Demas: The Tragic Departure and Lessons Learned
Explore the story of Demas who abandoned Paul, his faith, and the teachings of Christ due to his love for the world. Understand the consequences of misplaced love, betrayal, and forsaking spiritual blessings. Discover why it is crucial to prioritize love for God and the eternal promises of heaven.
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For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia Demas Hath Forsaken Me 2 Timothy 4:10
Who Was Demas? One of Paul s friends and companions Colossians 4:14; Philemon 23-24 Demas accompanied Paul and others on missionary trips, such as the one into Asia and went with him on his voyage to Rome and seems to have also been a fellow prisoner with Paul - Acts 19:29 Paul included him along with Luke, the doctor Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you - Colossians 4:14
Who & What Demas Forsook Paul - The Lord - The church - The work! The fellowship of the saints! Worship activities: His voice was not heard in the songs and hymns of praise, nor was his heart joined in the prayers of the people of God and teaching of the gospel He had forsaken the promise and hope of heaven itself! "Demas Hath Forsake Me"
Why Did He Do This? He Had Misplaced Love He loved this present world cf. 2 Timothy 3:1-5, especially verse 4 Demas had a traitors faith Demas was Paul s Judas "Demas Hath Forsake Me"
What Must We Do And, Why? We must love God - Matthew 22:35-40 He created us - Acts 17:24; Revelation 4:11 He sent His Son to die for us - Jn. 3:16; Rom. 5:6-9 He has given us a Bible to read and study that we might know Him - 2 Peter 1:20-21 He wants us to be with Him in Heaven - Jn. 14:1-3 God provides spiritual blessings to those in Christ Ephesians 1:3 Besides the physical blessings - Matthew 5:45 "Demas Hath Forsake Me"
Demas Rejected Christ as King This present world ruled Demas, not God- 2 Timothy 4:10; 2 Peter 2:19 He rejected the New Life & King - Gal. 2:20; 3:27 He forsook the blood of Jesus - Heb. 10:29 If we truly believe that Christ is King, we will do what He says - submitting to His rule? 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Luke 6:46 We will serve God or sin - Matt. 6:24; Rom. 6:16 So, Who ruled Demas? "Demas Hath Forsake Me"
Why Was This So? He Crucified Christ Afresh This is the result of Demas turning from God and turning to the world - Hebrews 6:4-6 Demas was like a dog turning to his own vomit or a sow that had been washed and then turned back to the mire - 2 Peter 2:21-22 Hebrews 10:26-31 shows us that it is a fearful thing to stand in opposition to the God of Heaven!! "Demas Hath Forsake Me"
Why Was This So? His Influence Was Ruined Demas was once Paul s good friend and trusted companion - Colossians 4:14; Philemon 23-24 He was known by and had influence on the Colossian brethren - Colossians 4:14 He was known by Philemon, and had influence on Epaphras, Mark, Aristarchus, and Luke Philemon 23-24 He also was known by Timothy - 2 Timothy 4:10 "Demas Hath Forsake Me"
Why Is This So? His Influence Was Ruined There were many unnamed individuals that were influenced by him His leaving the Lord had an impact on many "Demas Hath Forsake Me" Regardless of the WHY, Demas influence for good was ruined when he turned and left the Lord for worldly, sinful pleasures! Ezekiel 18:24, 26
Modern-Day Demas Are Those who say and do not - Matt. 23:3-6; 6:5, 16 Those who will not sacrifice the old man Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 3:1-10 The fair-weather Christians - 2 Timothy 3:4 Those who forget who is the master and who is the slave - Romans 6:16-18 Those who pick and choose what they will obey and leave the rest out - Matthew 23:23 Those who have forgotten the Lord who bought them - 2 Peter 2:1; 2 John 9-11 "Demas Hath Forsake Me"
Are You a Modern-Day Demas? It is possible! 1 Corinthians 9:27; Galatians 6:1; 2 Peter 3:17 Anything that takes our focus off of God is rooted in this present world 1 John 2:15-17 It is possible for a Demas to return to the Lord Luke 22:61-62; Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:9 It is not too late to return to the Lord! Don t harden your heart and turn away from the truth!! "Demas Hath Forsake Me"
What Shall We Do? Acts 2:38 Alien sinners must Hear the Gospel Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 Believe it John 8:24 Repent of sin in your life Acts 17:30 Confess that Christ is God s Son Matthew 10:34 Be baptized to wash away your sins Acts 2:38 An erring child of God must Repent and Pray for Forgiveness 1 John 1:7-9 Endure Trials & be faithful unto death Revelation 2:10
