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We have been given a great task We have been given a great task in the building of souls for in the building of souls for eternity. eternity. God has warned us to build God has warned us to build very carefully. very carefully. (1 Cor 3:10- (1 Cor 3:10- 12) 12)

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We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

God has warned us to build very carefully. God has warned us to build very carefully. (1 Cor 3:10-12)(1 Cor 3:10-12)

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

1 Corinthians 3:10-12 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 3:10-12 (NKJV) - According to - According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. 11 For no other heed how he builds on it. 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation builds on this foundation withwith gold, silver, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,precious stones, wood, hay, straw,

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation withwith gold, silver, precious stones, wood, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, hay, straw,

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

We live in an age where discernment is We live in an age where discernment is being described as “Legalism.” being described as “Legalism.”

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

We live in an age where discernment is We live in an age where discernment is being described as “Legalism.” being described as “Legalism.”

Is this actually a defense of hay and stubble Is this actually a defense of hay and stubble as a building block?as a building block?

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

What we teach must be of substance and What we teach must be of substance and have a goal of bring others closer to have a goal of bring others closer to the Lord. the Lord.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

What we teach must be of substance and What we teach must be of substance and have a goal of bring others closer to have a goal of bring others closer to the Lord. the Lord.

God has not asked us to use our originality God has not asked us to use our originality to come up with ways to accomplish this to come up with ways to accomplish this task. In fact, God condemns those who use task. In fact, God condemns those who use this approach. this approach. (2 Cor 2:17; 2 Cor 4:1-2, 5)(2 Cor 2:17; 2 Cor 4:1-2, 5)

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

2 Corinthians 2:17 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 2:17 (NKJV) - For we are - For we are not, as so many, peddling the word of God; not, as so many, peddling the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.speak in the sight of God in Christ.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

2 Corinthians 4:1-2 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:1-2 (NKJV) - Therefore, - Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2But we received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the of the truth commending ourselves to every truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. man’s conscience in the sight of God.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

2 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV) - For we do not - For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. sake.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

He wants us to preach the word! He wants us to preach the word! (2 Tim 4:1-4)(2 Tim 4:1-4)

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

2 Timothy 4:1-4 (NKJV)2 Timothy 4:1-4 (NKJV) - I charge - I charge youyou therefore before God and the Lord Jesus therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season Preach the word! Be ready in season andand out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. with all longsuffering and teaching.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

For the time will come when they will not For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, their own desires, becausebecause they have itching they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn teachers; 4 and they will turn theirtheir ears ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.fables.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

This is not the fluff of the modern day This is not the fluff of the modern day “contemporary worship” movement.“contemporary worship” movement.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

God’s word will bring a principled, God’s word will bring a principled, consistent approach to life. consistent approach to life.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

God’s word will bring a principled, God’s word will bring a principled, consistent approach to life. consistent approach to life.

It is through consistent preaching, rebuke It is through consistent preaching, rebuke and support that this kind of building and support that this kind of building will take place. will take place. (Titus 1:9, 13)(Titus 1:9, 13)

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

Titus 1:9 (NKJV)Titus 1:9 (NKJV) - holding fast the faithful - holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.convict those who contradict.

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

Titus 1:13 (NKJV)Titus 1:13 (NKJV) - This testimony is true. - This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,may be sound in the faith,

We have been given a great task in the We have been given a great task in the building of souls for eternity.building of souls for eternity.

Good building is not easy and it is not Good building is not easy and it is not cheap!cheap!

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

What does it mean to be “unstable?”What does it mean to be “unstable?”

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

What does it mean to be “unstable?”What does it mean to be “unstable?” Unstable - having a tendency to change Unstable - having a tendency to change

one's views and attitudes one's views and attitudes unstable, unstable, unsteady, not settled unsteady, not settled (2 Pt 2.14); (2 Pt 2.14); substantively, of someone not settled in his substantively, of someone not settled in his thinking thinking unstable person unstable person (2 Pt (2 Pt 3.16) - Friberg3.16) - Friberg

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

We all have been here at one point in our We all have been here at one point in our lives. We must not live in instability!lives. We must not live in instability!

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

Instability brings despair and uncertainty. Instability brings despair and uncertainty.

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

Instability brings despair and uncertainty. Instability brings despair and uncertainty. Being like a wave that is tossed about is no Being like a wave that is tossed about is no

fun. fun. (Eph 4:14-15)(Eph 4:14-15)

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

Ephesians 4:14-15 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:14-15 (NKJV) - that we - that we should no longer be children, tossed to and should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—Christ—

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

It you stay in this state too long you will It you stay in this state too long you will likely quit. likely quit.

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

It you stay in this state too long you will It you stay in this state too long you will likely quit. likely quit.

