Two Choices: God's Will or Worldly Lusts
Explore the contrasting paths of following God's will or succumbing to worldly temptations as outlined in John 8:42-44 and various biblical references. Delve into the implications of serving either God or mammon, and the consequences of friendship with the world versus alignment with God's principles. Journey through the two hearts—the rebellious heart under the Devil's influence and the receptive heart attuned to God's will. Examine the key differences between those who embrace God as their Father and those who reject His teachings, emphasizing the importance of obedience in discerning one's spiritual identity.
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Who Is Your Father? John 8:42-44 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Two Possibilities Jesus said He was from above and not of this world Those who rejected His will were from beneath and were of this world And He said to them, "You are from beneath; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. Therefore, I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins. John 8:23-24 Consider the following clear alternatives: Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Two Choices will of God lusts of men 1 Peter 4:1-2 led by the spirit led by the flesh Galatians 5:16-25 of God of the world 1 John 4:4-6; John 15:19 love the Father love the world 1 John 2:15-17 children of God children of the Devil 1 John 3:8-10 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Two Choices Impossible to combine the alternatives that are presented to us No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. James 4:4 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Two Hearts The Rebellious Heart Devil is the ruler of this world John 12:31 Description of those under his influence John 8:42-47 Share the devil s basic disposition Romans 1:28, 32; Ephesians 4:18; 2 Peter 2:10 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Two Hearts The Receptive Heart Jesus had a loving receptiveness to the will of God John 5:30; Matthew 26:39; John 6:38 Those whose Father is God have this same attitude 1 John 5:3; Psalm 40:8 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Differences Between the Two Possibilities The basic thing that distinguishes the person whose Father is above is He is honestly willing to obey everything he can learn in order to obey God s will Our attitude toward obedience determines the following: Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Differences Between the Two Possibilities How much of truth we are trying to understand John 17:17; 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Whether we will be drawn toward the likeness of God or the likeness of the Devil John 3:19-21; 6:44-45 None of us are standing still Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Conclusion Our basic disposition about obeying God has us headed in one direction or the other Determine to obey ALL of God s will While we still have life it is not too late to change our direction Romans 6:16-18 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Be Transformed! I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
Who Is Your Father? God or The Devil Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com
