Jeremy Utley - Drifting Away, or Diligently Entering?

Jeremy UtleyJuly 28, 202113mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Drifting Away, or Diligently Entering? Date: 7/27/21 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The central message is the urgent need for believers to remain diligent in their walk with God, recognizing that spiritual decline can be a gradual 'drifting' rather than a sudden 'fall.' The speaker emphasizes that the most critical question is not 'Have I fallen away?' but rather, 'Am I falling away?' He urges the audience to pay close attention to the Word heard, to prioritize the present day, and to focus on the essential relationship with Christ above all other concerns.

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Take care not to have an evil unbelieving heartBelievers are warned in Hebrews to take care that an evil unbelieving heart does not cause them to fall away from the living God.

Am I falling away?Instead of merely asking if we have fallen away, we should examine whether we are currently in the process of falling away.

The subtle danger of driftingHebrews 2 warns us to pay much closer attention so we do not drift away, highlighting that drifting is gradual and subtle compared to a sudden fall.

How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?We must be careful not to neglect our salvation through a gradual, imperceptible drifting away from the Lord.Hebrews 2:3

Today if you hear his voiceThe word 'today' comes up multiple times in Hebrews as a reminder that the present day is what matters to prevent hardening our hearts against sin.

Diligent to enter that restHebrews 4 urges believers to be diligent to enter God's rest today so they do not fall through disobedience.Hebrews 4:11

Drift or diligentWe are faced with two opposites: either drifting away imperceptibly or being diligent to enter into God's rest.

Only one thing is necessaryJesus tells Martha that she is worried about many things, but Mary has chosen the good part, which is the one necessary thing.

Present your bodies as a living sacrificeRomans 12 urges believers in view of God's mercies to offer their bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, which is their spiritual act of worship.

God accepts our offering of worshipWhen we determine in faith to live this day for the Lord as an act of consecration, God accepts our desire and effort to please Him just as a father delights in his children.Philippians 2:13

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