Love Truth
Love Truth: Conform Life to Truth
James 4:13-5:6
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:2 (HCSB)
What is WRONG with the Church?
- Untamed Desires v1-2
(See Isaiah 53:6, Titus 3:3)
- Spiritual Compromise v3-4
(See Jeremiah 3:20, Hosea 9:1)
- Pride v6-7
(See Proverbs 3:34, 1 Peter 5:5)
- Broken Relationships v11-12
(See Psalm 101:5, 1 Peter 2:1)
What is Wrong with the church is YOU & Me!
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God."
What is RIGHT with the Church?
- Self-Surrender. v6.
- Undivided Loyalty. v8.
- Godly Humility. v9-10.
- Law of Love. 2:8
The Key to it all: Submit. Come Near.
Final thought:
We are to be transformed by the Word, not conformed to this World.
Series Information
Using the book of James as a backdrop, this series will outline practical realities for Christian living in today's culture. Key to all of it... the necessity to hold two principles on constant tension: LOVE and TRUTH. One without the other skews everything. Love Truth. Truth Loves.