Post on 06-Jan-2016
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Original Power PointBy
Richard Thetford
www.thetfordcountry.com
Edited with additions of scriptures/etc
Jack Wheeler – Clovis Ca.
www.powerpointstojesus.com
Email: jack@powerpointstojesus.com
Questions asked by members of the church• Is it wrong to dance?• Can I go to the prom this year?• If dancing is wrong?• Why do some Christians see nothing wrong with dancing and encourage it?
Questions asked by members of the church• Is it wrong to dance?• Can I go to the prom this year?• If dancing is wrong?• Why do some Christians see nothing wrong with dancing and encourage it?
World thinks dancing is innocent
Many Christians believe it is wrong to dance
Christian’s live by a different standard
1 Peter 3:15
Romans 12:2
What is worldliness? “of or limited to this world; temporal
or secular; devoted to or concerned with the affairs, pleasures, etc. of this world” (Webster)
he who does the will of God 1 John 2:15-17
Worldliness is:A participation in sin Given to a life of following one’s passions
Living like the worldLiving a life devoted to the temporal
“Dancing is an expression in rhythmic movement of an
intensified sense of life, arising from an inner perception that
stimulates both mind and body” (Grolier)
“To move rhythmically to music, using prescribed or
improvised steps and gestures” (American
Heritage Dictionary)
Close Bodily Contact
Moving in rhythm to the music
Romantic atmosphere:
lights, music, etc.
Close Bodily Contact
Moving in rhythm to the music
Romantic atmosphere:
lights, music, etc.
“Most juvenile crime has its inception in the dance hall,
either public or private.”
The testimony of the world says that the appeal to
dancing is SEXUAL!
The testimony of the world says that the appeal to
dancing is SEXUAL!
“It is a system of means, contrived with more than
human ingenuity, to excite the instinct of sex action.”“No woman can waltz
well and waltz virtuously.”
“Among those who dance it is noteworthy that very few girls spend much time dancing with other girls. Neither do men dance very
much with their own wives, nor brothers with their own sisters ... the secret of the
popularity of dancing (or is it a secret) is the exciting, sexual stimulation resulting from
the close embrace of male and female whether it be with music in dancing or without music in petting and necking.”
“It is true that only a minority of church members dance, and
possibly a small minority; but to whatever degree dancing is
tolerated among members of the body, to just that degree the
church tends toward the world, and allows the spirit of the world
to infiltrate it.”
THE BEST QUOTE OF ALL “Wanting to be close to the opposite sex
for lustful desires”
The author of this quote knows what he is talking about
JACK WHEELER
Lasciviousness Lasciviousness defined: “Lewd;
wanton; lustful; tending to produce lewd emotions” Lewd defined: “Given to indulgence of
lust; suiting or proceeding from unlawful sexual desire”
Dancing certainly does this
Matthew 5:28
Revelries or Carousals Revel defined: “to rebel, carouse, a wild
party or celebration” (Webster)1 Peter 4:3; Romans 13:13Flee Lust Flee defined: “run away, shun or
escape”
•2 Timothy 2:22; Colossians 3:5Flee Fornication 1 Corinthians 6:18
Dancing is Questionable Romans 14:23; Psalms 1:1-2
Dancing Harms My Influence Matthew 5:14-16; 1 John 3:3
Dancing Makes Obedience to Christ Impossible 1 Thess 5:21-22; 1 Cor 10:31; 2
Cor 6:17
What is my reason for going?What kind of people will be there?What kind of activities will be
taking place there?Will I appear to be approving evil
practices by my attendance?Would I want to be seen by other
Christians at such a function?Would I want to take other
Christians with me to such a function?
If Christ should return, would He be pleased with me for being at such a function?
When deciding whether to attend a dance or
not, consider first what God would want you to
doBy seeking wholesome, godly activities
Grow stronger – not weakerGain real friends – not lose themReap fruit of the Spirit – not works of the
flesh
May I have the next dance?