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