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HOW CAN ANYONE HATE A NICE GUY LIKE ME?

Jesus Answers:

1.      They hated me – John 17:14a

2.      I live in you – Colossians 1:27; Galatians 2:20

3.      They hate you – John 17:14b

Why does the world hate Jesus and me?

WE DON’T FIT IN THE WORLD’S PLANS

1.      John 17:16

2.      Flat tire – wrench doesn’t fit – I am angry at the wrench

3.      Gossip – you challenge if true

4.      Dirty joke – you walk away

5.      Movies – you turn down a date

6.      Xmas office party – don’t drink

WE ARE MIRRORS 2 Corinthians 4:6

1.      People see Christ in us

2.      Then they see their sin – Romans 3:23

3.      My behavior as a Christian – not killied, not stolen, go to church, give to charity, don’t drink

4.      World hates to look in that mirror

a.      At funland – mirror – short/fat; tall/skinny

b.      One mirror made me look like a muscle bound strong man

WE CALL FOR COMMITMENT

1.      Most want either:

a.      Personal peace – leave me alone

b.      Affluence – money will be my joy

2.      Not commitment – but compromise, procrastinate

Conclusion:

Call to Christ = call to die to self.

That is what we stand for.

That is why the world hate us.

 

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