Understand the times and what to do.
1 Chron 12:32
We need to OCCUPY in these last times, and not be PREOCCUPIED with the times
We must understand the times, but also make the most of our time, and give the devil no time. Prioritize time. Get back to reading the Bible
Why read the Bible?
1 Tim 4:13
Mt 4:4
2 Tim 3:16-17
1 Pet 2:2
Before reading:
1 Jn 2:27 acknowledge the Holy Spirit is the teacher of learning
1 Pet 2:1 removal of sin is a prerequisite for learning
Jam 1:21
Heb 5:14 discernment comes from practice
Spiritual discernment reveals two great problems with the Americanized Church
Most churches are anti-family: don't protect children from public schools, Drag Queen story hour, filth on internet/tv; men's group sausage biscuit ministry; women princess hour; no teaching on manhood, home devotions, spiritual leadership; soft on divorce;
Most churches aren't preaching why Christ came nor who Christ is.
Why did Christ die? Who is Christ? Savior and Lord
Why Christ came
Gal 1:4
Tit 2:14
2 Cor 5:15
1 Pet 4:1-2
Who is Christ? Lord and Savior
John 1:12
Rom 10:9-10
Rom 14:7-9
Acts 16:29-31
2 Cor 4:4-5
Col 2:6
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