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• Legalism ?

• Liberalism

• False Doctrine

• Emotionalism

• Materialism

• Worldliness

• Apathy

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1. lack of emotion;

2. lack of interest; listless condition; indifference."

Some synonyms Impassiveness, Indifference, Lethargy, and Unconcern.

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• A lack of fear and respect – Mat 10:28; Deut 28:58; 1 Kings 18:21

• A lack of faith and trust – Jude 1:5; Heb 3:16-4:2

• A lack of love and concern – Jer. 3:10; John 14:21

• A lack of security and hope – Acts 7:39; Ex. 14:11

• A lack of growth and success – Eccl. 10:10; Phili 4:10-13

• A lack of vision and purpose – 1 John 2:15-17

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• Irregular attendance (worship, meetings & Bible study)

• Lack of Bible Study – (together & private?)

• Lack of personal evangelism – (learning how?)

• Lack of involvement in the work of the church -

• Lack of interaction with other Christians – (Rom. 12:10)

• Lack of “desire” to study, assemble, pray & associate –

• Lack of faith, virtue, knowledge, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, love, fruit, HOPE – 2 Peter 1:5-10

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• We will not grow spiritually – Gal 5:22,23; 2 Pet 1:5-10.

• The local church will not grow - – Acts 2:41-47; 6:1-7; Acts 8:4; 9:31; Heb. 10:24,25

• The lost will stay lost –Rom. 1:13-17; 1 Thes. 1:7-10; Col. 1:23; 2 Tim. 2:9

• The truth will go undefended & error undefeated – Phili. 1:17; Jude 3

• We will not live righteous lives – Mat. 6:33; Tit. 2:11-14

• We will be LOST!! - Rev 3:14-22

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Rev. 3:15-16 (KJV) Rev. 3:15-16 (KJV) I know thy works, that thou I know thy works, that thou

art neither cold nor hot: I would art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hotthou wert cold or hot. [16] . [16] So So

then because thou art then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my hot, I will spue thee out of my

mouthmouth. . . . [21] . . . . [21] To him that overcomethTo him that overcometh

will I grant to sit with me in my will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, throne, even as I also overcame,

and am set down with my and am set down with my Father in his throneFather in his throne. .

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• Develop a fear and respect for God & His word – Eccl. 12:13;

• Develop faith in God’s word & promises – Rom. 4:18-21; 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb. 13:5

• Develop genuine love & concern for serving God and others – Mark 12:29-31; 1 Cor. 13

• Develop spiritually – Phili 4:10-13; 2 Pet 1:5-10; 3:18

• Develop a hard work ethic – Eccl. 9:10

• Develop vision & purpose – Heb. 11:13-16

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What is Apathy?What is Apathy?

What Is The Cause of What Is The Cause of Apathy? Apathy?

What Are Some What Are Some Symptoms of Apathy? Symptoms of Apathy?

What Are The What Are The Consequences of Consequences of Apathy?Apathy?

How Do We Cure How Do We Cure Apathy?Apathy?

FearFear

TrustTrust

LoveLove

GrowGrow

WorkWork

HopeHope

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• Legalism ?

• Liberalism

• False Doctrine

• Emotionalism

• Materialism

• Worldliness

• Apathy

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Attend Bible Studies

Attend Worship Services

Daily Bible Reading &

Home Study

Talk About Bible W/ Others

2 Tim 2:15Heb 5:12

Acts 17:11

Hos 4:12

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