Its ALL about God (KIF Fall Series, Sermon 9)

To have close intimate friendships with non-Christians in such a way that they can see the Holy Spirit at work in you.

Prospecting Presentation Closing

Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the man who eats and gives offense. It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, or to do anything by which your brother stumbles.

Accept Christians who are weak in faith, and don't argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. For instance, one person believes it is all right to eat anything. But another believer who has a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables. Those who think it is all right to eat anything must not look down on those who won't. And those who won't eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. Who are you to condemn God's servants? They are responsible to the Lord, so let him tell them whether they are right or wrong. The Lord's power will help them do as they should.

Mature Understands freedom Offensive Not to judge Immature Leftover constraints Offended Not to judge

Mature Understands freedom Offensive Not to judge Immature Leftover constraints Offended Not to judge Yet the reality is… Offended Many constraints Judges Offended Enjoys freedoms Judges

or in other words Be IN the world, and make a difference IN the world

There is no difference between you and the world In behavior In attitude The goal of Satan is to make you ineffective, to marginalize you. Salt that has lost is savor

I don't understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate. I know perfectly well that what I am doing is wrong, …But I can't help myself, because it is sin inside me that makes me do these evil things. I know I am rotten through and through so far as my old sinful nature is concerned. No matter which way I turn, I can't make myself do right. I want to, but I can't. When I want to do good, I don't. And when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway.

It seems to be a fact of life that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God's law with all my heart. But there is another law at work within me that is at war with my mind. This law wins the fight and makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me.

"Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' Matt 6:31 "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matt 6:34 " But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say. Matthew 10:19 "And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life's span? Luke 12:25

"And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Rom 7 No matter which way I turn, I can't make myself do right. I want to, but I can't. When I want to do good, I don't. And when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway. But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them are not Christians at all.)

Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. If your sinful nature controls your mind, there is death. But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God's laws, and it never will. That's why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.

Understanding kingdoms

But I discern in my bodily members [in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh] a different law (rule of action) at WAR against the law of my mind (my reason) and making me a prisoner to the law of sin that dwells in my bodily organs [in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh]. Romans 7:23 Amplified

for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 2 COR 10:4,5

Understanding kingdoms The only differentiator between you and a person of the world is the HS

But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them are not Christians at all.)

Understanding kingdoms The only differentiator between you and a person of the world is the HS Life lines

Understanding kingdoms The only differentiator between you and a person of the world is the HS Life lines Read your Bible I Th 2:13 I Th 2:13 the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

Understanding kingdoms The only differentiator between you and a person of the world is the HS Life lines Read your Bible Prayer Mark 14:38 Mark 14:38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

Understanding kingdoms The only differentiator between you and a person of the world is the HS Life lines Read your Bible Prayer Christian friends Heb 3:13 But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Or To be IN the world, and make a difference IN the world