• II Chronicles 24:1-2, 17-18 – Joash did not have a faith that would stand on its own without the presence of Jehoiada.
  • II Corinthians 13:5
  • Philippians 2:12
  • II Timothy 1:3-5
  • How?
  • Why?
    • It’s impossible to please God without having your own faith. Hebrews 11:6
    • Cannot be saved without belief. John 8:24
    • Lack ability to resist the devil and overcome his temptations. I Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 6:16
    • Will not be able to endure tribulation or persecution. Matthew 13:20-21; I Peter 1:6-7
    • Will be spiritually weak, prone to compromise and apostasy. I Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 4:13-15
      • II Peter 3:16-18
    • Every follower of Christ must have his own convictions. Galatians 2:20; Philippians 1:21; II Timothy 1:12
    • So you will spend eternity in heaven. I Peter 1:9; Revelation 2:10
  • II Chronicles 34:1-3 – Josiah, the king who sought God from his youth