Are We Presumptuous?

Are You Presumptuous?

(Deuteronomy 18:15-22)

Introduction:

1. “Jesus loves me this I know for the bible tells me so.”

2. How do we know that, does the bible explicitly say that it is so?

3. We can know that this is something that is definitely implied in scripture.

4. What about the silence of the scriptures, is it presumptuous to say that which the Bible is silent on provides us with permission?

5. This is precisely what I would like to talk about this morning, proving that the silence of the scriptures is prohibitive and not permissive.

I. The Law of Moses Taught the Israelites to Not Be Presumptuous

A. God instructed Moses in great detail how He wanted the people of Israel His chosen people to follow His instructions.

B. (Deut. 32:46, 47).

C. (Deut. 29:29) God never wanted them to speculate what He wanted them to do.

D. Do not turn to the left or to the right (Duet. 5:32).

E. (Num. 20:7-12).

1. God did not tell Moses that He could not strike the rock.

2. Do we presume to know what God wants or approves when God is silent?

II. Jesus the Devine was Not Presumptuous

A. How did Jesus treat the scriptures?

B. (John 4:34).

C. (John 12:48-50).

D. John 14:10, 31).

E. (Heb. 1:2).

III. How Not to Be Presumptuous

A. (1 Cor. 2:11, 16).

B. (2 Tim. 2:15)

1. Study/diligence – to be eager having an intense desire

a. One who studies their Bibles on a regular basis.

2. Rightly dividing / accurately handling – to analyze correctly, cut a straight line,

a. One must make proper distinction between what is says and what it does not says.

b. In contrast to being deceitful (2 Cor. 4:2).

3. God demands us to be accurate in knowing and applying His word.

a. (Gal. 1:6-9).

C. (John 8:31-32).

D. (Phil 1:9-11).

1. We must make the distinction between what is written and what is prescribed.

a. Not everything in the Bible is approved.

b. It is correct to say that the bible it wholly inspired, though, incorrect to say that it is all approved.

2. We must distinguish between the Old and the New Testament.

a. (Deut. 5:1-3).

b. (Col. 2:14; Gal. 4:24-25; Heb. 8:7-13).

3. We must distinguish between specific instructions to individuals and instructions for all.

a. 2 Tim. 4:13

4. We must distinguish between the temporary and the permanent.

a. (Matt. 10:5-6; Mark 16:15, 16).

5. We must distinguish between faith and opinion.

a. (Matt. 24:35, 36).

6. We must distinguish between background circumstances and essential requirements.

a. (Luke 22:12; Mark 16:15)

7. We must distinguish between human customs and Divine law.

a. Rom. 14:4-6

8. We must know the difference between interpretation and application.

“We must not speak were God has not spoken and be silent where God has intentionally hushed.”

Conclusion:

1. Are we being presumptuous when we only speak where the Bible speaks and remain silent were the Bible is silent?

2. What honest rational conclusion can we make in that which God is silent?

3. The only authority we have is the authority of scripture.

4. (Rev. 22:18).