In Terms of Right and Wrong (Avoiding Confusions By Right Focus ) Part 1 (Baptist Preaching - Ph)
Channel: Discerning Word Baptist Church
Date: 2021-01-11

Sunday Morning Preaching on Thinking/Speaking Right
Jan 10 2021



In Terms of Right and Wrong
( Avoiding Confusions By Focusing on the Right Things )
Text: 1 John 4

Objective:   that the brethren avoid confusions both on their personal lives
and those we are trying to win over to the Lord
 Intro: 
  There can be much confusion when tackling the important issues of life 
  Even supposedly learned individuals falls short if focus on the right things are lost 

  The Bible focus on right/wrong, good/evil is highlighted 
   - Amos 5:14, Ecc. 12:14, Prov. 15:3, Deut. 30:15
  -"in terms of"... 
   1. As measured with a certain type of unit or category.
   2. Regarding; in reference to.
   3. As measured or indicated by, on the basis of.
  -"mete" - meter - measure - verses below
  -basic measurements vs. measuring / telling what is right/wrong - spirit
  -define spirit - basically, it is something that is not / can't be seen by physical eyes
   - compared to a person - 'confesseth', something person's possess
   - recall the trichotomy of God and of man. 

 How and Why we should focus and speak in terms of what is Right/Wrong: 
 1. There are many Enemies of God (in this matter)  - v.1
  - beware of false prophets  - 'antichrist' - v.3
  - always ask the question - "is this OF God?" 
 2. Focus on the Lord Jesus - personality, Godhood/deity - vv.2-3 
  - 'come in the flesh' - Jn. 1:14 - 'made flesh', Phil 2:7 - took 'form of a servant' 
  - Jesus is the way, the truth, the life - Jn. 14:6 
 3. Focus on the Right Relationship God have for His Children - v.4 
  - salvation - are you saved? 
  - separation of the saved to the unsaved/world - vv.5-6 
 4. Focus on the Right Love - God's Love as He is Love - vv. 7-21

Message/conclusion:  
 Let us not stray away from the right focus. 
 Always speak in terms of right/wrong. 





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