You will be easy prey to be moved by You will be easy prey to be moved by manipulation of men.manipulation of men.

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

It you stay in this state too long you will It you stay in this state too long you will likely quit. likely quit.

You will be easy prey to be moved by You will be easy prey to be moved by manipulation of men.manipulation of men.

Relationships become more important than Relationships become more important than God’s word.God’s word.

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

It you stay in this state too long you will It you stay in this state too long you will likely quit. likely quit.

You will be easy prey to be moved by You will be easy prey to be moved by manipulation of men.manipulation of men.

Relationships become more important than Relationships become more important than God’s word.God’s word.

Emotion’s are often used to bring a change. Emotion’s are often used to bring a change. (1 Thess 2:5-6)(1 Thess 2:5-6)

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 (NKJV)1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 (NKJV) - For - For neither at any time did we use flattering neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness—God covetousness—God isis witness. 6Nor did we witness. 6Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ.demands as apostles of Christ.

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Threats and peer-pressure are effective. Threats and peer-pressure are effective. (Jn 9:22)(Jn 9:22)

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

John 9:22 (NKJV)John 9:22 (NKJV) - His parents said these - His parents said these thingsthings because they feared the Jews, for the because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed confessed thatthat He He waswas Christ, he would be Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.put out of the synagogue.

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

Empty sayings become appealing. Empty sayings become appealing.

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

Empty sayings become appealing. Empty sayings become appealing. You will be tempted to wrest the scripture You will be tempted to wrest the scripture

to commend your lifestyle. to commend your lifestyle. (2 Pt 3:16-17)(2 Pt 3:16-17)

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

2 Peter 3:16-17 (NKJV)2 Peter 3:16-17 (NKJV) - as also in all his - as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable which untaught and unstable peoplepeople twist to twist to their own destruction, as their own destruction, as they dothey do also the rest also the rest of the Scriptures. 17 You therefore, beloved, of the Scriptures. 17 You therefore, beloved, since you know since you know thisthis beforehand, beware lest beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked;being led away with the error of the wicked;

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

The arguments of the unstable will have no The arguments of the unstable will have no consistency.consistency.

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

The arguments of the unstable will have no The arguments of the unstable will have no consistency.consistency.

They will appeal to the flesh and attempt to They will appeal to the flesh and attempt to “win” at any cost. (Ex 1 Cor 11, debate “win” at any cost. (Ex 1 Cor 11, debate arguments) arguments)

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

The arguments of the unstable will have no The arguments of the unstable will have no consistency.consistency.

They will appeal to the flesh and attempt to They will appeal to the flesh and attempt to “win” at any cost. (Ex 1 Cor 11, debate “win” at any cost. (Ex 1 Cor 11, debate arguments) arguments)

You will be tempted to “burn out” and give You will be tempted to “burn out” and give up.up. (Lk 8:13) (Lk 8:13)

The Dangers of InstabilityThe Dangers of Instability

Luke 8:13 (NKJV)Luke 8:13 (NKJV) - But the ones on the - But the ones on the rock rock are thoseare those who, when they hear, receive who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.temptation fall away.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

It is found in the Lordship of Christ. It is found in the Lordship of Christ. (Col 2:6-7)(Col 2:6-7)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV)Colossians 2:6-7 (NKJV) - As you - As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.thanksgiving.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

God’s foundation is found in justice and God’s foundation is found in justice and righteousness which demand discernment. righteousness which demand discernment. (Psa 89:14; 97:2; Heb 5:12-14)(Psa 89:14; 97:2; Heb 5:12-14)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Psalm 89:14 (NKJV)Psalm 89:14 (NKJV) - Righteousness and - Righteousness and justice justice areare the foundation of Your throne; the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face.Mercy and truth go before Your face.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Psalm 97:2 (NKJV)Psalm 97:2 (NKJV) - Clouds and darkness - Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice surround Him; Righteousness and justice areare the foundation of His throne. the foundation of His throne.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Hebrews 5:12-14 (NKJV)Hebrews 5:12-14 (NKJV) - For though by - For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need this time you ought to be teachers, you need someonesomeone to teach you again the first to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. have come to need milk and not solid food. 13For everyone who partakes 13For everyone who partakes onlyonly of milk of milk isis unskilled in the word of righteousness, unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. for he is a babe.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

14 But solid food belongs to those who are 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, of full age, that is,that is, those who by reason of those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.both good and evil.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

By the very definition of God and His By the very definition of God and His nature we must see the need to yield nature we must see the need to yield every thought to Him. every thought to Him.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

By the very definition of God and His By the very definition of God and His nature we must see the need to yield nature we must see the need to yield every thought to Him. every thought to Him.

