Relationships – 2/22/12

Health – 2/15/12

Money – 2/8/12

Right & Wrong – 2/1/12

Right and Wrong

John 14:6
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.

SOME TRUTHS ABOUT RIGHT AND WRONG.

WE WERE ALL BORN WITH A CONSCIENCE.
Romans 2:14-16
Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know his law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it.  They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right.  And this is the message I proclaim—that the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life.

THAT CONSCIENCE CAN BECOME HARDENED AND DAMAGED.
Acts 28:26-27
When you hear what I say,  you will not understand.  When you see what I do, you will not comprehend.  For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes—  so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them.’

WE HAVE A HISTORY OF MAKING BAD CHOICES
Isaiah 64:5-7
You welcome those who gladly do good, who follow godly ways. But you have been very angry with us, for we are not godly.  We are constant sinners; how can people like us be saved?  We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds,  they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind. Yet no one calls on your name  or pleads with you for mercy. Therefore, you have turned away from us  and turned us over to our sins.

SO HOW DO WE FIGURE OUT WHAT’S REALLY RIGHT OR WRONG?

1.  Choose for YOURSELF.  Don’t let OTHERS choose FOR YOU.
Joshua 24:14-15
“So fear the LORD and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD alone.  But if you refuse to serve the LORD, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the LORD.”

2.  Take PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for your CHOICES and your OPINIONS.
… the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life. V. 16

3.  Figure out GOD’S VIEW on the subject
Hebrews 4:12-13
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.  Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,  for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

4.  Remember, God’s boundaries are there to PROTECT YOU, not to CONTROL YOU.
Psalm 145:8-9
The LORD is merciful and compassionate,  slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The LORD is good to everyone.  He showers compassion on all his creation.

It all comes down to this question.  Do you believe that God is who he says he is and that he’ll do what he says he’ll do?

Are you ready to put your trust in him tonight?

Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, God, and know my heart;  test me and know my anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Let’s work it out
1.   Have you ever done something you knew was wrong but you did it anyway and paid the consequence?  Tell the story.

2.  Have you ever been involved in something you didn’t know was wrong, and you found out that is wrong when you paid the consequences?

3.  It always seems that when issues of right and wrong come up that people take sides, get defensive, and people get offended.”  God is described as “merciful and compassionate,  slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.  At the same, God obviously has standards that he talks about in the Bible.  How do you think we should respond when in a discussion about something that is right or wrong?

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March 2-3

On March 2-3, mosaic is packing up and heading down to Dickson Valley Camp and Retreat Center in Newark, IL.  This will be a great opportunity for you get out of the house, hang out with some friends, and experience the winter mosaic style.  The cost for the weekend is only $80.  ALL MEALS AND LATE-NIGHT SNACK INCLUDED! The camp features a Tubing Hill, Broomball, Fireplaces, Gymnasium, Indoor climbing wall, Rope Bridge, Frisbee Golf, Obstacle Course and much more.  As always, the services at Winter Retreat will have awesome worship and messages that will challenge you to keep your relationship with God in MOTION!

Deposit due FEBRUARY 12.  You can download a registration form by clicking on the link below.

REGISTRATION FORM

Forgiveness – 1/25/12

Self-Esteem – 1/4/12