The Dangers of Ignorance. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.. Issues regarding salvation, faith, works, and baptism have been propagated due to mistaken doctrinal views that lead to incorrect conclusions. According to the law of Moses, she married his brother. The Dangers Of Biblical Ignorance Sermon by Stephen Belokur, Deuteronomy document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Do you know that until this morning, I had always thought that Sodom and Gomorrah were man and wife?. Who will turn their heads and their bodies into angels in heaven who do not marry? And such were some of you. This will inevitably lead to an erroneous position. Now, the Pharisees and the Saducees were both highly knowledgeable in the Scriptures and they were also highly knowledgeable in 613 laws that the Pharisees had created. Its worth noting that Jesus did not answer the Sadducees argument with his opinion. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. o Sadly, people can then fall back into situation ethics (i.e., allowing circumstances to justify Nazarene. Why did you we choose those Scriptures for memorization? Satan wants the freedom More dangerous is the pastor who is ignorant. to heaven. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom., Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22:23-33. No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. J Message: That Danger Of Ignorance Hello My Friend, Ignorant, A person 2 There is swearing, deception, murder, stealing and adultery. Scripture: Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Ignorance Causes People to Neglect Doing Gods Will That doing Gods will is important is emphasized by Jesus in Matthew 7:21. %PDF-1.4 % But will be like the angels in heaven. OpenBible.info For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. There is always danger when someone is ignorant of what can hurt or affect him negatively. 2/24/05 Dangers of Ignorance.doc- 1 2/24/05 Dangers of Ignorance 1 Samuel 8: 4-7 But Jesus called them to him, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. The religious world is filled with false teaching based on some erroneous interpretation of Scripture. 0000056145 00000 n 29 Jesus replied, You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.. NASU. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that all of us possess knowledge. This knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Satans weapon is peoples ignorance of Gods word. Gods willingness to forgive ignorance. When preaching to the gentiles, Paul said, Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked (Acts 17:30). Gods holiness has pointed out our sinfulness, but His rich mercy has made it possible for us to find forgiveness based on repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Athenians that God at one time winked at ignorance, but now commands all to 0000010081 00000 n 4:24 And He was saying to them, Take care what you listen to. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. %%EOF Such ignorance leads to a lack of discernment = knowing right and wrong (v. 14)! That doing Gods will is important is emphasized by Jesus in Matthew 7:21. Many are religious minded people who go to some religious service every Sunday. Following a sermon where he was preaching in London an older lady waited to thank him for his sermon You do throw such wonderful light on the Bible, she said. G Topical Bible; Thematic Bible; Words in Scripture; Phrases in Scripture; 4 Bible Verses about Dangers Of Ignorance. endstream endobj 16 0 obj<> endobj 18 0 obj<> endobj 19 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 20 0 obj<> endobj 21 0 obj<> endobj 22 0 obj<> endobj 23 0 obj<> endobj 24 0 obj<> endobj 25 0 obj<> endobj 26 0 obj<> endobj 27 0 obj<> endobj 28 0 obj<>stream If we dont know what the Bible teaches we may very well find ourselves believing whatever our culture thinks is relevant. In many churches the Bible is only given lip service but no serious merit. V And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.. Was it ignorance of the Scriptures? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The Dangers of Biblical Ignorance. that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of Do you know that we now have 31 memory Scriptures each of which we have spent three months memorizing? Jesus answered and said unto While the Saducees held fast to the first five books of the Bible, the Torah, they may have given less emphasis to the books of the prophets. Many people are just like that with their eternal destiny; just trying to figure it out on their own and that is eternally dangerous. I TopicalBible S D Read the Word. Right? The cost of ignorance is both a blessing and a curse: it is the one quality that can simultaneously provoke and suppress us to making discoveries because for there to be a transformative revelation there must be at least a momentary recognition of the unknown. Only then can discovery be liberating and exhilarating, empowering us with renewed perceptions. Lets look at another case where ignorance of the Scriptures could lead to an incorrect conclusion. Jesus pointed out that in the resurrection people will not be given in marriage. Satans weapon is peoples ignorance of Gods word. P Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The world says, Ignorance is bliss. Although this is a trite phrase that is commonly used, is there some truth to this statement, ignorance is bliss? I surmise yes. Depending on what we are ignorant of, or dont know, ignorance can be a blessing in disguise. While some may truly believe Ignorance is bliss, it should be evident from thousands of years of human history that such is not the case; ignorance is dangerous.Worse yet, as someone has noted, The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge Are we growing spiritually as we should? But will the truth make them happy? Jesus said to him, If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Why had they made this error when the answer was right there in front of them? I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get. But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me, a sinner! You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures (2 Peter 3: 16). Hos. KJB Daily Devotion Following Jesus Through Every Chapter Date: Monday, August 29, 2016 Chapters: Ezekiel 13-15 Message: That Danger Of Ignorance . Satan wants the freedom to continue sowing wild seeds. Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Believing that Jesus is the Christ isnt enough to make it to heaven. Jesus said "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. Because they dont think they are lost. 0000003643 00000 n Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for usfor it is written, Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree. Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, so practice and observe whatever they tell youbut not what they do. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. Hello My Friend, Ignorant, A person untaught or uninformed. They are people who pray, sing to the Lord, give of their means, etc., but who are lost, nevertheless, because they are ignorantly involved in a false religion. Or rude. startxref You [Lord] called as in the day of an appointed feastMy terrors ( dangers) on every side;And there was no one who escaped or survivedIn the day of the Lords anger.Those I have cared for and brought up with tenderness,My enemy annihilated them. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food. And he who hurries his footsteps errs. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well., And our memory refresher Scripture is , Do you not know? Satan hopes to this day that people will cling to the verses that say at the Resurrection men will not marry or be given in marriage. They may call Jesus Lord but Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. xref Not as the world gives do I give to you. Heed the warning. 0 Problems understanding creation and evolution have been exacerbated due to an improper understanding of the Bible by both scientists and preachers. (Matthew 5:17) Did Jesus not marry and give his Bride and her followers a covenant that sets her and her followers apart as brides and bridegrooms in Christ (2 Corinthians 11:2)? The Danger of Ignorance. They called the Lord all derogatory names and discouraged the people from believing in Him. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. Labs Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Its based off the word ignore after all. T 0000001346 00000 n For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. With that in mind lets go ahead and read Matthew 22:23-33. 15 35 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. The danger of Bible ignorance in the nation. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. O Jesus encountered it in His day. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. By your standard of measure it o Eph. Jesus response is classic. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Try, Why Kids Need Exegetical Bible Teaching For The Long Haul, "I Felt My Soul Rejoice: The Christ-Centered Happiness Of David Brainer, 12 Simple Ways To Be A Pastor Who Prays Like A Warrior. Suppose you were driving for your first time and you came up to a traffic control light and suppose no one had ever told you what the green, amber and red lights mean. Athenians that God at one time winked at ignorance, but now commands all to repent (Acts 17:30). determining where one spends eternity; but, in the end, only those who obey Gods will will make it However, ignorance of the Scriptures is not new. No one likes to be called ignorant, in fact, it is next to being called stupid. And only 25% of those claiming to be Christians could offer a definition. There is a mental ignorance which is not guiltless, but culpable; viz. 0000008999 00000 n So, here is what Jesus said to a group of people who had been studying the Torah their entire lives , You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.. will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? If we dont know what the Bible teaches we will most likely believe whatever we THINK is right! Do you not yet perceive or understand? Now, in this very same text we can see where someone who does not have a grasp on the Bible could possibly get confused , In Matthew 22:30 it says, At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.. 22 When you walk about, they will guide you; When you sleep, they will watch over you; And when you awake, they will talk to you. 6:20-23 My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother; 21 Bind them continually on your heart; Tie them around your neck. He is not the God of the dead but of the living.. God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. (Matt 22:23-33). To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. U Stupid, insensible; senseless. 31 But about the resurrection of the dead - have you not read what God said to you, 32 I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? (LogOut/ They employ violence, so that bloodshed follows bloodshed. Jesus said to the Jews, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God (Matthew 22:29). For they preach, but do not practice. They have listened to some false teacher preach some man-made doctrine that doesnt save to them, and theyre convinced that they are right with God. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger. It reminds us of the words Solomon in Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. The only solution is for people to search the scriptures and compare their religion with what is found in Gods Word. 0000014121 00000 n Hos. Lk. Prov. Steven Harper 12/13/20 - The Words of Truth and Reason. Right? 0000065292 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n You shall have no other gods before me. 0000008772 00000 n Again, the only solution is the Word of God. that of the man who has not acquired the information he had the opportunity of gaining in earlier days, and that of the man who goes down through iniquity and immorality into intellectual feebleness and impotence. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. 0000007835 00000 n Not everyone Was it doubting the power of God? By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 0000009884 00000 n Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. I also will reject you from being My priest. But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the swordAnd they will die without knowledge. 