W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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Postponement

The Perils of Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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Problem of Procrastination -

Some Things Ought To Be Postponed – (Not all things are of equal value and urgency)

It Is Unwise, Hurtful & Even Sinful To Postpone Other Things -

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

3The Perils of PostponementFelix - (Acts 24:1-27) Acts 24:24-25 (NKJV)

24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who

was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him

concerning the faith in Christ.

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

4The Perils of PostponementFelix - (Acts 24:1-27) Acts 24:24-25 (NKJV)

25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a

convenient time I will call for you."

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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Proverbs 27:1 (NKJV)

1 Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not

know what a day may bring forth.

The Perils of Postponement

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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James 4:13-17 (NKJV) 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city,

spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14

whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow.

For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then

vanishes away.

The Perils of Postponement

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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James 4:13-17 (NKJV) 15 Instead you ought to

say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that." 16 But now you

boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. 17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and

does not do it, to him it is sin.

The Perils of Postponement

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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Demonstrates Arrogance – “Do

not boast” - (Prov 27:1); “Now you boast in your arrogance” - (James 4:15)

Ignorance – You do not know – (Prov 27:1; James 4:14)

Rebellion – Is evil, knows to do good . . . – (James 4:16,17; 1 Sam 15)

The Perils of Postponement

Never Put Off Till Tomorrow What You Ought To Do Today!Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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Lose Today – Influence of children, loved ones, etc – Own spiritual growth, joy, peace - etc.)

A Hard Heart – Building bad habits – Less receptive to truth - (Heb 3:15; 4:7; Mat 13:13-23)

Danger of Sudden Death – (James 4:14; Job 14:1,2; Luke 12:13-21)

The Return of The Lord – (1 Thes 5:2-4; 2 Pet 3:10; Rev 3:3; 16:15)

The Perils of Postponement

Don McClain

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Learning The Truth – (Eph 5:17; Ps 119:27; Pr. 23:23)

Obeying The Gospel – (2 Thes 1:7-9; 2 Cor 6:2)

Making Provisions To Grow Spiritually – (2 Pet 1:5-12; 2:1 - Bible reading, Bible classes, regular attendance, etc.)

Talking To Others About The Gospel When Opportunities Come – (Acts 8:4; James 4:17)

Using Opportunities To Edify Others – (Heb 3:13; 10:24,25)

The Perils of Postponement

Some Things

You Canno

t Afford

To Postpone

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

11The Perils of PostponementFelix - (Acts 24:1-27) Acts 24:24-25 (NKJV)

24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who

was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him

concerning the faith in Christ.

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

12The Perils of PostponementFelix - (Acts 24:1-27) Acts 24:24-25 (NKJV)

25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a

convenient time I will call for you."

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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Postponement

The Perils of

What Is More

Valuable Than Your

Soul – And What Is More Urgent Than Being Right With

God?Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / August 10, 2008

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Don McClain