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Navigating the Downward Spiral: Understanding Spiritually Challenging Times

In this message, we explore the themes of spiritual decay and self-indulgence as described in biblical texts from 2:14-3:9. The examination of human behavior reveals a disturbing trend where individuals become obsessed with materialism and ignore the moral and ethical principles that guide us. Using scriptural references, we understand the importance of acknowledging God in all aspects of life and the consequences of turning away from His teachings. Join us as we delve into avoiding negative influences and staying true to our faith.

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Navigating the Downward Spiral: Understanding Spiritually Challenging Times

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  1. 2:14- 3:9 A free CD of this message will be available following the service This message will also be available for podcast later in the week a calvaryokc.com

  2. Ruin~katastrophē– lit, to turn upside down 2:14- 3:9

  3. Rightly dividing~orthotomeō– to cut straight 2:14- 3:9 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (LXX) Proverbs 3:6

  4. Spread~ literally, to have pasture 2:14- 3:9 Cancer~gangraina

  5. The Message ~ “Run from infantile indulgence” 2:14- 3:9

  6. They sow the wind, And reap the whirlwind. The stalk has no bud; It shall never produce meal. If it should produce, Aliens would swallow it up. 2:14- 3:9 Hosea 8:7

  7. Blasphemers ~blasphēmos–blaptō,hurt + phēmē,fame 2:14- 3:9 Unloving~astorgos–a+storgos,family love Unforgiving~aspondos–a+spend,to be poured out or martyred Slanderers~diabolos Without self-control~ KJV – incontinent Lovers of pleasure~philēdonos–philos+hēdonē

  8. "…these people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but have removed their hearts far from Me…" 2:14- 3:9 Isaiah 29:13

  9. But be certain of one thing: As the end draws near, there will be a tremendous downward spiral in the human condition. People will become obsessed with their own creature comforts and consumed with the things that money can buy. They will flaunt their affluence in an increasingly arrogant manner. Their profane language and their disrespectful attitude toward their parents will demonstrate this. Because of their own self-absorption, they will manifest a complete lack of gratitude; caring nothing about others; saying and doing anything that will gratify their own wants and desires. Truth will become relative. They will turn their backs on all that is good and decent in their hell-bent pursuit of their own self-gratification. They might claim to love the Lord, but their actions will prove otherwise. As Christians, avoid their evil influence. 2:14- 3:9 Merrihew Revised Perversion

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