• I Corinthians 9:11-12
  • “Hardly anyone talked to me. I felt like no one cared I was there.”
    • Truths we acknowledge
      • We’re not here to socialize
      • Friendliness is a 2-way street
    • But we should remember
      • Our love for others should be unmistakeable – Matthew 22:37-40
      • The gospel is for all – Matthew 11:2-5; 9:11-13; James 2:1-9
  • “The worship seemed so stiff and formal.”
    • Truths we acknowledge
      • God never called for emotionalism
      • All things must be done properly and in an orderly manner
    • But we should remember
      • We need to ignite some sincere emotion! - Malachi 2:1-2; Revelation 2:1-5
  • “The speaker sounded pretty narrow-minded.”
    • Truths we acknowledge
      • Jesus was “narrow-minded” in the sense that He would only teach the truth – Matthew 19:9-10; John 6:66
      • We can’t compromise truth
      • “Narrow-minded” could be said about virtually everyone
    • But we should remember
      • We should make it clear that we’re simply trying to understand and apply God’s law – I Corinthians 9:26-27; I Thessalonians 2:13
      • We must speak the truth in love – Ephesians 4:15; II Corinthians 2:4; 6:11; 7:2; 11:11; 12:14-15