The Misunderstandings of Developing Standards
Theme: Because we love God, we seek to please Him to the best of our ability.
I. The misunderstanding of __________.
A. The Biblical __________ of legalism (Galatians 2:14-16)
B. The real danger of __________ (Matthew 23:25-28)
II. The misunderstanding of __________
A. Defining Christian Liberty
1. Freedom from __________ (John 8:31-34)
2. Freedom from the __________ (Galatians 2:4)
3. Liberty is never to be used __________ or to gratify our __________ (Galatians 5:13)
B. Misapplications of Christian Liberty
- “God only cares about my __________, not my external actions.”
- “God doesn’t __________ say this is wrong.” (Philippians 1:9; Galatians 5:19-21; Romans 12:1-2)
- This won’t send me to __________.” (Romans 6:1-2; Proverbs 17:6)
- “God is not more _________ or less __________ with me based on my behavior.”
a. I can __________ God with how I live. (Ephesians 4:30)
b. I can __________ God with how I live. (Colossians 3:20; Philippians 1:9-11; Ephesians 5:7-11; Romans 12:1-2)
* “I can do what I __________.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
APPLICATION
- What is the basis for every decision that I make? What I want? What others want? What God wants?
- Which of the above excuses do I find myself making the most often?
- Are my decisions based on what is permissible or on what is truly best for God and for others?