IS THERE NOT A

CAUSE?1 Samuel

17:29

David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17• Israel was oppressed by

Philistines• Goliath tormented them daily,

blaspheming God• David, son of Jesse,

came to inquire of hisbrothers and heard Goliath

David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17• David was angered and tried to

rally the people• He asked, “Is there not a cause”

and challenged them to trust in God!

• David volunteered to face Goliath

David and Goliath – 1 Sam. 17• With a sling and 5 smooth stones

he rushed at Goliath “in the name of the Lord of hosts” saying, “the battle is the Lord’s”

• With one stone he killed Goliath

• The people were rallied and fought back the Philistines

David’s Cause• He saw God blasphemed and it

angered him• He was not afraid! Phil.

1:27-28, 2 Cor. 13:5• He trusted God – Prov. 3:5

To fight for God in our Society

• Ungodliness is all around us!Cf. “The new normal”

• Is there not a cause?• To speak up for what is right?• Change must begin with us

Is There Not a Cause?

To fight for God in our Society

• The Bible and activism• Very little (if any); NO place for

such in the church!• BUT, godly men did stand up for

what is right!Peter - Acts 5:29, Paul - 24:25, 26:24-28, cf. Phil. 4:22

Is There Not a Cause?

To fight for God in our Society

• Be an example• 1 Pet. 2:11-12• 1 Pet. 3:15-16 • Phil. 2:14-15 • No better way to change

society than one person at a time!

Is There Not a Cause?

To fight for God in our Society

• Engage society for the better• Gal. 6:10 – as we have

opportunity, do good to all• Making society better is “good”• BUT we must maintain godly

qualities – honesty, humility, no “bully tactics”, respect cf. 1 Pet. 2:13-17

Is There Not a Cause?

To fight for God in our Society

• Pray for our leaders• 1 Tim. 2:1-4 – Why? That

all men may come to the truth!• There IS a cause. Will we

stand up and fight.

Is There Not a Cause?

To purge our lives of sin

• Rom. 3:23 • Society has an impact on

what we do (i.e. ungodliness around us can influence us)

• For some, the grip is a giant!• BUT, sin is still sin – Rom. 6:23, Lk. 13:3

Is There Not a Cause?

To purge our lives of sin

• Is there not a cause?• IF you want to go to heaven,

you have to face your sins and take care of them!

• Forgiveness – Acts 22:16,1 John 1:9 – as a Christian

Is There Not a Cause?

To purge our lives of sin

• Remain faithful!• Rev. 2:10, 2 Pet. 2:20-22 Luke 9:62, etc.

• The majority of scripture directed to the faithfulness of Christians

Is There Not a Cause?

To purge our lives of sin

• Take measures• Avoid ungodliness – 2 Tim. 2:22, 1 Cor. 6:18

• Avoid the ungodly – Jas. 4:4, 2 Cor. 6:14, 17

• Be alert – 1 Pet. 5:8-9

Is There Not a Cause?

To purge our lives of sin

• Take measures• Associate with godly brethren

– Heb. 3:12-13, 10:24-25

• Stay close to God – Col. 3:1-2

Is There Not a Cause?

To seek purity in the church

• The church has been compromised!

• Her work, organization, message and worship have been modified – in the name of toleranceA problem of gigantic proportions

Is There Not a Cause?

To seek purity in the church

• Is there not a cause?• To seek to maintain her

integrity and purity?• Jesus purchased her – Acts 20:28, Eph. 5:25-27

Is There Not a Cause?

To seek purity in the church

• Concerning discipline• 1 Cor. 5:1-8 Why? • To deliver the soul• To keep the body pure• Rom. 16:17, 2 Thess. 3:14-15, Matt. 18:15-17

• 1 Cor. 5:6

Is There Not a Cause?

To reach the lost

• The Great Commission• Matt. 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16

• Started with apostles, completed with everyone

• Acts 8:4, 1 Thess. 1:8,…

Is There Not a Cause?

To reach the lost

• How precious are souls to us?• The blessing of bringing a soul to

Christ. How?• Example - Matt. 5:16, Teaching - 1 Pet. 3:15

• Untold millions are dying untoldJohn 4:35

Is There Not a Cause?

To reach the lost

• Is there not a cause?• What are doing in this matter?• Does our example help or

hinder?• How about our upcoming

Gospel Meeting?

Is There Not a Cause?

Will you stand up for his cause?