Issues in abiding the Word. <Jn8:31–32; 15:1-3; Pro1:7, 20-22; 1Co8:1-3; Php1:8-9; Jn15:5-6; Jer21:8-10; 29:11; 1Co10:33; Gal1:10>

1. Abiding the Word as Christ's command.

· Read <Jn 8:31–32; 15:1-3>

* The promise of preservation through abiding the Word.

2. Distinguish knowledge and wisdom, knowledge and love.

1) Knowledge can be without wisdom; knowledge can be without love

· Read <Pro 1:7; 1Cor 8:1>

2) We tend to downplay the importance of knowledge.

· Read <Pro 1:20-22; 1Cor 8:1-3>

3) We must strive to apply our knowledge in love for our Christian brothers and sisters, not to use it against their good.

· Read <Php 1:8-9>

3. What if we cannot abide in the Word?

1) You Cannot Obey God Without God -> Lord, command me

· Read <Jn15:5>

2) Prepare to face discipline, for it imprints in us God's absolute word.

· Read <Jn15:6>

* If the Lord has determined to judge, then choose discipline that ends with hope.

· Read <Jer 21:8-10; 29:11>

3) Do not use your weakness to threaten others.

· Read <1Cor 10:33; Col 1:10>

4) But keep working out your growth.

* We need to be proven as disciples with fruits.