Right vs. Wrong

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Can we know absolutely whether something is right or wrong? What is our standard of morality? The only absolute standard we can have is to look back to the one who created us and imitate Him. We know right and wrong because it is the very character of God.

Transcript of Right vs. Wrong

Right

Wrong

vs.

“A false balance is an abomination to the LORD,but an accurate weight is His delight.”

— Proverbs 11.1CB OT p. 1014

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Right

Wrongvs.

1) Harmonize

2) Instrument in tune

3) Playing the same song

1) Harmony between individuals

1) Harmony between individuals

2) Harmony in myself

1) Harmony between individuals

2) Harmony in myself

3) Purpose of life

1) Harmony between individuals

1) Harmony between individuals

2) Harmony in myself

1) Harmony between individuals

2) Harmony in myself

3) Purpose of life

“I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.”

— Jeremiah 10.23CB OT p. 1217

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.”

— Proverbs 1.7CB OT p. 998

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“and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator.”

— Colossians 3.10CB NT p. 353

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Love Hate

“God is love”

— 1 John 4.8, 16CB NT p. 423, 424

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“God is true”

— John 3.33CB NT p. 166

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“He is pure”

— 1 John 3.3CB NT p. 422

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“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

— Luke 6.31CB NT p. 113

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“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 4.7CB NT p. 349

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“Fear God, and keep His commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone.”

— Ecclesiastes 12.13CB OT p. 1061

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Will today be the day you decide to

go to heaven?

Lesson slideshows (with notes) and audio can be found at:

www.churchofchristmiranda.com

Photo Credits:

Scales: Keynote ObjectsBoxing: The U.S. Army: http://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/1690925942/in/set-72157623349799622/Superman: http://repairstemcell.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/superman_pic1.jpegBeef: arnold | inuyaki : http://www.flickr.com/photos/arndog/4142363915/sizes/l/Tape Measure: padsbrother: http://www.flickr.com/photos/padsbrother/2766681720/Standing in Line: David Reber's Hammer Photography: http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidreber/4141574556/Orchestra: jordanfischer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordanfischer/72510316/

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Right verses Wrong

Compiled and Presented by:

Dave Stewart28 February, 2010

Las Cruces, NMwww.churchofchristmiranda.com

Synopsis: Can we know absolutely whether something is right or wrong? What is our standard of morality? The only absolute standard we can have is to look back to the one who created us and imitate Him. We know right and wrong because it is the very character of God.

“Let all that you do be done with love.”

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