I Kings 13:
I Kings 13 He was a “man of God.”
He planned to serve God all of his life.
…but he failed. James 2:10; 4:17
If we teach, we must be careful: James 3:1
Our faith must remain in God and His word.
Compliance I Kings 13:1-10:
Compliance I Kings 13:1-10 The first qualification for teaching? Compliance to God’s word. Obedience.
Our teaching must reflect our practice.
Matthew 23:1-3
Competition I Kings 13:11-19:
Competition I Kings 13:11-19 There are “other voices” besides God’s
…but we must have faith: Heb. 11:6
When we know the right thing to do, we must do it. James 4:17
True faith is listening to God and shutting out the other voices. Rom. 10:17
Competition I Kings 13:11-1:
Competition I Kings 13:11-1 Competing Voices
Theologies (Calvinism, Catholicism)
Human reason, opinion
Popular culture
“Latest, greatest idea” (books, videos)
Pr. 14:12, “there is a way that seems right…”
Consequences I Kings 13:30-34:
Consequences I Kings 13:30-34 God will hold us responsible for our teaching (and our believing).
James 3:1; Matthew 7:21-23
We need to sweat the small stuff, when it comes to spiritual things.
Zech. 4:10; James 2:10
How can you be sure you are a “man of God”:
How can you be sure you are a “man of God” Be willing to comply fully with God’s instructions; be aware of the competing voices that try to move you away from faith; and always realize that there are consequences for doing so…
I Peter 4:11