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The Danger of

The Danger of. Defeatism. Defined:. “the fact of being defeated; a person who too readily accepts or expects defeat.”. As a Man Thinks Within Himself, So He Will Become. Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, But his heart is not with you.

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The Danger of

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  1. The Danger of Defeatism Defined: “the fact of being defeated; a person who too readily accepts or expects defeat.”

  2. As a Man Thinks Within Himself, So He Will Become Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, But his heart is not with you. Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

  3. As a Man Thinks Within Himself, So He Will Become Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

  4. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 Are we afraid to submit to the power of the gospel? “….We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we.” Numbers 13:31

  5. Bible Examples of Defeatism • The ten spies • Felt defeated as soon as they saw the giants • Numbers 13:26-31 • Notice God’s attitude toward those who give up • Numbers 14:11-12 • The one talent man • Hid his talent – didn’t try to gain more • Matthew 25:18, 24-25 • Notice the Lord’s attitude toward him • Matthew 25:26-27

  6. Examples of the Opposite Spirit • Caleb and Joshua • Numbers 13:30; 14:6-10 • Abraham • Romans 4:19-22 • The Apostles • Acts 1:8; 4:19-20 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: "We ought to obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29 What Determination!

  7. Examples of the Opposite Spirit • The Apostle Paul • His sense of responsibility • 1 Corinthians 9:16; Romans 1:14-16 • His persuasion • 2 Timothy 1:12 • His absolute confidence • Philippians 4:12; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 • The Brethren at Antioch • Gave according to their ability (Acts 11:29-30)

  8. Defeatism Some Evil Effects of • Israel • 40 years of wandering in the wilderness • Numbers 14:33 • The defeatists did not enter the promised land • Numbers 14:32-37 • Hebrews 3:8-11, 17-19

  9. Defeatism Some Evil Effects of • The one talent man • He ended up losing what he had • Matthew 25:28 • He was cast into outer darkness • Matthew 25:30

  10. Results of Defeatism TODAY • One fails to develop fully and move forward • The spread of the church is held back • Souls that may have been saved are lost • We will not be able to enter eternity with God • Hebrews 3:12-14; 4:1-2, 11 “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

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