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c. The value of strong families in shaping our communities in which we live Mark A. Copeland 2. But we have focused on God’s judgment on those who destroy this important fabric of our society, and how it gives new meaning to the phrase “be sure your sin will find you out” (Num 32:23)... a. It is almost impossible to keep immorality secret 1) Physical infirmities will more than likely bring it to the surface eventually 2) Or loose lips will! b. Even if one succeeds in hiding their immorality in this life, not so in the life to come! 3. To close on a more positive note, let’s offer some hope for those who have been guilty of adultery and fornication... a. You may not be able to escape the physical consequences of your actions b. But you can be forgiven, and escape the eternal consequences! As Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, a city known for it loose morals... “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.” “And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Co 6:9-11) Have you been “washed”, “sanctified”, and “justified” in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God? (cf. Ac 2:38; 22:16; Ti 3:5) Sermons From Hebrews 116
INTRODUCTION A Call To Be Content Hebrews 13:5-6 1. In this final chapter of The Epistle To The Hebrews, we have noticed exhortations... a. To let brotherly love continue - He 13:1 b. To show love toward strangers - He 13:2 c. To remember those in prison and others who are mistreated - He 13:3 d. To hold marriage in honor, abstaining from fornication and adultery - He 13:4 2. We now find a warning against covetousness - He 13:5a a. The previous verse was a warning against “the lust of the flesh” (immorality) b. Here we have a warning against “the lust of the eyes” (materialism) -- Both of which are contrary to the love of the Father - cf. 1 Jn 2:15-17 3. Covetousness, a strong desire for material things, is strongly condemned in the Bible... a. Jesus said it defiles a man, and that we should beware of it - Mk 7:21-23; Lk 12:15 b. Paul taught that covetousness... 1) Will keep one out of the kingdom of God - 1 Co 6:9-10 2) Like fornication, should not even be named among us - Ep 5:3 3) Is nothing less than idolatry - Ep 5:5; Co 3:5 4. The antidote to covetousness is contentment - He 13:5b-6 a. If we are content, then we won’t be covetous b. Contentment is therefore an important virtue for Christians to develop... 1) But what is “contentment”? 2) What is the key to being content? Mark A. Copeland [In this lesson, “A Call To Be Content”, we shall seek to answer these questions, using the text of our lesson (He 13:5-6) and other scriptures that deal with the subject of contentment...] I. THE VIRTUE OF CONTENTMENT A. CONTENTMENT DEFINED... 1. The English word “content” means “desiring no more than what one has” 2. The Greek word is arkeo {ar-keh’-o}, which means “to be satisfied” -- When one is content, they are satisfied with what they have; with no desire for more, covetousness no longer becomes a problem! B. THE VALUE OF CONTENTMENT... 1. From the pen of uninspired men... a. “He is richest who is content with the least.” (Socrates) b. “He is well paid that is well satisfied.” (William Shakespeare) c. “He who is content can never be ruined.” (Chinese Proverb) d. “He who wants little always have enough.” (Johann Georg Zimmerman) e. “If you are not satisfied with a little, you will not be satisfied with much.” (Unknown) Sermons From Hebrews 117
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