Disappointments New Christians Face

1
DisappointmentsNew Christians Face

• Same Weaknesses As Before
• (Disappointed with themselves)
• Many begin with great joy Ac 839
• Then discouraged by temptations Lk 813
• We can help by reminding them
• Growth is progressive Ro 121-2 Co 35-11
• God is willing to forgive 1Jn 19 21
• God will provide strength Ph 212-13 413

2
Disappointments New Christians Face

• Imperfect Christians
• (Disappointed by their brethren)
• Inconsistency in others Ga 211-14
• Ill treatment by brethren 2Ti 115 410,16
• We can help by
• Setting better examples 1Ti 412
• Confessing wrong when it occurs
• Reminding them that older Christians are also
  growing Ph 312-14

3
DisappointmentsNew Christians Face

• Trials And Temptations
• (Disappointed by the world)
• Pleasures and responsibilities Lk 814
• Discouragement by friends 1Co 1533-34
• We can help by
• Setting an example Mt 633
• Showing love of the Father 1Jn 215-17
• Developing relationships that are in the Lord,
  not just social interests

4
DisappointmentsNew Christians Face

• False Conceptions About Prosperity
• (Disappointed by lack of success)
• Thinking that all problems will go away
• Such is not always true 1Pe 16-9 Ja 12-4
• We can help by
• Preparing them for possible adversity
• As Paul did Ac 1421-22 2Ti 312
• Reminding them that Satan often strikes hardest
  when new in the faith 1Pe 58

5
Disappointments New Christians Face

• Too Much Negative Preaching
• (Disappointed by their preachers)
• Too much creates carnal Christians 1Co 33
• Error must be opposed 2Ti 41-4 Ju 3
• It should be done in love Ep 415
• With prayer for their souls Ro 101
• With recognition for their good Ro 102-3
• With gentleness, patience, humility, and
  understanding 2Ti 224-26

6
Disappointments New Christians Face

1. Same Weaknesses As Before
2. Imperfect Christians
3. Trials And Temptations
4. False Conceptions About Prosperity
5. Too Much Negative Preaching

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass,
you who are spiritual restore such a one in a
spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest
you also be tempted. Galatians 61