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Jun 08, 2014

The Road to Compromise (Part 2)

Passage: Judges 14:1-20

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Samson

Detail:

Samson's life inspires and challenges us.  It also serves as a warning as to what can happen to a person of God who is not careful to walk closely with God.  And if we are to heed this warning, it requires us...

1.  Dissecting the pathway to compromise.
     Involves...
       A.  Yielding to sinful appetites.
       B.  Becoming our own authority.
       C.  Hiding our sinful acts.

2.  Depending on the right people.
     Involves...
       A.  Choosing our spouse carefully.
       B.  Evaluating friendships wisely.
       C.  Avoiding making promises rashly.

3.  Discerning the difficult position in which our choices put others.
     Often results in them...
       A.  Making hard choices.
       B.  Violating their conscience.
       C.  Dealing with distressing conflict.
       D.  Betraying those closest to them.
       E.  Facing painful circumstances.

4.  Determining to live purely.
     Involves...
       A.  Obeying absolutely.
       B.  Submitting to authority.
       C.  Forsaking anger.
     Nevertheless, when we fail, God often is...
       D.  Utilizing our mistakes to accomplish His purpose.