1. “Middle of the Road” Christian Josh. 1:5-8

2. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Josh. 1:5-8

3. Recent Lessons

4. The “Bottom Line” Truth

5. Recent Lessons The “Bottom Line” Truth Our “Top of the Line” God

6. Recent Lessons The “Bottom Line” Truth Our “Top of the Line” God Today, “Middle of the Road” Christians

7. Recent Lessons The “Bottom Line” Truth Our “Top of the Line” God Today, “Middle of the Road” Christians God Has Revealed Himself

8. Recent Lessons The “Bottom Line” Truth Our “Top of the Line” God Today, “Middle of the Road” Christians God Has Revealed Himself How Shall I Respond?

9. God Has Spoken, How Shall I Respond? 1 Now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the judg- ments which I teach you to observe, that you may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers is giving you. 2 You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. Deut. 4:1-2

10. God Has Spoken, How Shall I Respond? 31 You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the LORD which He hates they have done to their gods; for they burn even their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods. 32 Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it. Deut. 12:31-32

11. God Has Spoken, How Shall I Respond? 2 Surely I am more stupid than any man, and do not have the understanding of a man. 3 I neither learned wisdom nor have knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son's name, If you know? 5 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar. Prov. 30:2-6

12. God Has Spoken, How Shall I Respond? 18 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Rev. 22:18-19

13. “Middle of the Road” Christians

14. 32 You shall be careful therefore to do as the LORD your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Deut. 5:32

15. “Middle of the Road” Christians 32 You shall be careful therefore to do as the LORD your God has commanded you. You shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Deut. 5:32 11 According to the instructions that they give you, and according to the decision which they pronounce to you, you shall do. You shall not turn aside from the verdict that they declare to you, either to the right hand or to the left. Deut. 17:11

16. “Middle of the Road” Christians 20 that his heart may not be lifted up above his brothers, and that he may not turn aside from the commandment, either to the right hand or to the left, so that he may continue long in his kingdom, he and his children, in Israel. Deut. 17:20

17. “Middle of the Road” Christians 20 that his heart may not be lifted up above his brothers, and that he may not turn aside from the commandment, either to the right hand or to the left, so that he may continue long in his kingdom, he and his children, in Israel. Deut. 17:20 14 and if you do not turn aside from any of the words that I command you today, to the right hand or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them. Deut. 28:14

18. “Middle of the Road” Christians 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. Josh. 1:7

19. “Middle of the Road” Christians 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. Josh. 1:7 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. 2 Chron. 24:1-2

20. Considerations About Turning

21. What causes turning

22. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way

23. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way Desire to justify self

24. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way Desire to justify self Desire to justify others

25. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way Desire to justify self Desire to justify others Pride

26. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way Desire to justify self Desire to justify others Pride Modern turnings to right or left

27. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way Desire to justify self Desire to justify others Pride Modern turnings to right or left Salvation

28. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way Desire to justify self Desire to justify others Pride Modern turnings to right or left Salvation Worship

29. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way Desire to justify self Desire to justify others Pride Modern turnings to right or left Salvation Worship Family

30. Considerations About Turning What causes turning It is the easy way Desire to justify self Desire to justify others Pride Modern turnings to right or left Salvation Worship Family Morality

31. The Path to Finding God

32. Believe in HimJohn 3:16

33. The Path to Finding God Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent (yield to Him) Acts 17:30

34. The Path to Finding God Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent (yield to Him) Acts 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9

35. The Path to Finding God Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent (yield to Him) Acts 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16

36. The Path to Finding God Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent (yield to Him) Acts 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His Church

37. The Path to Finding God Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent (yield to Him) Acts 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His Church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10