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Errors of the Pharisees

• In their zeal for strict obedience to the Law of
  God, the Pharisees formulated man-made traditions
  which they bound as equal to, or more important
  than, the commandments of God.

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Man-Made Laws

• The Pharisees loyalty to man-made laws and
  traditions sprang from
• a noble desire to apply the general principles of
  the law to specific situations of everyday life.
• a noble desire to take the safe course

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Man-Made Laws

• The Pharisees loyalty to man-made laws and
  traditions sprang from
• a noble desire to apply the general principles of
  the law to specific situations of everyday life.
• a noble desire to take the safe course

They Built A Hedge Around the Law
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Applying Gods Word

• Does God expect us to make application of His
  principles and laws to our daily lives?
• Can the application of Gods principles and laws
  be considered truth?
• Is a woman who wears only bra and panties in
  public TRULY immodest? (1 Timothy 210)
• Can actions be called sin if the diagnosis
  requires application of Gods principles?
• Is a person who aborts an unborn child from the
  womb TRULY guilty of murder?

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Being So Open-Minded
Your Brains Fall Out
and it makes a big mess all over everyone!
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Applying Gods Word

• From where have we gotten the idea that ALL
  applications of Gods Word are mere opinion and
  not truth?
• Unloving, self-righteous, judgmental attitudes of
  Pharisees among us.
• The dominant world-view called Postmodernism

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Galatians 519-21 19Now the works of the
flesh are evident, which are adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20idolatry,
sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies,
outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions,
dissensions, heresies, 21envy, murders,
drunkenness, revelries, and the like of which I
tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in
time past, that those who practice such things
will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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Romans 129-32 29being filled with all
unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness,
covetousness, maliciousness full of envy,
murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness they are
whisperers, 30backbiters, haters of God, violent,
proud, boasters, inventors of evil things,
disobedient to parents, 31undiscerning,
untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful
32who, knowing the righteous judgment of God,
that those who practice such things are deserving
of death, not only do the same but also approve
of those who practice them.
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Ephesians 53-4 3But fornication and all
uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be
named among you, as is fitting for
saints 4neither filthiness, nor foolish talking,
nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but
rather giving of thanks. 
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Ephesians 57-11 7Therefore do not be partakers
with them 8for you were formerly darkness, but
now you are light in the Lord walk as children
of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in
all goodness and righteousness and
truth), 10trying to learn what is pleasing to the
Lord. 11Do not participate in the unfruitful
deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them 
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Ephesians 515-17 15Therefore be careful how you
walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16making the
most of your time, because the days are
evil. 17So then do not be foolish, but understand
what the will of the Lord is. 
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• Hebrews 513-14
• For everyone who partakes only of milk is
  unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is
  a babe.
• But solid food belongs to those who are of full
  age, that is, those who by reason of use have
  their senses exercised to discern both good and
  evil.

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Shall We Build Some Hedges?
Recreation Movies, Music, TV Profanity,
Crudity Dancing, Prom Modesty in Dress
Appearance Use of Alcohol Choice of
Employment Use of Time Attendance at
Services Etc., etc., etc.
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Spiritual Principles to Consider
1 Corinthians 1224-27 We are members of one
body (family) 25that there should be no schism in
the body, but that the members should have the
same care for one another. 26And if one member
suffers, all the members suffer with it or if
one member is honored, all the members rejoice
with it. 27Now you are the body of Christ, and
members individually. 
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Spiritual Principles to Consider
I Timothy 412-16 We all bear the
responsibility to set a good example for one
another 12Let no one despise your youth, but be
an example to the believers in word, in conduct,
in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 15.that
your progress may be evident to all.  16Take heed
to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in
them, for in doing this you will save both
yourself and those who hear you.
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Spiritual Principles to Consider
Romans 129-11 We honor one another and prefer
one anothers good over our own. 9Let love be
without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to
what is good. 10Be kindly affectionate to one
another with brotherly love, in honor giving
preference to one another 11not lagging in
diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord 
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Spiritual Principles to Consider
Hebrews 1317 We are to submit to the judgments
and discernments of those who watch over our
souls. 17Obey those who rule over you (follow the
lead of, be persuaded by), and be submissive, for
they watch out for your souls, as those who must
give account. Let them do so with joy and not
with grief, for that would be unprofitable for
you.
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Leviticus 1932 You shall rise before the
gray headed and honor the presence of an old man,
and fear your God I am the Lord.
Proverbs 2029 The glory of young men is
their strength, and the splendor of old men is
their gray head.
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• Titus 211-13
• For the grace of God has appeared, bringing
  salvation to all men,
• 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly
  desires and to live sensibly, righteously and
  godly in the present age,
• 13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing
  of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ
  Jesus

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Will You Become A Christian?
Hear the Gospel (Rom. 1017) Believe that Jesus
is the Son of God (Mk. 1616) Repent of Your Sins
(Acts 1730) Confess Jesus as Lord (Rom.
109-10) Be Baptized for Forgiveness of Sins
(Acts 238) Live Faithfully until You Die (Rev.
210)