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Introduction
• The Possibility
• Some Causes for Being Wrong
• The Consequences of Being Wrong
• How to Avoid Being Wrong
• What to Do When You Learn That You Are Wrong
The Possibility
• No one is above being wrong!– Adam and Eve
(Genesis 3:1-6)
– Moses (Numbers 20:8-12)
– Israel in the wilderness (Numbers 13:27-14:10)
– David (2 Samuel 11:1-12:14)
– Peter (Matthew 26:69-75)
The Path to the Wrong Conclusion
• I accepted someone else's word. I accepted someone else's word. • I approached the agreement with a I approached the agreement with a
preconceived idea, preconceived idea, • I read into the agreement what I wanted it I read into the agreement what I wanted it
to say, to say, • My intent was sincere and honest; I only My intent was sincere and honest; I only
wanted to do good. wanted to do good. • I only read part of the information, not I only read part of the information, not
considering everything that was said.considering everything that was said.
The Path to the Wrong Conclusion
• Many put too much stock in what others say.– Creeds (Church
fathers, Popes, reformers)
– Preachers– Parents– Spouses– Friends
Numbers 13:31-14:4
Matthew 15:8,9
Galatians 1:6-9
The Path to the Wrong Conclusion
• The danger of a preconceived idea– We all have some
preconceived notions.
– Preconceived ideas do not formulate truth!
– We MUST be honest and humble with truth. (2 Kings 5:11)
– Some allow pride and their egos to blind them to the truth. (Proverbs 14:12)
Proverbs 14:12
Acts 17:11,12
2 Timothy 2:15
I think . . .I want . . .I feel . . .
The Path to the Wrong Conclusion
• The danger of a preconceived idea– The danger of reading
into a text that which is NOT there…or of not seeing what is there
• The plan of salvation• The church of Christ• The worship of the
church• The work of the church
Proverbs 14:12
Acts 17:11,12
2 Timothy 2:15
I think . . .I want . . .I feel . . .
The Path to the Wrong Conclusion
• Sincerity and honesty alone are not enough.– David (1 Chronicles
13:15:2,13)
– Paul (Acts 23;1; 24:16)
– Cornelius (Acts 10)
– Sincerity and honesty motivate us to keep searching for the truth.
– When we close our eyes to the truth, we cease being sincere and honest.
Proverbs 30:12
Jeremiah 10:23
2 Corinthians 13:5
The Path to the Wrong Conclusion
• Not considering all the evidence– The inductive Bible study
method (2 Timothy 2:15;3:15; Psalm 119:160)
– Many misunderstand the Scriptures SIMPLY because they fail to apply this fundamental rule to reading/study. (Matthew 4:7)
– Examples: Plan of Salvation; Worship; Work of the Church.
Proverbs 14:8
Jeremiah 4:22
Ephesians 5:17
Consequences of Being Wrong
• We cannot afford to be wrong regarding matters of faith:– Christ’s death, burial, and
resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
– The Deity of Christ (John 8:24)
– What we must do to be saved (Acts 4:12)
– Acts of worship (John 4:24)
– What we do in service to the Lord (Colossians 3:17)
Consequences of Being Wrong
• Temporal consequences:– Sin causes hardship
(Proverbs 13:15)
– Brings difficulty upon our children (Exodus 34:7)
– Contributes to society’s decadence (Matthew 5:13-16)
– Can cause others who follow us to be lost (Genesis 6:5,6)
Consequences of Being Wrong
• Spiritual consequences:– Family’s spiritual well
being (Luke 16:19-31)
– Examples before others (Philippians 2:15)
– Eternal consequences (Revelation 20:11-15; John 5:28,29; 12:48; 2 Corinthians 5;10,11)
Consequences of Being Wrong
• If I am wrong, who is at fault?– Jesus came to reveal the
truth and the way (John 8:32; 14:6)
– The Holy Spirit revealed all truth (John 16:13; 2 Timothy 3:16)
– We can read and understand God’s words (Ephesians 3:3-5)
– They are not too difficult to obey (1 John 5:1-4)
Consequences of Being Wrong
• If I am lost because I’m wrong, who is at fault?– We cannot excuse
ourselves on the basis of sincerity (Romans 10:1-3; Acts 23:1;John 4:24)
– We cannot excuse ourselves by arguing that God’s word is too difficult to understand and obey (Deuteronomy 30:11-14)
Conclusion
• I am wrong—now what?– I must turn away from my
error (REPENT)– I MUST do whatever God
requires of me
•Believe Believe •RepentRepent•Confess ChristConfess Christ•Be baptized Be baptized into Christ into Christ
Conclusion
• I am wrong—now what?– I must turn away from my
error (REPENT)– I MUST do whatever God
requires of me
* * RepentRepent
• Confess SinConfess Sin
• Pray and seekPray and seek God’s God’s forgiveness forgiveness
•Your soul is too valuable (Matthew 16:26)
•You can know the truth (John 8:32; 14:6)
•You can obey the truth (1 Peter 1:22)