Transcript Divided Affections

Divided Affections
 What
 The
Do We Mean By Divided Affections
condition of trying to please the Lord while
trying to please the world - 1 Jn 2:15
 Behavior condemned by the Lord - Matt 6:24
 Those with divided affections encouraged to
become fit for the kingdom - Col. 3:2
Divided Affections
 How
 By
Can We Have Divided Affections
turning our attention to money and material
possessions - Lk 17:26-32; 18:18-23
Divided Affections
 How
 By
Can We Have Divided Affections
turning our attention to pleasures of the world
 Israelites
were punished for this - Ezek. 20:16; Jer 14:10
 Those who turn away and walk in unrighteousness will
be punished today - 2 Pet. 2:12-13
 As Christians we are to part company with the world and
focus upon living for Christ - Rom 12:1-2; 8:5-9
Divided Affections
 How
 By
Can We Have Divided Affections
not accepting the gospel on Christ’s terms
 Some
don't want to follow just the New Testament
 Thus we have the situation of the man in Luke 9:61,
"Lord I will follow you, BUT...”
 We need to realize that when we come to follow Christ,
we submit ourselves to HIS will, not ours!