The sermon emphasizes the importance of following God's guidance and precepts, rather than being led by false precepts, prophets, lusts, or Satan's lies.
Chuck Smith discusses the theme of misguided men, emphasizing how many are led astray by false precepts, false prophets, their own lusts, and the lies of Satan. He illustrates these points with biblical examples, such as the lying prophet in I Kings 13 and Samson's downfall. In contrast, he highlights the importance of being guided by God's word and acknowledging Him in all our ways, suggesting that true guidance comes from a faithful relationship with God. The sermon serves as a reminder of the dangers of following misleading paths and the necessity of divine guidance.
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GUIDED MISSALS AND MISGUIDED MEN
I. MISGUIDED MEN.
A. Some guided by false precepts.
1. "Do the best you can."
2. "As long as you are sincere." (Gaha 21..
a. Christ death in vain.
B. Some guided by false prophets.
1. I Kings 13 - Lying prophet.
a. "The Lord told me to tell you."
C. Some guided by own lusts.
1. Samson.
D. Some guided by Satan's lies.
1. "It won't hurt you."
2. Eve.
II. GUIDED MISSALS (Jonah..
A. "In all thy ways acknowledge Him."
B. "The word of God a faithful guide."
David's stone Judges 9:53 Abimelech Jonah
Sermon Outline
- MISGUIDED MEN
- GUIDED MISSALS
- Guided by False Precepts
- Do the best you can
- As long as you are sincere
- Guided by False Prophets
- Lying prophets
- Guided by Own Lusts
- Samson
- Guided by Satan's Lies
- It won't hurt you
- Eve
- Acknowledge God in all ways
- The word of God as a faithful guide
Key Quotes
“Do the best you can.” — Chuck Smith
“As long as you are sincere.” — Chuck Smith
“The Lord told me to tell you.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We must be careful not to follow false precepts or prophets, but instead seek guidance from God's word.
- Our sincerity alone is not enough; we must also follow God's guidance and precepts.
- We can avoid being misguided by acknowledging God in all our ways and following the word of God as a faithful guide.
