Is it because Is it because “we” “we” are poor examples?are poor examples?

Is it because Is it because “we” “we” do not evangelize?do not evangelize?

Is it because Is it because “we” “we” are ineffective in our methods?are ineffective in our methods?

Perhaps any or all of these are true to greater or Perhaps any or all of these are true to greater or lesser degrees, but…lesser degrees, but…

It could also be that It could also be that “the “the worldworld through its through its wisdom did not know God” wisdom did not know God” 1Cor.1:211Cor.1:21!!

For example, note these For example, note these worldly concepts “God”:worldly concepts “God”:

PolytheismPolytheismPolytheism Polytheism is the belief in, and worship of, is the belief in, and worship of,

multiple or many gods and/or goddesses.multiple or many gods and/or goddesses.

They are usually believed to occupy a They are usually believed to occupy a pantheon pantheon (literally, (literally, temple of {all} godstemple of {all} gods)) with with its own set of mythologies and worship its own set of mythologies and worship rituals. rituals.

Such is not new, Such is not new, Jer.2:28Jer.2:28; ; 11:1311:13..

But But “the Lord knows the reasonings of the “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that they are useless.” wise, that they are useless.” 1Cor.3:201Cor.3:20

Here is wisdom, Here is wisdom, 1Cor.8:4-61Cor.8:4-6!!

For example, note these For example, note these worldly concepts “God”:worldly concepts “God”:

PluralismPluralismPluralism Pluralism is variously defined, but usually includes is variously defined, but usually includes

the concept that multiple and even conflicting the concept that multiple and even conflicting religions are acceptable since some truth can be religions are acceptable since some truth can be found in most or all of them. In this view, multiple found in most or all of them. In this view, multiple religions with mutually exclusive truth claims can religions with mutually exclusive truth claims can be equally valid. Pluralism is the “seed” from be equally valid. Pluralism is the “seed” from which which ecumenism ecumenism and and denominationalism denominationalism grows. grows.

But But “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that they are useless.” they are useless.” 1Cor.3:201Cor.3:20

Here is wisdom, Here is wisdom, Amos 3:3Amos 3:3; ; Eph.4:4-7Eph.4:4-7; ; 3:3-53:3-5; ; 1Cor.3:1-101Cor.3:1-10!!

For example, note these For example, note these worldly concepts “God”:worldly concepts “God”:

PantheismPantheismPantheism Pantheism (from Grk. (from Grk. pan = all pan = all and and theos = theos = god) god) is is

the view that everything comprises an all-the view that everything comprises an all-encompassing God. In this concept, a or encompassing God. In this concept, a or multiple divine beings are multiple divine beings are immanentimmanent, meaning , meaning he/they are manifested in and through all forms he/they are manifested in and through all forms of the material world, but contained solely in it.of the material world, but contained solely in it.

But But “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that they are useless.” that they are useless.” 1Cor.3:201Cor.3:20

Here is wisdom: Here is wisdom: Gen.1:1Gen.1:1, , GodGod created created it, but is not it, but is not contained contained in it, in it, Acts 17:24-28Acts 17:24-28; ; 2Cor.12:2ff2Cor.12:2ff, , God’s God’s dwelling; dwelling; 2Pet.3:10-132Pet.3:10-13, , He and we will exist after He and we will exist after it is gone!it is gone!

For example, note these For example, note these worldly concepts “God”:worldly concepts “God”:

HenotheismHenotheismHenotheism Henotheism is a term coined by Max Muller to is a term coined by Max Muller to

denote worshiping a single god while accepting denote worshiping a single god while accepting the possible the possible (and often (and often probableprobable) ) existence of existence of other deities. other deities.

In my opinion, this has common expression the In my opinion, this has common expression the current mentality of one “worshiping this god, in current mentality of one “worshiping this god, in this way, for now.” this way, for now.”

But But “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that they are useless.” that they are useless.” 1Cor.3:201Cor.3:20

Here is wisdom: Here is wisdom: Deut. 4:35Deut. 4:35; ; Isa.45:5Isa.45:5; ; Matt.4:10Matt.4:10!!

For example, note these For example, note these worldly concepts “God”:worldly concepts “God”:

DeismDeismDeism Deism accepts that a accepts that a supreme being supreme being or or god god

created the universe, but that this and other created the universe, but that this and other religious or spiritual truths can only be religious or spiritual truths can only be determined with reason and observation of the determined with reason and observation of the natural world. It dismisses the need for divine natural world. It dismisses the need for divine revelation and faith. It also usually rejects revelation and faith. It also usually rejects divine divine intervention intervention in human affairs. in human affairs.

But But “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, “the Lord knows the reasonings of the wise, that they are useless.” that they are useless.” 1Cor.3:201Cor.3:20

Here is wisdom: Here is wisdom: 1Cor.2:10-141Cor.2:10-14;; Eph.3:3-5Eph.3:3-5;; Heb.11:6Heb.11:6;; Matt.10:30-33Matt.10:30-33 >> 6:25-336:25-33!!

But….But…. Christianity, Christianity, unlike unlike Polytheism, Polytheism, acknowledges that acknowledges that

there is only one true God.there is only one true God. Christianity, Christianity, unlikeunlike Pluralism, Pluralism, knows that as there is knows that as there is

One God, there is One Church- and that we must ever One God, there is One Church- and that we must ever strive to be it and only it. strive to be it and only it.

Christianity, Christianity, unlikeunlike Pantheism, Pantheism, recognizes that the recognizes that the spiritual spiritual God created the God created the material material world- that the two world- that the two are separate and certainly not equal!are separate and certainly not equal!

Christianity, Christianity, unlikeunlike Henotheism, Henotheism, accepts that the one accepts that the one true God must be worshipped and served according true God must be worshipped and served according to His Word, not our needs of the moment. to His Word, not our needs of the moment.

Christianity, Christianity, unlikeunlike Deism, Deism, understands that God understands that God didn’t didn’t create us and forget uscreate us and forget us, that He interacts with , that He interacts with us, and that we must interact with Him by faithful us, and that we must interact with Him by faithful obedience.obedience.

Now….Now….Are yAre youou interested in becoming a interested in becoming a

“Christian”“Christian”??

Or, Or,

will you continue to accept and live will you continue to accept and live according to theaccording to the wisdom of the wisdom of the

world world which is which is foolishly fatal foolishly fatal before God’s wisdom?before God’s wisdom?