Moral

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Moral Absolutes
Deuteronomy 522 March 21 AM
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Introduction

• Just read your daily newspaper
• There is a moral decay in America
• Things that used to be only in the big city
• Are now small town problems

• Isaiah 520-21 20 Woe to those who call evil
  good, and good evil Who put darkness for light,
  and light for darkness Who put bitter for sweet,
  and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe to those who are
  wise in their own eyes, And prudent in their own
  sight!

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Abandonment of Absolutes

• Many believe absolutes are old fashioned
• Speak the truth preach rules arrogant
• We cant judge others.
• What about millions who disagree with you?
• Life is complex no simple answers

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Abandonment of Absolutes

• Everything is now relative
• In every situation there are different rules
• Do what you think is right.
• Joseph Fletcher professor at Emory University
  Situation Ethics
• Is adultery wrong? One can only respond, I
  dont know. Maybe. Give me a case. Describe a
  real situation.
• Every situation is unique all gray area

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Spheres of Change

• Media
• Radio TV
• Movies, Music, News
• Change Makers
• Mayor of San Francisco
• Rosie ODonnell
• Slow erosion of attitudes

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Necessity for Absolutes

• Gray Areas? Yes!
• I dont have all the answers
• Gray is the combination of black and white
• Remove black and white
• Gray ceases to exist
• Everyone believes in some absolutes.
• There are no absolutes.
• Ask Are you absolutely sure?

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The Bible and Absolutes

• 10 Commandments
• God gave some absolutes
• God included punishment for violation
• Same in NT
• Lists of absolute wrongs are given
• 1 Corinthians 69
• Galatians 519-21
• Revelation 218
• And many more

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The Bible and Absolutes

• Principles behind the Law of God
• God gave a perfect standard to live by
• Sin is exposed as a danger to avoid
• God set the bar high
• Our Values Are
• The ones we were taught
• The ones we believe and accept
• The ones we decide to keep

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Jesus and Absolutes

• God Expects Perfection
• Jesus was the only perfect man
• Our perfection is through Him
• On our own all of us are lost
• Jesus died for our salvation
• If we ever access and accept that salvation
• There are rules to obey
• Faith, Repentance, Baptism
• Continued faithfulness, prayer, study, etc.

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Jesus and Absolutes

• Are you ABSOLUTELY SURE of your salvation?
• Do you know that you would go to heaven when you
  die?
• 1 John 513 - These things I have written to you
  who believe in the name of the Son of God, that
  you may know that you have eternal life, and that
  you may continue to believe in the name of the
  Son of God.
• You can be sure today!