Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
Influences
(By Tanner Bass)
Intro.
1.
Definition - “The moral or Spiritual force, power or capacity by which we have
an effect upon a person, condition, or development”
2.
Importance of Influence? We all possess it!
I. INFLUENCE JESUS SPOKE OF:
A.
Christians are to be the Salt of the earth; different, Matt. 5:13; 1 John
2:15-17; Romans 12:2
B.
Light of the world, Matt. 5:14-16; Eph. 5:8-14
II. EXAMPLES OF INFLUENCE.
A. Poor
examples; Solomon’s wives, bad company, etc. 1 Kings 11:3-4; 21:25; Matt. 23:13;
1 Cor. 15:33
-Who is a poor influence to you?
B. Good
examples: Paul, Job, Christ, etc. Acts 28:30-31; 1 Cor. 11:1, 1 Thess. 1:6;
Phil. 3:17-18
C. Who
is a good influence to you?
III. HOW WE INFLUENCE OTHERS.
A. Through
our:
1. Conduct,
Phil. 2:13
2. Speech,
Matt. 15:18; Eph. 4:29
3. Actions,
Matt. 7:15-20
4. Choices
5. Obedience
to Christ
IV. IMPORTANT POINTS.
A. Influence
can be lost or gained
B. Our
influence doesn’t stop after death, Rev. 14:13
C. Age
is irrelevant
By: Tanner Bass
Posted: July 7, 2017