Northside church of Christ
Difference Between Mistress and Wife
What is the difference between a mistress and a wife? John is trying to warn us and save us from a bad emotional investment. If we don't listen it may be our downfall. If we pay attention, victory is assured!
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Northside Church Of Christ
2500 Parrish St, Waco, TX 76705, USA
Sunday 5:00 AM
Text: (1 John 2:12-17)
Introduction:
The “World” is just such a temptress; she beckons and tempts us.
Never is she committed to our good.
Introduction:
The “World” is just such a temptress; she beckons and tempts us.
Never is she committed to our good.
1. Victory is Assured! (1 John 2:13-14)
Note two things:
The word “overcome” – NIKE – “victory.”
The tense of the verb (past completed action).
This victory has already occurred! (1 John 5:4; John 16:33; Rev. 12:11)
Note two things:
The word “overcome” – NIKE – “victory.”
The tense of the verb (past completed action).
This victory has already occurred! (1 John 5:4; John 16:33; Rev. 12:11)
2. The Need for All People in God’s Family (1 John 2:12-14)
The NT commonly refers to Christians in terms of a family.
“Fathers” – A title of respect (Acts 7:2; 22:1; Matthew 23:9)
“Children”, and “young men.” (Revelation 2:4)
The NT commonly refers to Christians in terms of a family.
“Fathers” – A title of respect (Acts 7:2; 22:1; Matthew 23:9)
“Children”, and “young men.” (Revelation 2:4)
3. Infatuation With the World (1 John 2:15-17)
Rivals for the Christian’s heart.
No, this is not telling us to:
Be unloving and condemning towards the world.
Be unconcerned about the environment! (Genesis 1:31)
The “world” refers to…? (James 4:4; Ephesians 5:25-27)
The battle for our hearts and commitment is powerful and subtle.
Rivals for the Christian’s heart.
No, this is not telling us to:
Be unloving and condemning towards the world.
Be unconcerned about the environment! (Genesis 1:31)
The “world” refers to…? (James 4:4; Ephesians 5:25-27)
The battle for our hearts and commitment is powerful and subtle.
4. Our Downfall (1 John 2:16)
“The cravings of sinful man” (NIV)
“The lust of his eyes.”
“Pride in possessions.”
“The cravings of sinful man” (NIV)
“The lust of his eyes.”
“Pride in possessions.”
5. A Bad Emotional Investment (1 John 2:17)
She has come out especially for him… (Proverbs 7:13-15).
Apparently he’s not as special as she suggested… (Proverbs 7:25-26)
Don’t put your power and energies in “the world.” Come to Jesus instead.
He offers relationship and love that is deep, and fulfilling.
She has come out especially for him… (Proverbs 7:13-15).
Apparently he’s not as special as she suggested… (Proverbs 7:25-26)
Don’t put your power and energies in “the world.” Come to Jesus instead.
He offers relationship and love that is deep, and fulfilling.