While we cannot answer every question or While we cannot answer every question or situation, we can clearly know what situation, we can clearly know what is sure. is sure. (Rom 8:14-16; 1 Thess 5:21)(Rom 8:14-16; 1 Thess 5:21)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Romans 8:14-16 (NKJV)Romans 8:14-16 (NKJV) - For as many as - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children witness with our spirit that we are children of God, of God,

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (NKJV)1 Thessalonians 5:21 (NKJV) - Test all - Test all things; hold fast what is good.things; hold fast what is good.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

It is found in the forgiveness and grace of It is found in the forgiveness and grace of GodGod

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

It is found in the forgiveness and grace of It is found in the forgiveness and grace of GodGod

God has a way that gives assurance. God has a way that gives assurance. (1 Jn 4:1, 6)(1 Jn 4:1, 6)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

1 John 4:1 (NKJV)1 John 4:1 (NKJV) - Beloved, do not - Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. false prophets have gone out into the world.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

1 John 4:6 (NKJV)1 John 4:6 (NKJV) - We are of God. He - We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.spirit of truth and the spirit of error.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

This is not the way of “easy-believism” but This is not the way of “easy-believism” but one of a studied understanding in the one of a studied understanding in the promises of God.promises of God.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

This is not the way of “easy-believism” but This is not the way of “easy-believism” but one of a studied understanding in the one of a studied understanding in the promises of God.promises of God.

Look at the paths of those who talk of Look at the paths of those who talk of God’s grace but now deny God’s way of God’s grace but now deny God’s way of salvation to have “unity” with salvation to have “unity” with unbelievers. unbelievers. (Acts 2:38)(Acts 2:38)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Acts 2:38 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 (NKJV) - Then Peter said to - Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.gift of the Holy Spirit.

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Would you rather have the temporary “joy” Would you rather have the temporary “joy” of man-centered, performance based of man-centered, performance based worship with its empty promises or worship with its empty promises or standing in the precious promises of God standing in the precious promises of God alone? alone? (2 Pt 1:2-4)(2 Pt 1:2-4)

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2 Peter 1:2-4 (NKJV)2 Peter 1:2-4 (NKJV) - Grace and peace be - Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that power has given to us all things that pertainpertain to life and godliness, through the to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, and virtue,

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4 by which have been given to us 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the the divine nature, having escaped the corruption corruption that isthat is in the world through lust. in the world through lust.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

It is found in protecting the conscience. It is found in protecting the conscience. (Acts 24:15)(Acts 24:15)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Acts 24:15 (NKJV)Acts 24:15 (NKJV) - I have hope in God, - I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of there will be a resurrection of thethe dead, both dead, both of of thethe just and just and thethe unjust. unjust.

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If you are not sure, do not practice it! If you are not sure, do not practice it! (Rom 14:23)(Rom 14:23)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Romans 14:23 (NKJV)Romans 14:23 (NKJV) - But he who - But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because doubts is condemned if he eats, because he he doesdoes not not eateat from faith; for whatever from faith; for whatever isis not not from faith is sin.from faith is sin.

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There is a great certainty is demanding There is a great certainty is demanding Book, Chapter and Verse for all of our Book, Chapter and Verse for all of our teachings and practices. teachings and practices. (Col 3:17; 2 Tim 3:16-17)(Col 3:17; 2 Tim 3:16-17)

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Colossians 3:17 (NKJV)Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) - And - And whateverwhatever you do in word or deed, you do in word or deed, dodo all in the name all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.Father through Him.

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2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV)2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) - All Scripture - All Scripture isis given by inspiration of God, and given by inspiration of God, and isis profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Some men promote the destruction of the Some men promote the destruction of the conscience. (Ex. Inst. Music and singing)conscience. (Ex. Inst. Music and singing)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

It is found in the peace of God that comes It is found in the peace of God that comes from a walk in His promises. from a walk in His promises. (Phil 4:7)(Phil 4:7)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)Philippians 4:7 (NKJV) - and the peace of - and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.Christ Jesus.

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Please do not stay in the land of uncertainty.Please do not stay in the land of uncertainty.

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

Please do not stay in the land of uncertainty.Please do not stay in the land of uncertainty. There is a great strength in praying to God There is a great strength in praying to God

with confidence in His promises. with confidence in His promises. (James (James 1:6-8; 1 Jn 5:13)1:6-8; 1 Jn 5:13)

The Elements of God’s FoundationThe Elements of God’s Foundation

James 1:6-8 (NKJV)James 1:6-8 (NKJV) - But let him ask in - But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 8 he ishe is a double-minded man, unstable in all a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.his ways.

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1 John 5:13 (NKJV)1 John 5:13 (NKJV) - These things I have - These things I have written to you who believe in the name of written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may you have eternal life, and that you may continue tocontinue to believe in the name of the Son believe in the name of the Son of God.of God.

