The World as a Foe and Besetment of The New Creation.

The World as a Foe

and Besetment of

The New Creation

The World as a Foe

and Besetment of

The New Creation

Overview – Two PartsOverview – Two Parts

Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6


Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6

Specific Snares

Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6

Specific Snares


Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6World

Flesh

Devil


Flesh

Devil



Flesh

Devil

Nominal Church Systems


Flesh

Devil



Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6Flesh

World

Devil


Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6Flesh

World

Devil



Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6

Part One – Volume 6Part One – Volume 6Everything pertaining to this present evil world is more or less out of alignment with righteousness, and hence, more or less contrary to the New Creation and its righteous standard. The law of the world might in a general way be summed up as Selfishness . . . The world and its spirit of pride, selfishness, etc, must be recognized as one of the chief foes of the New Creation.

Vol 6 P604

Everything pertaining to this present evil world is more or less out of alignment with righteousness, and hence, more or less contrary to the New Creation and its righteous standard. The law of the world might in a general way be summed up as Selfishness . . . The world and its spirit of pride, selfishness, etc, must be recognized as one of the chief foes of the New Creation.

Vol 6 P604

Part One – Volume 6Part One – Volume 6The whole world of mankind, operating under this general "spirit of the world," is moving in one general direction, as a great river, in some parts of which there is greater swiftness, and in other parts greater sluggishness, but all, nevertheless, following in the same general selfish direction. The New Creature, by his consecration, by the spirit of his new mind, is obligated to an adverse course, and is, therefore, opposed by all the current of popular sentiment, theory, tradition, etc., and marked as peculiar.

Vol 6 P604,5

The whole world of mankind, operating under this general "spirit of the world," is moving in one general direction, as a great river, in some parts of which there is greater swiftness, and in other parts greater sluggishness, but all, nevertheless, following in the same general selfish direction. The New Creature, by his consecration, by the spirit of his new mind, is obligated to an adverse course, and is, therefore, opposed by all the current of popular sentiment, theory, tradition, etc., and marked as peculiar.

Vol 6 P604,5

Part Two – SnaresPart Two – Snares


BAIT


Definitions:

(1) Something by which one is entangled, involved in difficulties, impeded

Definitions:



Definitions:


(2) Something deceptively attractive

Definitions:


(2) Something deceptively attractive

BAIT

1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS


A. Politics

B. Good Social Causes

C. Environmental & Social Reform

D. Time Wasters

A. Politics



D. Time Wasters


A. Politics

A. Politics


A. Politics. . . some, we believe, have gone to an extreme in

denouncing present institutions in a manner that the Lord and the apostles neither commanded nor sanctioned, nor illustrated in their words and conduct. Simply making people discontented with their present conditions and surroundings is most unwise. On the contrary, the influence, the spirit, the disposition, of the New Creation should always be toward peace; and if we cannot commend present institutions highly, neither need we specially condemn them.

A. Politics. . . some, we believe, have gone to an extreme in

denouncing present institutions in a manner that the Lord and the apostles neither commanded nor sanctioned, nor illustrated in their words and conduct. Simply making people discontented with their present conditions and surroundings is most unwise. On the contrary, the influence, the spirit, the disposition, of the New Creation should always be toward peace; and if we cannot commend present institutions highly, neither need we specially condemn them.


A. PoliticsThe agitation of these matters in advance will be not

only unavailing, but worse-- disadvantageous, injurious--both to the agitator and the agitated, breeding discontent. Amongst the children of this world there will be found plenty of agitators when the Lord's time shall come for these questions to be agitated. Meantime all the members of the New Creation will display wisdom in avoiding such questions as tend to strife and discontent . . .

Vol 6 P607

A. PoliticsThe agitation of these matters in advance will be not

only unavailing, but worse-- disadvantageous, injurious--both to the agitator and the agitated, breeding discontent. Amongst the children of this world there will be found plenty of agitators when the Lord's time shall come for these questions to be agitated. Meantime all the members of the New Creation will display wisdom in avoiding such questions as tend to strife and discontent . . .

Vol 6 P607


A. Politics

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Colossians 3:2

A. Politics


Colossians 3:2


A. Politics


Colossians 3:2

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Isaiah 26:3

A. Politics


Colossians 3:2

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Isaiah 26:3




It is not for us to attempt to transform the world and revolutionize society and its methods. That herculean task the Lord has left for himself, and it will be fully accomplished in the "great day" fast approaching.



It is not for us to attempt to transform the world and revolutionize society and its methods. That herculean task the Lord has left for himself, and it will be fully accomplished in the "great day" fast approaching.




. . . the present work of the Church is shown to be the Bride making herself ready for the marriage. With such pressing calls upon them for every moment of their time, for every particle of their influence, means, etc, the New Creatures have neither love for the world, to seek to perpetuate its arrangements, institutions, etc . . .



. . . the present work of the Church is shown to be the Bride making herself ready for the marriage. With such pressing calls upon them for every moment of their time, for every particle of their influence, means, etc, the New Creatures have neither love for the world, to seek to perpetuate its arrangements, institutions, etc . . .




