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Living In A World Gone Mad
2 Timothy 3:10-17;
 
According to Scripture, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (2 Timothy 3:12; John 15:18-19; John 16:1-4; John 17:14; Luke 21:12; John 15:20
 
 
·         Evil people will increase.  These are the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:2-4)
·         Imposters will increase.  These are the pretenders. (2 Timothy 3:5-8)
“ . . . having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.”  2 Timothy 3:5
 
Suffering As A Follower of Christ . . .
·         Suffering should not be surprising, but expected. (1 Peter 4:12)
·         Suffering happens because of our identity with Christ. (1 Peter 4:13)
“Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecutedMe, they will also persecute you . . .” John 15:20
·         Suffering will expose the genuineness of your faith or the fakeness of your faith.  (1 Peter 1:7; James 1:2-4; Mark 4:16-17)
 
How To Live In A World Gone Mad . . .
·         Place your life under the authority of the word of God. (2 Timothy 3:14)
o   Your position affects your perspective, and perspective shapes your understanding.
·         Pursue holiness. (1 Peter 1:13-16)
o   Pursuing holiness is the obedient response of a believer who is allowing the word of God and the Spirit of God to bring about spiritual transformation in his/her life.
·         Pray continually. (1 Peter 4:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
·         Live courageously. (1 Peter 3:14-17)
·         Speak truthboldly, yet respectfully.
·         Love fervently. (1 Peter 4:8)
·         Show generosity. (1 Peter 4:9)
·         Serve willingly. (1 Peter 4:10)
 
·         Trust God fully.  (1 Peter 4:19)
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