We need to choose wisely for the fate of our destiny. 

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Artificial Intelligence holds great potential for both good and bad.

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Christians should follow God's truths rather than their own conscience.

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The question of the Bible being used as a defense for what detractors consider "Hate Speech" is clearly under debate today. Do Biblical Christians have the right to express their opinion on subjects such as abortion, gay marriage, and women in leadership using Scripture as support? This question has moved from the public forum, to the courts and is likely headed into the pulpit.

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Life on earth demonstrates the second law of thermodynamics. Not true of Heaven.

Quick Quote - Source - Jeff Hilles

A Biblical Christian worldview perspective - The second law of thermodynamics is centered around entropy which is “a process of degradation or running down or a trend to disorder" (Wikipedia). We see this dictum at work on many levels from the destruction of man through our own sin nature, to the deterioration of stars as energy is given off through heat and light until death. Praise God that for those who believe in Christ's finishing work on the cross, we will live in eternity in a perfect, sinless state where entropy no longer exists.

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Recently I published two articles on the negative state of the Methodist Church (UMC) given its movement toward inclusiveness (see details here and here). The topic resulted in a broad range of responses, most of which challenged the premise that compliance with the world was a bad thing. One of the more succinct, yet telling responses came from a reader, quoted as follows....

This individual is/was a "lifelong Methodist", angry that her church left the UMC denomination because its leadership believed the denomination was not maintaining its traditional views and, was instead, acquiescing to our current cultural norms. Her anger was that her church was not keeping up with the changing world around it. Note that her brief response also generalized to all churches, calling the institution a cult, and that its end as a viable entity is approaching.

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Sharing the Good News should come from our love for the lost not to impress others by our virtue.

Quick Quote – Source – Jeff Hilles

A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – Christians need to avoid condemning the sin nature of man unless forced to express our opinion based on a direct challenge to one’s worldview. Seekers are looking for those who care about their situation, not those who wish to solely point out their sin. 

Salvation is a heart change, not a head change. It is the reason for evangelism, not our pride attempting to demonstrate we are “holier than thou”.

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Quick Quote Source – Jeff Hilles

A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – Scripture clearly teaches that all of us “have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). However, that does not mean that we all have the same sin in our lives. 

As we grow and mature in our walk with Christ (sanctification), our unique sin nature sadly grows and matures along with us. Some are prone to alcohol, others are more inclined to lie, others cheat, others sexual immorality takes center stage. Unfortunately Satan is a master of determining where our weak points are and targeting those areas of our lives to undermine our testimony. To be aware of this obvious vulnerability is the first step in prayerfully guarding against it. 

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. – Ephesians 6:11

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As believers, we need to recognize a broader application of our sin nature beyond the physical realm.

When we look at our Biblical Christian systematic theology as presented on Sunday mornings and discipleship classes, what is typically emphasized is our need to focus on the nature of God and Christ as presented in and through the Holy Spirit. In a constant battle with our personal sin nature, we are reminded to pray, read our Bibles, and fellowship with other believers as we repent of our sins and grow towards the Lord (sanctification). These are the most important aspects of the Christian life. However, this is not a complete picture of the obstacles to our spiritual walk. What is missing is a recognition of the influence and the need for protection from the evil side of the supernatural or Spiritual Realm. 

Conclusion

The six points below should always be part of our awareness of the potential for evil that exists all around us. 

• We have an internal sin nature waging war against the Holy Spirit.
• There is external spiritual warfare, between angels, demons, and man.
• We need to be confident that the Bible confirms God wins the war between good and evil.
• To remain balanced, we need to be careful not to see demons under every rock but accept responsibility for our own actions.
• We can impact spiritual warfare within and outside of us through prayer, fellowship with believers, and the study of God’s word.
• We know God will win the war, but we need to be on guard that Satan can win many battles as we move through our lives. 

1 Peter 5:8 – Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour

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The activities we do for God are secondary. 

Quick Quote – Source – Erwin Lutzer

A Biblical Christian worldview perspective – As Christians, we can get so caught up in church activities and other ministry “opportunities” that we neglect our quiet time with the Father. God wants our attention, not our activity. He desires for us to focus on His presence more than our Christian projects. 

Take time out of your busy lives to seek the Lord for wisdom and communication, even if it means declining a potluck dinner, a nursery assignment, a finance committee meeting, or even a discipleship class.

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