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CHOOSING THE RIGHT WAY

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 CHOOSING THE RIGHT WAY  There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. (Proverbs 16:25) Sometimes we think we are doing what is right, but the consequence is destructive.   Knowing the right way is important.   I.  REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE WRONG WAY     A.  Blinded by...          1.  Sin, Prov. 16:6, 17.           2.  Pride, Prov. 16:5,18-19; 25:27          3.  Selfishness, Prov. 16: 26          4.  Strifes, Prov.16:28,29;20:3          5.  Ungodliness, Prov.16:27;17:11          6. Wrath, Prov.14: 29  II.  HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAY     A.  Be pure           1. You can't clean yourself, Prov. 16:2          2.  Only God can make you cle...

WINNING CHRIST

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 WINNING CHRIST  But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, (Philippians 3:7-8) Paul was a religious Pharisee  He was intelligent Zealous  Proud of his religion Something happened in Damascus Road that made a change  He gave up his wrong beliefs, sinful ways, old practices...  He said in verse 7, What things were gained to me, those I counted loss for Christ. I.  THERE IS A PRINCIPLE OF GAINING BY LOSING     A.  What it means by the words, "Gain by losing".           1.  Examples of gain by losing.                a) Lose weight                b) Removing accessories in car racing  ...