Blueprint for a Godly Life: Part 3 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

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2 Timothy 3:13-14...But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; As we try to follow the blueprint for godly living, Paul issued a warning about seducers who were deceiving people and also being deceived. One of the biggest forms of deception today is self- deception. If we are not careful, we can become our own worst enemy. PART THREE of this series addresses the issue of self-denial as well as the determination for be faithful to the Lord. People that live in denial and self-deception will not admit, acknowledge, or address their problems and solve them. All is okay when it is not. They believe they will not reap the consequences of their actions. When a person lives in denial and self-deception: * they live as if they are not accountable, * in doing God's will, they are not available, * compromise with evil is acceptable, * worldly heroes are admirable and considered adorable, * what is right and wrong is adjustable, * their spiritual growth is abysmal, * living for Christ is abnormal, * apathy and laziness are admissible *selfishness, sensuality, and unfaithfulness are allowable, * the cost for their sin becomes astronomical, * getting right with God and living for Him is advisable, attainable, and achievable. This message was preached on Sunday morning, April 13,2025, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

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• Christian Living