I. We will envy the world/wicked if view it horizontally. II. We will despise our discipleship if we envy the world (vv. 13, 14). III. We will betray God’s people if we give into our deception/doubt/cynicism (v. 15). Conclusion 1. None of us are immune to this cynicism. Check your hearts before the Lord.
2. Recognize most of this begins with our convictions, what we really believe with our minds or hearts. Our thought life will determine our actions.
3. Read the Bible humbly and intentionally. Ask the Lord for the power of His truth to reign freely in your souls. Not just the bare words but its power and grace.
4. See how important your personal vital relationship with Christ is. Keep it real, honest, personal, and vital, humble, and dependent. Don’t let the seeds of doubt and cynicism fester and grow.
5. Lastly, know there is hope in Christ — the answer is Christ — struggling, go to Him.
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Dr. Mark Herzer has been the pastor of Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church (P.C.A.) in Warminster, PA since 1997. Before this, he was ordained to labor as an Assistant Pastor of Korean United Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia (1992-1995). He received his M.A.R. and Ph. D....