0000005318 00000 n 0000049472 00000 n To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. And hear what God says. but rather to understand the will of the Lord (Ephesians 5:17). But unlike most of what the world says, there is a Biblical equivalent. And the anointed priest shall take some of the blood of the bull and bring it into the tent of meeting, Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. 0000001703 00000 n Are your hearts hardened? 17:1-8), Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you, The Ten Commandments: Sanctify the People, The Corinthians and Idolatry: 1 Corinthians 8-10, The Exodus from Egypt until The Entry into the Promised Land Part 3 of 3. Some people take this to mean that we become angels after we die. Whose wife will she be in the resurrection? They asked. And Jesus, aware of this, said to them, Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Heb. Amidst the easy-believism, seeker-sensitive, all-inclusive type of evangelizing, the focus on studying the Bible and understanding the WHOLE of Scripture has been neglected and the results are obvious. Furthermore, they insisted that the doctrine of life after death could not be proven by the Pentateuch. Jesus quoted Exodus 3:6 to further demonstrate the folly of their position on the resurrection. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. 0000056577 00000 n I read facebook debates where personal opinions are debated on religious matters, but little or no Scripture is ever offered. The knowledge of Gods word is so important. THE DANGER OF IGNORANCE. That is the only thing that can enlighten those uninformed of Gods will. Z. No one will be excused in the day of judgment due to ignorance. The Dangers Of Ignorance By James Quansah Feature Article JUL 21, 2019 The Dangers of Ignorance. 0000056384 00000 n Most of them probably had all five of the books memorized but somehow they had reached the conclusion that there were no such things as angels or spirits and that there was no resurrection of the dead. 0000007037 00000 n Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. trailer They do all their deeds to be seen by others. Most Relevant Verses. 12 For though, who because of practice have their senses trained to, Ephesians 3: Pauls ministry to the Gentiles, Zechariah chapter 14 is NOT a second coming of Christ chapter, Demons, Exorcism, Witchcraft and Astrology. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole worldhe was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. October 13, 2016 by chilton2510@gmail.com Leave a Comment. One huge mistake is isolating one truth to the exclusion of all others. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Hosea 4:6. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. He shall bring the bull to the entrance of the tent of meeting before the Lord and lay his hand on the head of the bull and kill the bull before the Lord. Yes, those things are important and will certainly play a part in And all died. AM Verse Concepts 2 Cor 11:26 Tools Hosea 4:6 - My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. For instance, Ive heard it affirmed that the law of love is supreme over all other laws. I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. presumption - 1. the act of presuming; specif., a. an overstepping of proper bounds; forwardness; effrontery b. the taking of something for granted ( Webster's New World College Dictionary) This idea is found in several Bible passages and is most closely associated with arrogance and pride. Bible. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.Because you have rejected knowledge,I also will reject you from being My priest.Since you have forgotten the law of your God,I also will forget your children. 6R~6TeT\E$[$+L8h 2u.$434iiVD4/B(x2tbEpDkQH:4|qA HX}w@ZAlQ=|pt#S#AP8L/n And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Hes the God of the living. 17 0 obj<>stream Jesus said, Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life (John 5:39). As always Ken you do get your point across. 0000008619 00000 n Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, There are more people who are lost than saved (Matthew 7:13-14). The Dangers of Ignorance. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. K The question was asked because they did not believe in the resurrection. It is no wonder that Paul exhorts us not to be unwise, But he said to them, It is I; do not be afraid.. lxWZqg"wQ7n qS 6E>>Ged`w^V`z]EU/ JnCWzvmZ26j3~8R}d`"zp/oba^PCt}FbwOSca -7 Various Barna research groups have shown through the years a woeful knowledge of the Bible among American adults. They condemned Him to death, and before their very eyes, Jesus was reviled, insulted, assaulted, and crucified. Being mistaken about what the Bible teaches will get us into all kinds of trouble. How Much Does A Pastor Share With His Wife In Regard To Confidential Matters. 0000001266 00000 n L Their ignorance of truth may make them feel good, but their souls are in great jeopardy. Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Learn how your comment data is processed. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going. Perhaps this is why they did not believe in an unseen spirit realm or the resurrection from the dead. 0000011452 00000 n Publication date: Jan 18, 2021. What God has revealed about the church, salvation and our Christian responsibility must be believed and obeyed, regardless of our personal views. As in all the churches of the saints. Proverbs 22:3 - A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. THE DANGER OF IGNORANCE Pastor Chris . Scriptures: While the two great commandments are indeed important, they do not trump truth on any issue. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge. they are still lost according to the words of Jesus. bible study | rhapsody of realities | the danger of ignorance | sept 23#####lets ship free We live in a Biblically ignorant society. