1. 2 Not Guilty or Righteous by Association The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt.

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2 Not Guilty or Righteous by Association The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself. Ezek. 18:20

3 Not Guilty or Righteous by Association Mere contact with sinners does not make one a sinner, Lk. 15:1-2; 1 Cor. 5:9-10Mere contact with sinners does not make one a sinner, Lk. 15:1-2; 1 Cor. 5:9-10 This is not permission to ignore the influence of wicked, 1 Cor. 15:33-34This is not permission to ignore the influence of wicked, 1 Cor. 15:33-34

4 The Problem Stated The temptation to consider ourselves righteous because of our association with those we deem to be righteousThe temptation to consider ourselves righteous because of our association with those we deem to be righteous Mere contact with righteous people & activities does not make us righteous (Ezek. 18:20)Mere contact with righteous people & activities does not make us righteous (Ezek. 18:20) In the presence of Jesus, Lk. 13:23-27In the presence of Jesus, Lk. 13:23-27

5 Influence of the Righteous is Powerful & Needed In a marriage, 1 Cor. 7:14In a marriage, 1 Cor. 7:14 In the home, 2 Tim. 1:5 (3:14-15)In the home, 2 Tim. 1:5 (3:14-15) In the world, Matt. 5:13-16 (Col. 4:5-6)In the world, Matt. 5:13-16 (Col. 4:5-6) In the church, 2 Cor. 9:2In the church, 2 Cor. 9:2

6 Influence of the Righteous does not Remove Personal Responsibility Marriage: Unbeliever must obey to be saved (1 Pet. 3:1-2)Marriage: Unbeliever must obey to be saved (1 Pet. 3:1-2) Home: Child becomes accountable (Lk. 2:52)Home: Child becomes accountable (Lk. 2:52) World: Will give account to God (1 Pet. 4:5)World: Will give account to God (1 Pet. 4:5) Church: Each bears own burden (Gal. 6:5)Church: Each bears own burden (Gal. 6:5)

7 “Faith by Association” is not True Faith Judas, John 6:70Judas, John 6:70 Job’s wife, Job 1:1; 2:9-10 (Ezek. 14:14, 20)Job’s wife, Job 1:1; 2:9-10 (Ezek. 14:14, 20) Take responsibility & confess your own faith, John 12:42-43Take responsibility & confess your own faith, John 12:42-43

8 “Repentance by Association” is not True Repentance Pharisees & Sadducees, Matt. 3:5-9Pharisees & Sadducees, Matt. 3:5-9 Repentance is not reportingRepentance is not reporting Repentance is changing of the mind & the life, Acts 19:18-20Repentance is changing of the mind & the life, Acts 19:18-20

9 “Worship by Association” is not True Worship Christians are to assemble, Heb. 10:24-25Christians are to assemble, Heb. 10:24-25 Being present does not mean you are truly worshipping, Matt. 15:8-9Being present does not mean you are truly worshipping, Matt. 15:8-9 Can eat Lord’s Supper without discerning the body & blood of Christ, 1 Cor. 11:27-31Can eat Lord’s Supper without discerning the body & blood of Christ, 1 Cor. 11:27-31 Worship in spirit & truth, Psa. 5:7; 29:2; Heb. 2:12Worship in spirit & truth, Psa. 5:7; 29:2; Heb. 2:12

10 “Morality by Association” is not True Morality Live moral lives, Titus 2:11-13 (1 Jno. 3:3)Live moral lives, Titus 2:11-13 (1 Jno. 3:3) Morality begins in the heart, Mk. 7:21-23 (Col. 3:12)Morality begins in the heart, Mk. 7:21-23 (Col. 3:12) It is then seen in how we liveIt is then seen in how we live Holiness & modesty, 1 Tim. 2:8-10Holiness & modesty, 1 Tim. 2:8-10 Children of light give off light, Eph. 5:8-14Children of light give off light, Eph. 5:8-14

“Bible Study by Association” is not True Bible Study Personal testimonies, Jno. 6:68Personal testimonies, Jno. 6:68 Forwarding error via , without exposing it as error, is not Bible study (Eph. 5:11)Forwarding error via , without exposing it as error, is not Bible study (Eph. 5:11) Genuine Bible study (Acts 17:11-12)Genuine Bible study (Acts 17:11-12) Good & honest heart (Lk. 8:15)Good & honest heart (Lk. 8:15) Open the book of God (Lk. 4:17)Open the book of God (Lk. 4:17) Search for truth of God (Jno. 5:39)Search for truth of God (Jno. 5:39) Produces faith & obedience (Acts 18:8)Produces faith & obedience (Acts 18:8)

12 “Evangelism by Association” is not True Evangelism “Friendship” / “Relationship” evangelism, Jno. 1:41“Friendship” / “Relationship” evangelism, Jno. 1:41 Prior relationship not prerequisite, Acts 2:41; 8:5-6; 8:29-30Prior relationship not prerequisite, Acts 2:41; 8:5-6; 8:29-30 Associating with erring brethren is not teaching them the truth (2 Jno )Associating with erring brethren is not teaching them the truth (2 Jno )

13 “Salvation by Association” is not True Salvation Being saved does not mean those you associate with are savedBeing saved does not mean those you associate with are saved Saved parents does not mean you are savedSaved parents does not mean you are saved Knowing what you need to do to be saved does not save you (Matt. 7:21)Knowing what you need to do to be saved does not save you (Matt. 7:21) Knowing you are lost does not save you (Acts 2:37-41)Knowing you are lost does not save you (Acts 2:37-41)

14 Association with Christ is Necessary for True Salvation “I tell you I do not know you…depart from me, all you workers of iniquity” (Lk. 13:27)“I tell you I do not know you…depart from me, all you workers of iniquity” (Lk. 13:27) Be baptized into Christ (Gal. 3:26-27)Be baptized into Christ (Gal. 3:26-27) Put on Christ…Live with ChristPut on Christ…Live with Christ Obey Christ…Be saved by ChristObey Christ…Be saved by Christ