Disappointments New Christians Face 1.Same Weaknesses As Before (Disappointed with themselves)  Many begin with great joy Ac 8:39  Then discouraged by.

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Disappointments New Christians Face 1.Same Weaknesses As Before (Disappointed with themselves)  Many begin with great joy Ac 8:39  Then discouraged by temptations Lk 8:13  We can help by reminding them:  Growth is progressive Ro 12:1-2; Co 3:5-11  God is willing to forgive 1Jn 1:9; 2:1  God will provide strength Ph 2:12-13; 4:13

2.Imperfect Christians (Disappointed by their brethren)  Inconsistency in others Ga 2:11-14  Ill treatment by brethren 2Ti 1:15; 4:10,16  We can help by:  Setting better examples 1Ti 4:12  Confessing wrong when it occurs  Reminding them that older Christians are also growing Ph 3:12-14 Disappointments New Christians Face

3.Trials And Temptations (Disappointed by the world)  Pleasures and responsibilities Lk 8:14  Discouragement by ‘ friends ’ 1Co 15:33-34  We can help by:  Setting an example Mt 6:33  Showing ‘ love of the Father ’ 1Jn 2:15-17  Developing relationships that are ‘ in the Lord ’, not just social interests Disappointments New Christians Face

4.False Conceptions About Prosperity (Disappointed by lack of success)  Thinking that all problems will go away  Such is not always true 1Pe 1:6-9; Ja 1:2-4  We can help by:  Preparing them for possible adversity  As Paul did Ac 14:21-22; 2Ti 3:12  Reminding them that Satan often strikes hardest when new in the faith 1Pe 5:8 Disappointments New Christians Face

5.Too Much Negative Preaching (Disappointed by their preachers)  Too much creates carnal Christians 1Co 3:3  Error must be opposed 2Ti 4:1-4; Ju 3  It should be done in love Ep 4:15  With prayer for their souls Ro 10:1  With recognition for their good Ro 10:2-3  With gentleness, patience, humility, and understanding 2Ti 2:24-26 Disappointments New Christians Face

1.Same Weaknesses As Before 2.Imperfect Christians 3.Trials And Temptations 4.False Conceptions About Prosperity 5.Too Much Negative Preaching “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” ~ Galatians 6:1 Disappointments New Christians Face