Responding With Situational Awareness

Matthew 7

1. Responding to Sin:

• Help, don't judge: Focus on helping others, not condemning them.
• Self-awareness: Recognize your own sinfulness before addressing others'.

2. Responding to Rejection of the Gospel:

• Discernment: Understand that persistent rejection is rare.
• Patience: Continue loving and praying for the person.
• Flexibility: Adapt your approach, shifting from words to actions.

3. Responding to a Loving Heavenly Father:

• Ask: Pray and request what you need.
• Seek: Align your requests with God's will.
• Knock: Persist in prayer and trust God's timing.

4. Responding to Uncertainty:

• The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would want to be treated.

5. Responding to the "Cool Crowd":

• Choose the Narrow Path: Prioritize eternal life over temporary pleasures.
• Embrace Difficulty: Be prepared for opposition and challenges.

6. Responding to False Prophets:

• Discernment: Evaluate teachings against Scripture.
• Separation: Distance yourself from those who promote false doctrine.

7. Responding to Jesus as Lord:

• Obedience: Follow Jesus's teachings and commands.
• Relationship: Build a personal relationship with Jesus.
• Foundation: Build your life on the solid rock of God's Word.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of building a life based on God's Word and responding to different situations with love, discernment, and obedience.

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