SOUL SAFETY Philippians 3:1, 2 1

Philippians 3:1-3 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. 2 SOUL SAFETY

Introduction  SAFETY is needed in all walks of life…  Driving - Walking - Running  Cooking  At Work - School - Home - Recreation  Traveling  When Using Electronic Devices - Cyber-Safety  SAFETY is needed every where and at all times!  SPIRITUAL SAFETY is Needed Above All! 3 SOUL SAFETY

Ephesians 6:10-13… 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand 4 SOUL SAFETY

Ephesians 6: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 5 SOUL SAFETY

Basic Spiritual Safety Needs  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - used on the job  Spiritual PPE is needed! - “the whole armor of God”  Ephesians 6:10-18  Instructions and Guidance - 2 Timothy 3:16, 17  Warnings - Matthew 7:15-20; Acts 20:28-31  Ephesians 5:6; Colossians 2:8; 2 Peter 2:1-3  1 Corinthians 10:12; 2 Timothy 4:1-4  Respect for Authority - Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:1, 2  Obedience - Hebrews 5:8, 9  Alertness - Ephesians 5:15, 16; 1 Peter 5:8, 9 6 SOUL SAFETY

Safe Examples to Follow  Abel  Genesis 4:4; Hebrews 11:4; Romans 10:17  Noah  Genesis 6:22; Hebrews 11:7  Abraham  James 2:21-23; Hebrews 11:17-19; Romans 4:12, 13  Paul  Acts 20:17-32; Philippians 4:8, 9; 1 Corinthians 11:1 7 SOUL SAFETY

Dangerous and Unsafe Behaviors  Ignoring Jesus Commands - Matthew 7:21-23  Following the Ways of Men - Isaiah 55:8, 9; Acts 26:9-11  Acts 5:29  Worldly Living - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Galatians 6:7, 8  Relying on Feelings - Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 28:26  Worshiping As You Please - Matthew 15:8, 9  Following the Majority - Matthew 7:13, 14, 22, 23  Practicing Political Correctness - John 12:42, 43 8 SOUL SAFETY

Wise and Safe Behaviors  Believing Jesus - Mark 16:16; John 14:15  Following Bible Examples - Acts 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16  1 Peter 4:11  Living Godly - 1 Peter 4:17, 18  Abstaining from Evil - 1 Peter 2:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:22  Being Transformed - Romans 12:1, 2; 1 John 2:15-17  Being Spiritually Minded - Romans 8:5-14  Dressing Modestly - 1 Timothy 2:9, 10  Conduct Becoming the Gospel - Philippians 1:27 9 SOUL SAFETY

Conclusion  Must Understand and Recognize Spiritual Dangers  Acknowledge Basic Spiritual Safety Needs  Heed the Safe Examples to Follow  Recognize Dangerous and Unsafe Behaviors  Practice Wise and Safe Behaviors 10

Hebrews 10: Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. 11 SOUL SAFETY