Genesis 19 How carefully did Lot investigate Sodom before deciding to live there? The people there were wicked and yet Lot decided to go there. We don’t have those details but it turned out to be the wrong choice. In this story we can see the danger of unchecked worldliness upon righteous people – which the Bible calls Lot. Lot silently dwelt in Sodom’s wickedness. When the angels come, Lot is sitting in the gate, a place of respect at

Philippians 3:19 The problem is not just that gluttony is a sin, but Paul precisely labels it as a sin of idolatry., when obsession becomes fixation. Whatever overcomes a person to that he is enslaved. 2 Pet. 2:19. It’s not that the goal is to fast, it is to seek first the kingdom of God. It’s not just about eating food but it affects other areas of our lives. Refrain from gluttony and thou shalt the more easily restrain all

Sometimes we may face a situation where we ask “what if?” Those questions come from worry, from fear, from the unknown feelings of what may happen. Those are times when our faith is weaker. What if….? 1. Fear and worry do not come from God. Matt. 6. The unknown can become a difficult thing. We like to be prepared to address challenges. Mt. 6:25 ff. Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat… God knows that we need

1 Corinthians 14:26 Lots of changes going on here at Decker Prairie. Each of us has opinions on what changes are being made and may think our opinion is the best way. There are other cultural factors that drive us towards that type of thinking. Scripture however doesn’t back that up. Our primary purpose is to honor God and secondly to build up the body. We will focus today on the selection of elders. 1 Cor. 14:26 – What then