Holding the Line in the Church Against Culture | John Elmore | Harris Creek Sermons
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Culture pulls us toward compromise, but followers of Jesus are called to hold the line by standing on God’s Word, not personal preference. We protect the church, correct with care, and share Christ with those who need Him.
We don’t let corrupt counsel contaminate the Church We correct out of care and concern We share Christ with corrupted people
Life Group Discussion: What voices or sources most influence the way you think about God, truth, and morality? Why is it often easier to stay silent than to lovingly confront something that is spiritually unhealthy? How can we tell the difference between someone who needs correction and someone who simply needs to hear the gospel?
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