Steps to Building a Stable SoulSteps to Building a Stable Soul

Come to know the cross of Christ. Come to know the cross of Christ. (Gal 2:20; 6:14)(Gal 2:20; 6:14)

Steps to Building a Stable SoulSteps to Building a Stable Soul

Galatians 2:20 (NKJV)Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) - I have been - I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the live, but Christ lives in me; and the lifelife which I now live in the flesh I live by faith which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Himself for me.

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Galatians 6:14 (NKJV)Galatians 6:14 (NKJV) - But God forbid - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Steps to Building a Stable SoulSteps to Building a Stable Soul

When I come to see the cross then I can When I come to see the cross then I can know that God wants me as His child.know that God wants me as His child.

Steps to Building a Stable SoulSteps to Building a Stable Soul

When I come to see the cross then I can When I come to see the cross then I can know that God wants me as His child.know that God wants me as His child.

It also tells me that the path of suffering has It also tells me that the path of suffering has a desired end. a desired end. (Heb 12:1-4)(Heb 12:1-4)

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Hebrews 12:1-4 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:1-4 (NKJV) - Therefore we also, - Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares sin which so easily ensnares us,us, and let us run and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of ourour faith, who for the joy that was set before Him faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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3 For consider Him who endured such 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your you become weary and discouraged in your souls. 4 You have not yet resisted to souls. 4 You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.bloodshed, striving against sin.

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It will cause me to reject the cheap swats of It will cause me to reject the cheap swats of men that in fact lead away from the cross. men that in fact lead away from the cross. (Gal 6:12)(Gal 6:12)

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Galatians 6:12 (NKJV)Galatians 6:12 (NKJV) - As many as - As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these these wouldwould compel you to be circumcised, compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.for the cross of Christ.

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Let your reading be scripture center and not Let your reading be scripture center and not centered in the writings of men.centered in the writings of men.

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Let your reading be scripture center and not Let your reading be scripture center and not centered in the writings of men.centered in the writings of men.

I was disturbed several years ago when a I was disturbed several years ago when a group of preachers was asked concerning group of preachers was asked concerning what books they were reading.what books they were reading.

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More and more I see “trendy” subjects More and more I see “trendy” subjects being preached by many that have no basis being preached by many that have no basis in the scripture. How can this happen?in the scripture. How can this happen?

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More and more I see “trendy” subjects More and more I see “trendy” subjects being preached by many that have no basis being preached by many that have no basis in the scripture. How can this happen?in the scripture. How can this happen?

It is very discouraging to see the regular It is very discouraging to see the regular messages being presented in local messages being presented in local assemblies. What is being preached and assemblies. What is being preached and what is not being preached?what is not being preached?

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Years ago I asked Bill Hall about what a Years ago I asked Bill Hall about what a man preached from a pulpit concerning man preached from a pulpit concerning the number 666 found in the Book of the number 666 found in the Book of Revelation. His reply was “I would rather Revelation. His reply was “I would rather preach exclamation mark rather than preach exclamation mark rather than question marks.”question marks.”

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Years ago I asked Bill Hall about what a Years ago I asked Bill Hall about what a man preached from a pulpit concerning man preached from a pulpit concerning the number 666 found in the Book of the number 666 found in the Book of Revelation. His reply was “I would rather Revelation. His reply was “I would rather preach exclamation mark rather than preach exclamation mark rather than question marks.”question marks.”

Some churches are allowing destabilizing Some churches are allowing destabilizing preaching to come unchallenged. preaching to come unchallenged.

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Surround yourself with Christians that are Surround yourself with Christians that are building on the rock of God’s word.building on the rock of God’s word.

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You may have to find new friends. You may have to find new friends. (Ps 1:1-(Ps 1:1-3)3)

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Psalm 1:1-3 (NKJV)Psalm 1:1-3 (NKJV) - Blessed - Blessed isis the man Who the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2of the scornful; 2 But his delight But his delight isis in the law of in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.whatever he does shall prosper.

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You may need to find a local church that is You may need to find a local church that is building properly. building properly.

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You may need to find a local church that is You may need to find a local church that is building properly. building properly.

You may, for a while, have to stand alone. You may, for a while, have to stand alone.

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You may need to find a local church that is You may need to find a local church that is building properly. building properly.

You may, for a while, have to stand alone. You may, for a while, have to stand alone. What kind of foundation do you have? What kind of foundation do you have?

(Eph 2:20)(Eph 2:20)

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You may need to find a local church that is You may need to find a local church that is building properly. building properly.

You may, for a while, have to stand alone. You may, for a while, have to stand alone. What kind of foundation do you have? What kind of foundation do you have? (Eph (Eph

2:20)2:20) Ephesians 2:20 (NKJV)Ephesians 2:20 (NKJV) - having been built on - having been built on

the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerChrist Himself being the chief cornerstone,stone,