack of involvement in the work of the church - Lack of interaction with other Christians – (Rom. 12:10) Lack of “desire” to study, assemble, pray & associate – Lack of faith, virtue, knowledge, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, love, fruit, HOPE – 2 Peter 1:5-10

7. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 7 We will not grow spiritually – Gal 5:22,23; 2 Pet 1:5-10. The local church will not grow - – Acts 2:41-47; 6:1-7; Acts 8:4; 9:31; Heb. 10:24,25 The lost will stay lost –Rom. 1:13-17; 1 Thes. 1:7- 10; Col. 1:23; 2 Tim. 2:9 The truth will go undefended & error undefeated – Phili. 1:17; Jude 3 We will not live righteous lives – Mat. 6:33; Tit. 2:11-14 We will be LOST!! - Rev 3:14-22

8. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 8 Rev. 3:15-16 (KJV) I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. [16] So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.... [21] I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. [16] So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.... [21] To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

9. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 9 Develop a fear and respect for God & His word – Eccl. 12:13; Develop faith in God’s word & promises – Rom. 4:18-21; 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb. 13:5 Develop genuine love & concern for serving God and others – Mark 12:29-31; 1 Cor. 13 Develop spiritually – Phili 4:10-13; 2 Pet 1:5-10; 3:18 Develop a hard work ethic – Eccl. 9:10 Develop vision & purpose – Heb. 11:13-16

10. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 10  What is Apathy?  What Is The Cause of Apathy?  What Are Some Symptoms of Apathy?  What Are The Consequences of Apathy?  How Do We Cure Apathy? FearTrustLoveGrowWorkHope

11. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 11 Legalism ? Liberalism False Doctrine Emotionalism Materialism Worldliness Apathy

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13. Don McClain65th St church of Christ/ July, 17. 2005 13 Attend Bible Studies Attend Worship Services Daily Bible Reading & Home Study Talk About Bible W/ Others 2 Tim 2:15 Heb 5:12 Acts 17:11 Hos 4:12

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