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1st Corinthians 2:1-16Whose Idea Was This?Whose Idea Was This?

1st Corinthians 2:1-16

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1st Corinthians (& everywhere else!)1st. In the Middle. Last.1st. In the Middle. Last.

One of most difficult problems of those who seek to communicate the Gospel to others is

matching their lives with the message.One of most difficult problems of those who seek to communicate the Gospel to others is

matching their lives with the message.

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1st CorinthiansFlying in FormationFlying in Formation

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Christ is what matters.Everything else is secondary…Take seriously any threat to unity!

Christ is what matters.Everything else is secondary…Take seriously any threat to unity!

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1st Corinthians (& everywhere else!)1st. In the Middle. Last.1st. In the Middle. Last.

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1 If I…do not have love, I am only a resounding gong

or a clanging cymbal.2 If I…do not have love,3 If I…do not have love,

1 If I…do not have love, I am only a resounding gong

or a clanging cymbal.2 If I…do not have love,3 If I…do not have love,

I am nothing.I gain nothing.I am nothing.I gain nothing.

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Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly WisdomUnity = ApprovalNeed to compromise for unity

- Values, convictions, integrity

Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly WisdomUnity = ApprovalNeed to compromise for unity

- Values, convictions, integrity.9

What do people see when we fight?High biblical standards?Loving our neighbor?Faith in a powerful God?Faith in a powerful God?

What do people see when we fight?High biblical standards?Loving our neighbor?Faith in a powerful God?Faith in a powerful God?

Self-Righteousness?Judgement & Condemnation?Defensiveness & Fear?Careless & Reckless People?

Self-Righteousness?Judgement & Condemnation?Defensiveness & Fear?Careless & Reckless People?

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“Too often in discussions that affect us all, the church has played the role of the frightened, insecure institution & not that of the people who gather weekly to worship the God of all true wisdom.”

- Kenneth L. Chafin

“Too often in discussions that affect us all, the church has played the role of the frightened, insecure institution & not that of the people who gather weekly to worship the God of all true wisdom.”

- Kenneth L. Chafin

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Matthew 538 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.

Matthew 538 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.

Matthew 538 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.

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40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

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43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven.

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He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

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47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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Godly Wisdom = worldly wisdom.Why do we think we can “win” by choosing not to follow Jesus’ lead?

Godly Wisdom = worldly wisdom.Why do we think we can “win” by choosing not to follow Jesus’ lead?

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Fighting breeds fighting.

breeds & conquers all. (Just ask Jesus)(Just ask Jesus)

Fighting breeds fighting. Anger.Anger. Hate.Hate.

breeds & conquers all.

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1st Corinthians (& everywhere else!)1st. In the Middle. Last.1st. In the Middle. Last.

1st Corinthians (& everywhere else!)

Because = > Commandment

One of most difficult problems of those who seek to communicate the Gospel to others is

matching their lives with the message.

Because = > Commandment

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