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. Ignorance, on the other hand, is used to describe someone who doesnt know something that they probably should know by now. Greetings this is so true this is good teaching Nazarene pastor Mara i learn what dig deeper. So, Jesus quotes to them from their very own Scriptures Exodus 3:6 where it says, I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob., Jesus does not say, I was but I Am . The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Ignorance about what the devil is up toand ignorance of the damage done by Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?. If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. Who or what will turn them against the idea of Marriage? But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 0000001525 00000 n They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. <]>> some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures (2 Peter 3:16). He will teach and feed people with Have you not heard? xb```f``1a`e`0b`@ W+f/b@""s8 :HQ1bQ eKm]X h```Q@+::: 'cB `%~F%& 20gap`;w,R31.w18_sAq@-{f4[ * 33 When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching. If Angels in heaven never marry, why then does Jesus come as the Bridegroom to fulfill the Law and the Prophets? Since you have forgotten the law of your God. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. No one comes to the Father except through me. 15 0 obj <> endobj There are many religious people -------------------------------------------------------, OK. In another survey of 1210 adults, only 9% of the respondents accurately defined the Great Commission. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. These are Saducees who have devoted themselves to knowing the Law of Moses, the first five books of the Bible. In 1943, ten years after Hitlers rise to Y But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword. That is a serious error. 0000002036 00000 n Biblical Illiteracy. The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Bible verses related to Ignorance from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance. - Sort By Book Order. Ephesians 4:18 - Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Hosea 4:6 - My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou W Cancel, Unlock sermon series kits for every holiday of the year, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, An easy way to discover the key elements of faith, [Advent Series] Jesus is at the hear of it all, [Holiday Series] Strong churches stand together, [Christmas Eve] The night that changed the world. Knowledge of the Word of God and how it is applied is a matter of eternal life and death. Steven Harper 10/24/21 - The Words of Truth and Why then does Jesus say that at the Resurrection, people will not marry? 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Shine out among them like beacon lights, holding out to them the Word of Life (Phil 2:15-16). Copyright 2003-2022 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Blog, A 0000002642 00000 n 0000004839 00000 n Mk. It will be OK! Well, it might very well NOT be OK. Lets look at some dangers of ignorance. "The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly." Therefore My people go into exile for their lack of knowledge; And their multitude is parched with thirst. 0000001779 00000 n He proved it with Scripture. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Whatever the case, Jesus is showing us here that ignorance of the Scriptures can bring some very wrong conclusions with horrible eternal consequences. Ignorance is bliss is something the world says. To this we are witnesses. Shockingly in one survey only half of those claiming to be Christians knew who delivered the sermon on the Mount. 8:18 So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him., For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of life, since you have become dull of hearing. If so 2 Corinthians, 2 Kings, 2 Kings 19:35, 2 Kings 6:17, 2 Timothy, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Acts 4:12, Deuteronomy 6:4, Exodus 20:3, Exodus 3:6, Isaiah 40:28, John 14:6, John 3:18, Matthew 22:23-33, Matthew 22:29, Matthew 22:29-33, Matthew 22:30, Matthew 6:31-33, Sermon Topics: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language). Change). When I think of the many dangers associated with being a biblically illiterate R Why? THE DANGER OF IGNORANCE Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God (Matthew 22:29). Thirty-one! Finally, she married all 7 brothers. |. Deposing Ignorance of God ignorance Rejection God Forgetting Bad Counsel Retribution Forsaking God's Things. Being religious isnt enough either. Ignorance is defined as The condition of being uneducated, unaware, or uninformed (The Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Deuteronomy 6:4, John 14:6, Exodus 20:3, John 3:18, 2 Kings 6:17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 22:23-33, Acts 4:12, 2 Kings 19:35, Denomination: Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. Therefore my people go into exile for lack of knowledge; their honored men go hungry, and their multitude is parched with thirst. Post Reply We Are More than Conquerors through Him who Loved Us! 0000006216 00000 n Yes and no. Jesus retort, You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, may well be spoken of us. D ietrich Bonhoeffer lived in Germany during the rise of Nazism, and was a staunch opponent who ultimately lost his life because of that opposition, and for his associations with others who were also opponents of the Nazi regime. Therefore My people go into exile for their lack of knowledge;And their honorable men are famished,And their multitude is parched with thirst. But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, You fool! will be liable to the hell of fire. People who know Scripture, may ask. N Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,And he who hurries his footsteps errs. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. But if they do not listen, they perish by the sword and die without knowledge. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. This story has been told as a joke for many years, but Joseph Parker, the famed 19th Century British orator and evangelist claimed it actually happened to him. He does not want people to take up their Crosses and follow Jesus. 0000002299 00000 n F 5:11-14 Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. Steven Harper 10/24/21 - The Words of Truth and Reason. H They will put you out of the synagogues. They were allowed to torment them for five months, but not to kill them, and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings someone.

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