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2. Worldly Philosophies
It is heartbreaking for a godly man to see those who claim to love the Lord live by worldly philosophies
You only go around once, so go for the gusto - Living for the adventure and thrills of the moment
Looking out for #1 - Selfishly demanding rights instead of looking out for others

3. Worldly Philosophies
Eat, drink and be merry - hedonism - seeking out as much pleasure and happiness as possible
Don't worry - be happy - Ignore your problems & only consider what is best for you
I'm a product of my environment - My problems are someone else’s fault

4. Worldly Philosophies
My kids are going to have what I did not - I don’t like my life, so I will live it through my children
I don't want to get involved - I don’t care, so don’t bother me
I'm okay, You're okay and That's fine for you - There is no ultimate truth, so it varies with each person

5. Worldly Philosophies
Denial that truth can be known is an absolute statement
Biblical truth warns that those in sin are not okay, but are facing God’s judgement
Those who deny absolute truth cannot tolerate those who recognize it.

6. Review 2 Peter 1:16-21
The Scriptures are not fairy tales, myths, or the philosophies of men.
The Apostles were eyewitnesses of what they reported
The origin of Scripture is in God, not man.

7. Review 2 Peter 1:16-21
God communicated to man in many ways including:
Directly as with Adam and Moses (Genesis 1:28-29; Exodus 33:11)
A physical manifestation of Himself as with Abraham (Genesis 18),

8. Review 2 Peter 1:16-21
In a dream or vision
Solomon (1 Kings 3:5),
Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1:1),
Paul (Acts 9:10)
Through an angel - Gabriel talking to
Daniel (Daniel 8:16)
Mary (Luke 1:19)

9. Review 2 Peter 1:16-21
Through His son, Jesus - Hebrews 1:2-3
The Bible was inspired (God breathed) and recorded by men as the Holy Spirit moved them (2 Tim. 3:16)

10. The Need of a Biblical Mindset
Why does the church battle worldliness and schisms among its members?
There are proper reasons to be separate, including heresy Corinthians 6:14-17

11. The Need of a Biblical Mindset
Most church schisms are caused by
Unbiblical doctrine
Over emphasized minor doctrines
Personal preferences
Pride
Immaturity
The church would be very different if its people had a truly Biblical mindset

12. Developing a Biblical Mindset
2 Corinthians 10:4 - Paul’s ministry set out to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ
Romans 12:1-2 - the practical and reasonable response to the gospel

13. Developing a Biblical Mindset
How can conformity to the world be resisted when you are pressured & tempted
Recognize you are bought with the price of the precious blood of Christ
Recognize you are not a slave to sin, but a slave of God & righteousness (Rom. 6, Gal. 2:20)

14. Developing a Biblical Mindset
Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Transformed = metamorphosis
The old way of thinking is marked “defective” and replaced by a new way of thinking

15. The Power of the Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17
By the work & power of the Holy Spirit, the Bible will profit you to be adequate & equipped for every good work
Teaching / Doctrine - Scripture points us to the path of life and answer life’s great questions

16. The Power of the Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Reproof is to rebuke with sufficient cause to bring about conviction of sin.
See Matthew 18:15, Galatians 6:1-2
The Scriptures point out where a person has gotten off the path of life and moved out of fellowship

17. The Power of the Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Correction restores to a right state.
Scripture directs how to overcome sin & get back on the path of life
Instruction - trains us in righteousness.
See Psalm 119:9-11
Scripture tells us how to stay on the path of life & in fellowship with God

18. Doctrine
Instruction in Righteousness
Reproof
Correction

19. Conclusions
Do you have a Biblical mindset?
A Biblical mindset is characterized by striving to be transformed by the renewing of your mind

20. Which is more important to you?
Conclusions
Which is more important to you?
Being in agreement with God and pleasing Him or avoiding being rejected by others?

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