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Sermon Notes
Matthew 7:24-27
EVERYTHING RESTS ON CHARACTER
“When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” Proverbs 29:2 (NLT)
CONVICTION MATTERS
“The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous ‘are as bold as a lion.’” Proverbs 28:1 (NASB95)
COURAGE REQUIRED
“The integrity of the upright guides them…” Proverbs 11:3 (NIV)
COMPASSION EXTENDED
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)
CONSTITUENCY REVEALS
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) |