. . . nor have they the disposition to anticipate the Lord's wise, beneficent arrangement for the transformation of this present evil world into "the world to come," "wherein dwelleth righteousness."

Vol 6 P608



. . . nor have they the disposition to anticipate the Lord's wise, beneficent arrangement for the transformation of this present evil world into "the world to come," "wherein dwelleth righteousness."

Vol 6 P608




No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.

Matthew 9:16,17



No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.

Matthew 9:16,17


D. Time Wasters

D. Time Wasters


D. Time Wasters

List:

D. Time Wasters

List:


D. Time Wasters

List:

Make Your Own List!

D. Time Wasters

List:

Make Your Own List!


D. Time Wasters

List:

Make Your Own List!

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15,16

D. Time Wasters

List:

Make Your Own List!

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:15,16


Overcome Distractions with Discipline:

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13,14

Overcome Distractions with Discipline:

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13,14

2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS


E. Philosophical Rhetoric

F. Higher Criticism

G. Political Correctness


F. Higher Criticism




Definition: The art of oratory used to influence the thought or conduct of one’s

hearers


Definition: The art of oratory used to influence the thought or conduct of one’s

hearers


PHILOSOPHICALRHETORIC


DOUBTING OUR SPIRITUALITY



Definition: The art of oratory used to influence the thought or conduct of one’s hearers

Volume 6 Pages 137-144:

Sanctified by the Truth

Emotion Not Sanctification

Volume 5 Chapter 9


Definition: The art of oratory used to influence the thought or conduct of one’s hearers

Volume 6 Pages 137-144:

Sanctified by the Truth

Emotion Not Sanctification

Volume 5 Chapter 9


F. Higher Criticism

F. Higher Criticism


F. Higher Criticism

THEN: Evolution

F. Higher Criticism

THEN: Evolution


F. Higher Criticism

THEN: Evolution

NOW: Big Bang

Higgs Boson

F. Higher Criticism

THEN: Evolution

NOW: Big Bang

Higgs Boson


F. Higher Criticism

THEN: Evolution

NOW: Big Bang

Higgs Boson

“The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God”

Psalm 14:1; 53:1

F. Higher Criticism

THEN: Evolution

NOW: Big Bang

Higgs Boson

“The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God”

Psalm 14:1; 53:1


HIGHER CRITICISM: EVOLUTION


PSEUDO-SCIENCE


All scripture given by inspiration of God is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works

2Tim 3:16,17

All scripture given by inspiration of God is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works

2Tim 3:16,17

PSEUDO-SCIENCE



Gay “Rights”

Marriage “Equality”


Gay “Rights”

Marriage “Equality”



We ought to obey God, rather than men

Acts 5:39


We ought to obey God, rather than men

Acts 5:39


Labels Matter:

Labels Matter:


Labels Matter:

“Terrorist” of “Martyr”?

Freedom Fighter” or “Rebel”

Labels Matter:




Labels Matter:



Misleading, lazy, imprecise . . .

Labels Matter:



Misleading, lazy, imprecise . . .


LABELLING IS JUDGING

3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS


H. Moral Relativism

I. Gross Darkness

H. Moral Relativism

I. Gross Darkness


H. Moral Relativism

H. Moral Relativism


H. Moral Relativism

There is No God

No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)

H. Moral Relativism

There is No God



H. Moral Relativism = SELFISHNESS

There is No God



There is No God




There is No God


“. . . Sin has pleasures for a season.”

Hebrews 11:25


There is No God



Hebrews 11:25



There is No God



Hebrews 11:25

“There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12; 16:25


There is No God



Hebrews 11:25

“There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12; 16:25


MORAL RELATIVISM


MY WAY IS THE BEST WAY


I. Gross Darkness

I. Gross Darkness


I. Gross Darkness

Light = Truth / Righteousness

I. Gross Darkness



I. Gross Darkness


Darkness = Error / Sin

I. Gross Darkness




I. Gross Darkness



“For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall rise upon thee and his glory shall be seen upon thee.”

Isaiah 60:2

I. Gross Darkness



“For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall rise upon thee and his glory shall be seen upon thee.”

Isaiah 60:2


SIN


SIN

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Galatians 6:1

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Galatians 6:1

1. DISTRACTIONSPolitics

Good Social Causes

Environmental & Social Reform

Time Wasters

2. DECEPTIONSPhilosophical Rhetoric

Higher Criticism

Political Correctness

3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESSMoral Relativism

Gross Darkness

1. DISTRACTIONSPolitics

Good Social Causes

Environmental & Social Reform

Time Wasters

2. DECEPTIONSPhilosophical Rhetoric

Higher Criticism

Political Correctness

3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESSMoral Relativism

Gross Darkness

CLOSING SCRIPTURESCLOSING SCRIPTURES


Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the father, but is of the world.

1John 2:15,16

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the father, but is of the world.

1John 2:15,16


These things I have spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace. I the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace. I the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 16:33


And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed, by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed, by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2

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