Trust in the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6)

July 10, 2022

NOTES FROM A SERMON PRESENTED BY DR. GREG SLOOP AT THE KANNAPOLIS CHURCH OF GOD. FOR VIDEO OF SERVICES, GO TO THE CHURCH WEBSITE, HTTP://WWW.KCOG.ORG, AND CLICK ON THE LIVESTREAM LINK TO VIEW LIVE OR FOR A REPLAY OF THE SERVICES. YOU MAY ALSO WATCH LIVE OR A REPLAY ON the DR. Greg SLOOP FACEBOOK PAGE. FOR AUDIO OF THE SERVICES, GO To THE WEBSITE, kcog.org, AND CLICK ON THE MEDIA PAGE.

February 26, 2023

Main Text

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV)

Introduction

• The Sinful, Scary Current Worldview:
  • Right is wrong
  • Wrong is right
  • Self is the only determinant for the path you choose
  • Economy is crazy
  • COVID Anxiety
  • I am scared, anxious, and pannicked

Message

• How Can I LIVE in This Upside Down World?
  • Be a person of the WORD (Proverbs 3:1-4)
    • Biblically Literate
    • Biblical Worldview
    • Prayerful Life
    • Relationship with Christ
  • Trust in the Lord with All Your Being (Proverbs 3:5a)
    • Give Him Your Heart
      • Let Him Calm Your Fears and Temper Your Emotions
      • Let Him be the King of Your Heart
    • Do Not Trust Your Own Mind or Opinions (Proverbs 3:5b)
      • You Mind is Always Intent on Evil When Left to Its Own Devices (Genesis 6)
      • Satan Does Battle in the Arena of Your Mind
      • Stop the Battle There Before It Reaches Your Heart
    • Recognize God as the Only Source of Truth and Strength (Proverbs 3:6a)
      • Show God Love
      • Show God Respect
      • Show God Reverence
      • Show God Faith
    • Let God Lead (Proverbs 3:6b)
      • Be a Follower of Christ
      • Lead Others to Christ
      • Don’t Be Distracted by the Road Signs That Lead to Sin and Destruction