Living as Lights to the Darkness
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INTRO:
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Called to be holy
Trust in the Cornerstone
We are a set apart people
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew
Sermon Title - Lights living in the darkness
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Actions Speak Louder than Words
Actions Speak Louder than Words
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
James 2:14
Into the Spiderverse - Miles not ready to fight
As you live out your faith, you are called to stand out
Not just coming to church or being part of a youth group
Changed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Called into holiness
Living Out Your Holiness
Living Out Your Holiness
One way we display this - submission to authority
Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.
God’s charge to us is to respect and submit the authorities placed over us
Parents
Leaders
Teachers
Government
Why is this important?
We live in a world filled with anarchy
You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
The devil stands in complete defiance to the authority of God
A heart renewed by the Gospel delights in the Lord - We know that He is good
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. I do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me. How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
Submission is Reflection
Submission is Reflection
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
As a follower you will be persecuted
How you conduct your self speaks louder than your words
How you respond shows what you have placed your faith in
Have you been changed by the Gospel? Do you walk in the grace that has been afforded you?
Apostle Paul stoned - Apostles beaten
Paul give away his salvation