Disappointments New Christians Face

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Disappointments New Christians Face
A problem that is troubling to some is

• That they have the same weaknesses as before

Many become Christians with joyful anticipation,
Acts 839
But unfortunately we soon discover
That temptations are just as strong as before,
perhaps even stronger!
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Disappointments New Christians Face
A problem that is troubling to some is

• That the have the same weaknesses as before

So, how can we who are older in the faith help?
By teaching that temptations are there for a
purpose, James 12-4
Teach that transformation from the old self to
the new is an ongoing process, Rom. 121-2, 2
Cor. 517
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Disappointments New Christians Face
But a stumbling block to many new Christians is

• Imperfect Christians

Many times we see within the brethren
inconsistency in their lives.
This is not a new problem,
Gal. 211-13
Ill treatment by Christians,
James 32-12, Matt. 186
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Disappointments New Christians Face
But a stumbling block to many new Christians is

• Imperfect Christians

So, how can we who are older in the faith help?
We need to set better examples! 1 Tim.
411-12
Newer Christians will realize that older
Christians are also going through the same
process, Phil. 312-14
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Disappointments New Christians Face
But there is also the problem of

• Trails and temptations

Such things as pleasures and responsibilities of
the world. Luke 87, 14
Unconverted friends.
1 Cor. 1533-34
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Disappointments New Christians Face
But there is also the problem of

• Trails and temptations

So, how can we who are older in the faith help?
Demonstrate what it really means to seek first
the kingdom of God Matt. 631-33
We must remember what the scripture says, 1 John
215-17
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Disappointments New Christians Face
A problem some new Christians have is..

• False conceptions about prosperity

Thinking that now that you are a Christian all
your problems will go away 1 Pet. 16-9
We need to prepare new Christians for possible
adversity, Acts 1421-22, 2 Tim.
312, 1 Cor. 1013, 2 Pet. 27-9
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Disappointments New Christians Face
Often many new Christians get discouraged because
of too much

• Negative or harsh preaching

When corrective teaching is called for it
should be done
For the purpose restoring those who are in error,
not to drive them further away, James 519-20, 2
Cor. 24-8