THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Decisive
Do not stand firm in the
faith
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be
strong.
THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Decisive
Do not stand firm in the
faith
Will not put on the whole
armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of
his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you
may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:12-13
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but
against the rulers, against the authorities, against the
cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you
may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:14-15
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth,
and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the
readiness given by the gospel of peace.
Ephesians 6:16-17
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with
which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the
evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God….
THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Decisive
Do not stand firm in the
faith
Will not put on the whole
armor of God
Do not honor Christ the
Lord as holy in their hearts
1 Peter 3:13-16
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for
what is good? But even if you should suffer for
righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear
of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor
Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to
make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason
for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness
and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when
you are slandered, those who revile your good
behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Decisive
Do not stand firm in the
faith
Will not put on the whole
armor of God
Do not honor Christ the
Lord as holy in their hearts
Do not contend for the
faith
Jude 3
Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you
about our common salvation, I found it necessary to
write appealing to you to contend for the faith that
was once for all delivered to the saints.
THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Judicious
Do not understand the will
of the Lord
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what
the will of the Lord is.
Hebrews 5:12-14
For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you
need someone to teach you again the first principles
of the oracles of God; and you have come to need
milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes
only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness,
for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who
are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use
have their senses exercised to discern both good and
evil.
THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Judicious
Do not understand the will
of the Lord
Have not been
transformed
Romans 12:1,2
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of
God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy
and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual
worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by
testing you may discern what is the will of God, what
is good and acceptable and perfect.
THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Judicious
Do not understand the will
of the Lord
Have not been
transformed
Do not walk in wisdom
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use
of the time.
THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Flated
Think more highly of
themselves than they
ought
Romans 12:3
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among
you not to think of himself more highly than he ought
to think, but to think with sober judgment, each
according to the measure of faith that God has
assigned.
THE “IN” CROWD
The
In-Flated
Think more highly of
themselves than they
ought
Brag about themselves,
even to God
Luke 18:9-12
He also told this parable to some who trusted in
themselves that they were righteous, and treated
others with contempt: “Two men went up into the
temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax
collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed
thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men,
extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax
collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I
get.’
Luke 18:13-14
“But the tax collector, standing far off, would not
even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast,
saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you,
this man went down to his house justified, rather than
the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be
humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be
exalted.”
Are you a member of the “in” crowd?
“Come out from among them and be separate.”