Commitment Is Tough Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

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Commitment Is ToughEcclesiastes 51-7
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Commitment Is Lacking Today

• Consider the decline in marriage and the high
  rate of divorce
• Consider the enormous amount of debt, personal
  and national
• Consider the lack of devotion in our schools and
  our work ethic on the job

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Commitment Is Lacking Today

• Consider the lack of dependability in general
  from those who dont keep their word
• Consider the lack of commitment among some
  Christians (atttendance problems, not giving,
  will not volunteer, etc.)

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Why Is Commitment Lacking?

• Societys loose code
• The liberal media and liberal politicians care
  nothing for Gods word they sway public opinion
  to take a loose view of commitment (divorce,
  abortion, homosexuality, etc.) America is in a
  moral meltdown
• Psa. 3312 Prov. 1434

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Why Is Commitment Lacking?

• Religions loose teaching
• Liberal preachers and theologians know how to
  undot the i and uncross the t in Gods word
  they know how to get you out of your obligations
  and commitments (women preachers, inst. music,
  faith only, etc.)
• Mt. 151-8

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Why Is Commitment Lacking?

• Gods loose judgment
• Many think that God will not punish them others
  think that Gods love and grace will overlook
  all their broken vows
• Eccl. 811 2 Pet. 34-9

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Why Is Commitment Lacking?

• Brethrens loose approval
• Some brethren approve of wrong-doing commitment
  is sacrificed on the alter of tolerance and a
  sweet, get-along spirit live and let live
  accept anyone into their fellowship dont preach
  against sin (immodesty, drink, dance, divorce,
  etc.)
• 1 Cor. 51-13 Rev. 220

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Why Is Commitment Lacking?

• Parents loose control
• Many parents will not discipline (physical and
  verbal) their children when they are young their
  lack of control fosters a lack of commitment
• 1 Sam. 313 1 K. 16 Prov. 2915

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Commitment Is Tough

• Keep your word, otherwise its a sin (Rom. 131)
• Commit yourself to Gods service today
  (Psa. 228 375 1 Pet. 223 419)!