Avoiding Wrong Measuring Standards in Building Spiritual Foundations
Establishing a solid spiritual foundation requires using the right measuring standards, as highlighted in 2 Corinthians 10:12. This content emphasizes the importance of aligning with the blueprint of God's Word instead of relying on personal opinions or self-authority, drawing wisdom from biblical warnings and teachings. By avoiding improper measuring standards and recognizing the ultimate authority of Jesus, individuals can build a steadfast spiritual base.
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Wrong Measuring Standards 2 Corinthians 10:12
2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. Wrong Measuring Standards 2
Introduction Wise builders will have at least 2 things! A blueprint (floor plan) A measuring standard to measure length, width, height, angles Spiritual builders have similar tools The blueprint (pattern) and rule of life - the word of God James 1:25; Romans 6:17; Hebrews 8:5; Titus 2:6-8 The Bible warnings against using other measuring standards or adding to or taking from God s word Revelation 22:18, 19; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 3 Wrong Measuring Standards
Wrong Measuring Standards! Wrong Measuring Standards 4
Ourselves & Opinions Paul declares this is not wise 2 Corinthians 10:12 Many today use as their standard Their Opinions Not wise because: A fool is right in his own eyes - Proverbs 12:15 What seems right is usually wrong - Proverbs 14:12 Woe to the wise in their own eyes - Isaiah 5:21 They do not fear God - Proverbs 3:7 Wrong Measuring Standards 5
Ourselves & Opinions Jesus has ALL authority! Matthew 28:18; John 12:48-50 Yet, many are an authority unto themselves: They choose the church of their choice They choose whether you want to be immersed, or have water sprinkled or poured over them They choose how they want to worship as long as they are sincere in heart They choose to ignore the poor and the unborn They choose the role of men and women in the home and the church The choose sex inside or outside of marriage And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts - Proverbs 21:2 Wrong Measuring Standards 6
Others We will be judged by our own works, not others! Revelation 20:13; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Eccl. 12:14 Romans 14:12; Matthew 12:36; Ezekiel 18:20 Some say: My preacher said Everyone is doing it If the preacher, elders, deacons approve, it s ok Acts 20:30; Galatians 1:8-10 What I do is no worse that what he or she does Proud Pharisee - Luke 18:9-14 Wrong Measuring Standards 7
Accepted Practice This is how religious authority drifted from the NT to traditions of men - Matthew 15:7-9 Causes much confusion 1 Corinthians 14:33 Deviations from NT are usually subtle & gradual 2 Thessalonians 2:7 Each deviation becomes the standard practice The next generations take it a step farther Judges 2:10-17 This kind of thinking resulted in the restoration movement Wrong Measuring Standards 8
Accepted Practices When new questions and problems arise, how will we determine the right course? Will it be by What we have always said or done? What we said or did the last time in a similar matter? What our present practice may or may not be? What others in the brotherhood are doing? What is politically correct? Or will we use the measure of the Bible? 1 Corinthians 16:13; Philippians 1:27; 4:1 No good builder uses past cuts for the standard Must use the original standard Wrong Measuring Standards 9
Peace Some use the don t rock the boat standard! Peace and unity among brethren is wonderful! Genesis 13:8; Psalms 133:1 Unity is commanded! Ephesians 4:1-3 Jesus prayed for unity - John 17 Unity in Truth (His word) - John 17:17 Peace is secondary to scriptural unity in truth! James 3:17; Matthew 10:34; Luke 12:51-53 The standard is - Does It Please God! Galatians 1:10 Wrong Measuring Standards 10
Feelings How I feel it ought to be rather than the scriptural way it is commanded to be! How will this affect those I love most? Parents, children & paternal relationships? Matthew 10:37 This congregation, our finances and influence? This may be OK in maters of judgment! But NOT in matters of faith! Wrong Measuring Standards 11
What Is Your Standard? Ourselves & Our Opinion? Others? Accepted Practice? Peace? Feelings? God s Word? Wrong Measuring Standards 12
Conclusion God revealed the scriptures to guide us! Psalms 119:105 Let us use care that we do not rely on the wrong standards of measurement! Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men - Acts 5:29 Wrong Measuring Standards 13
What shall we do? What shall we do ? Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 An alien sinner must Hear the Gospel - Romans 10:17 Believe - Romans 10:10 Repent Acts 17:30 Confess Christ - Acts 8:37 Be Baptized in water - Acts 2:38 An erring Child of God must Repent and Pray - Acts 8:22 Live faithful unto death Revelation 2:10 Wrong Measuring Standards 14
