Diagnosis and Treatment
Sermon Delivered on January 03, 2010Diagnosis
A Pre-Existing Condition
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 3:23
Discovering A Lump
When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment. John 16:8
Self-Diagnosis—Denial, Excuses, Google, and Doom
He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to it.”
Mark 8:12
Seeking Professional Help
For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:11
Treatment
Removing the Source
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:121
Following the Protocol
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:5-8
Anticipating the Cure
Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed;
save me and I will be saved,
for you are the one I praise.
Jeremiah 17:14
