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Luke 19:10 - Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
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To teach them the truth
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We can’t make them obey it or even listen, but we must make the effort to teach.
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We must plant the seed. It is God’s business to give the increase.
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Luke 4:16-20 - Jesus taught publicly. Those that have the ability and assignment can do the same.
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Matthew 18 - Jesus also taught privately.
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Acts 5:42 - The apostles taught publicly and privately.
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Acts 20:20 - Paul taught publicly and privately.
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All can have part in public teaching even if they can’t teach themselves by inviting others to the study.
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Even if we don’t see immediate results, we must keep on teaching!
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To set the proper example
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It does no good to teach one the truth if you don’t set the proper example.
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I Peter 3:1-3
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A proper example involves:
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A clean heart
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Psalms 51:10 - David prayed for a clean heart after his sin with Bathsheba.
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A right spirit (Psalms 51:10
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Close walk with God (Psalms 51:11
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Joy of God’s salvation (Psalms 51:12
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Then we will be able to teach transgressors God’s ways and convert some to Him. (Psalms 51:13
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To what degree is each responsible?
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Matthew 25:15-30 - We must each work according to our ability.
JJ
July 31, 2011
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