the world as a foe and besetment of the new creation
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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
Overview – Two PartsOverview – Two Parts
Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6
Specific Snares
Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6
Specific Snares
Overview – Two PartsOverview – Two Parts
Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6World
Flesh
Devil
Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6World
Flesh
Devil
Overview – Two PartsOverview – Two Parts
Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6World
Flesh
Devil
Nominal Church Systems
Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6World
Flesh
Devil
Nominal Church Systems
Overview – Two PartsOverview – Two Parts
Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6Flesh
World
Devil
Nominal Church Systems
Br Russell’s Treatment in Volume 6Flesh
World
Devil
Nominal Church Systems
Overview – Two PartsOverview – Two Parts
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 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
Part Two – SnaresPart Two – Snares
Part Two – SnaresPart Two – Snares
Part Two – SnaresPart Two – Snares
BAIT
Part Two – SnaresPart Two – Snares
Definitions:
(1) Something by which one is entangled, involved in difficulties, impeded
Definitions:
(1) Something by which one is entangled, involved in difficulties, impeded
Part Two – SnaresPart Two – Snares
Definitions:
(1) Something by which one is entangled, involved in difficulties, impeded
(2) Something deceptively attractive
Definitions:
(1) Something by which one is entangled, involved in difficulties, impeded
(2) Something deceptively attractive
BAIT
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
A. Politics
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
D. Time Wasters
A. Politics
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
D. Time Wasters
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
A. Politics
A. Politics
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
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.
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
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
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
A. Politics
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2
A. Politics
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
A. Politics
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
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
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
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.
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
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.
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
. . . 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 . . .
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
. . . 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 . . .
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
. . . 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
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
. . . 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
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
. . . 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
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
. . . 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
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
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
B. Good Social Causes
C. Environmental & Social Reform
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
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
D. Time Wasters
D. Time Wasters
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
D. Time Wasters
List:
D. Time Wasters
List:
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
D. Time Wasters
List:
Make Your Own List!
D. Time Wasters
List:
Make Your Own List!
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
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
1. DISTRACTIONS1. DISTRACTIONS
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
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
E. Philosophical Rhetoric
F. Higher Criticism
G. Political Correctness
E. Philosophical Rhetoric
F. Higher Criticism
G. Political Correctness
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
E. Philosophical Rhetoric
Definition: The art of oratory used to influence the thought or conduct of one’s
hearers
E. Philosophical Rhetoric
Definition: The art of oratory used to influence the thought or conduct of one’s
hearers
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
PHILOSOPHICALRHETORIC
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
DOUBTING OUR SPIRITUALITY
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
E. Philosophical Rhetoric
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
E. Philosophical Rhetoric
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
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
F. Higher Criticism
F. Higher Criticism
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
F. Higher Criticism
THEN: Evolution
F. Higher Criticism
THEN: Evolution
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
F. Higher Criticism
THEN: Evolution
NOW: Big Bang
Higgs Boson
F. Higher Criticism
THEN: Evolution
NOW: Big Bang
Higgs Boson
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
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
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
HIGHER CRITICISM: EVOLUTION
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
PSEUDO-SCIENCE
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
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
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
G. Political Correctness
G. Political Correctness
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
G. Political Correctness
Gay “Rights”
Marriage “Equality”
G. Political Correctness
Gay “Rights”
Marriage “Equality”
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
G. Political Correctness
We ought to obey God, rather than men
Acts 5:39
G. Political Correctness
We ought to obey God, rather than men
Acts 5:39
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
Labels Matter:
Labels Matter:
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
Labels Matter:
“Terrorist” of “Martyr”?
Freedom Fighter” or “Rebel”
Labels Matter:
“Terrorist” of “Martyr”?
Freedom Fighter” or “Rebel”
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
Labels Matter:
“Terrorist” of “Martyr”?
Freedom Fighter” or “Rebel”
Misleading, lazy, imprecise . . .
Labels Matter:
“Terrorist” of “Martyr”?
Freedom Fighter” or “Rebel”
Misleading, lazy, imprecise . . .
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
LABELLING IS JUDGING
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
H. Moral Relativism
I. Gross Darkness
H. Moral Relativism
I. Gross Darkness
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
H. Moral Relativism
H. Moral Relativism
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
H. Moral Relativism
There is No God
No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)
H. Moral Relativism
There is No God
No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
H. Moral Relativism = SELFISHNESS
There is No God
No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)
H. Moral Relativism = SELFISHNESS
There is No God
No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
H. Moral Relativism = SELFISHNESS
There is No God
No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)
“. . . Sin has pleasures for a season.”
Hebrews 11:25
H. Moral Relativism = SELFISHNESS
There is No God
No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)
“. . . Sin has pleasures for a season.”
Hebrews 11:25
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
H. Moral Relativism = SELFISHNESS
There is No God
No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)
“. . . Sin has pleasures for a season.”
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
H. Moral Relativism = SELFISHNESS
There is No God
No Moral Authority (Right / Wrong)
“. . . Sin has pleasures for a season.”
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
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
MORAL RELATIVISM
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
MY WAY IS THE BEST WAY
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
I. Gross Darkness
I. Gross Darkness
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
I. Gross Darkness
Light = Truth / Righteousness
I. Gross Darkness
Light = Truth / Righteousness
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
I. Gross Darkness
Light = Truth / Righteousness
Darkness = Error / Sin
I. Gross Darkness
Light = Truth / Righteousness
Darkness = Error / Sin
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
I. Gross Darkness
Light = Truth / Righteousness
Darkness = Error / Sin
“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
Light = Truth / Righteousness
Darkness = Error / Sin
“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
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
SIN
3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS3. UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
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
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
CLOSING SCRIPTURESCLOSING SCRIPTURES
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
CLOSING SCRIPTURESCLOSING SCRIPTURES
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
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
2. DECEPTIONS2. DECEPTIONS
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