What the Fool Says 1. The Problem of Pride We all want to believe we are wise, 1 John 2:16 Do not deceive yourself, 1 Cor. 3:18 Since most do not fear.

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What the Fool Says 1

The Problem of Pride We all want to believe we are wise, 1 John 2:16 Do not deceive yourself, 1 Cor. 3:18 Since most do not fear God, most are not wise, Proverbs 9:10 2

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“There is no God” (Psalm 14:1) This fool prefers to live in sin, 14:1 –Ignores God and practices sin, Psalm 10:3-4; Rom. 1:18-22, 28; Eph. 4: God is watching…and the fool hates that! 8

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“There is no God” (Psalm 14:1) This fool prefers to live in sin –Ignores God and practices sin, Psalm 10:3-4; Rom. 1:18-22, 28; Eph. 4: God is watching! -Renounces God’s rule by refusing God’s presence and power, Exodus 5:2 10

“There is no God” (Psalm 14:1) This fool despises God’s wisdom and authority, Proverbs 1:7 –Respects no binding standard, Judges 21:25; Proverbs 14:16 –Wants no personal accountability, John 12:48; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 14:12 11

“The Gospel is Foolish” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25) This fool says there is no definite truth John 18:37 (14:6; 17:17) This fool argues with the gospel (cf. Eccl. 5:1) –How to be saved, Acts 2:37-38, 41 –One church, Matt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23 –True worship, John 4:23-24 –Obedient living, Matthew 4:4; 7:

“Life is a Party!” (Ecclesiastes 7:4) This fool says “trust yourself” Prov. 12:15; Isa. 22:13; Luke 15:13 –“To thine own self be true” (Shakespeare) –“I really need to focus on me right now.” You need to focus on Jesus, Heb. 12:1-2 Deny yourself and follow Jesus, Luke 9:23; Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 4:16 13

“Life is a Party!” (Ecclesiastes 7:4) –Self-expression viewed as a virtue… General worldliness, 1 John 2:15-17 –Immodest clothing –Drinking, drugs, etc. –Entertainment, music, etc., Romans 1:32 LGBT agenda Christians express Christ, not the world, Colossians 3:9-10; Galatians 2:20 14

“Life is a Party!” (Ecclesiastes 7:4) –This fool lives for the earth, not for heaven, 1 Cor. 15:32 No eternal vision, Hebrews 11:13-14; 2 Corinthians 4:18 Do not be deceived, 1 Cor. 15:33 15

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