Challenges of Our Changing World Galatians 6:7-10

Challenges of Our Changing World

Galatians 6:7-10

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Gal. 6:7-10

As We Have Opportunities• Our world has changed


• "In this decade . . ." was 47 years ago



• Greater opportunity = great responsibility




• Change? Is it good or bad?




• Change? Is it good or bad?

• May be upsetting, but it is neutral

Illustrations of Neutral Things

Illustrations of Neutral Things• Serpent of brass


• When made by Moses



• When used by Moses (Num. 21)




• When it became Nehushtan (2 Kings 18)





• Unleavened bread/fruit of vine





• Unleavened bread/fruit of vine• When in the store






• When used right in worship







• When misused in worship







• When misused in worship

• Technology

Technology—Neutral/Good/Evil• Computers/Phones/DVD/CD/Internet/???

Technology—Neutral/Good/Evil• Technology and personal growth

Technology—Neutral/Good/Evil• Technology and personal growth• Bible study


• Meditation thoughts


• Meditation thoughts

• Maps/calendars/notes


• Technology and benevolence


• Technology and benevolence• Sharing of needs/information



• Andrew II



• Andrew II

• Reminders/maps



• Technology and edification



• Technology and edification• Look around you!




• I appreciate you!





• I care for you (grief or problems)






• I share my life with you (friendship)







• Groups in the church







• Groups in the church

• Our website—Sundays and everyday




• Technology and evangelism




• Technology and evangelism• Look around you!





• DVD's





• DVD's

• Our website





• DVD's

• Our website

• Special studies/ Q & A





• DVD's

• Our website


• Facebook and posting information





• DVD's

• Our website


• Facebook and posting information

• Missionaries/visitors

Technology—Neutral/Good/Evil

Technology—Neutral/Good/Evil• Anonymity changes character


• Gossiping/taking up a reproach/rumor



• Pornography/sexting




• Choking out the spiritual





• Profanity and vulgarity






• Taking His name in vain—OMG







• Dangers in worship







• Dangers in worship• Small children







• Dangers in worship• Small children• Interrupting your worship—damnation







• Dangers in worship• Small children• Interrupting your worship—damnation• Interrupting another's worship







• Dangers in worship• Small children• Interrupting your worship—damnation• Interrupting another's worship• Texting/interrupting another's worship

Unchanged Plan to be Saved

Unchanged Plan to be Saved• Believe John 3:16


• Repent Acts 17:30



• Confess Faith Rom. 10:9




• Be Baptized Acts 22:16





Added to His church, His body, His kingdom





Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

• Be Faithful Rev. 2:10

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Challenges of Our Changing World Galatians 6:7-10