THE WORLD'S SMARTEST PEOPLE (19 OF 27)
by Larry Wynn
Scripture: ACTS 17:16-34
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The World's Smartest People (19 of 27)
Larry Wynn
Acts 17:16-34
INTRODUCTION
A. Will what you believe stand up in an inte- lectual atmosphere?
1. Paul said in Romans 1:16 ''For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.''
a. Paul was proud of the Gospel. One of the most intellectual men in the world.
b. It worked! School, home, class- room, social function.
2. Do not have to be intimidated when it comes to Your belief.
B. Paul's experience when he arrived in Athens.
1. Athens was an intellectual, artistic center, known the world over for its literature, oratory, architecture, Sculpture, and philosophy.
2. The city was filled with intellectual- ism, cynicism, and religion.
3. This situation demonstrated the heights to which a man can go and still be ignorant of the living God.
4. Paul was moved in his spirit to talk about true smartness.
C. The smartest people are those who Allow:
I. COMMITMENT TO OVERRIDE CURIOSITY. VS. 23.
A. Paul's spirit was stirred when he saw the idolatry of the city.
1. Man was worshiping objects that he had created.
ill. Years later a man who had traveled through Athens wrote six volumes on what he saw. Paul summarized it in four words: ''...given over to idols.'' Acts 17:16.
ill. Does that sound vaguely familiar?
We make gods of: pleasure, financial gain, things, etc..
2. Paul came to the city not as a sight- seer but as a soul-winner.
B. Curiosity has replaced commitment today.
1. See a couple verses.
a. Vs. 18. Philosophers, Epicur- eans, etc..
-Epicureans: If there is a God he has departed, so live like you want to live.
-Stoics: Everything is ok. Just go with the flow.
b. Vs. 21. Always looking for something new.
ill. The Old, Old story is as new as the day it was given.
C. We don't need more curiosity we need commit- ment.
1. When it c ...
Larry Wynn
Acts 17:16-34
INTRODUCTION
A. Will what you believe stand up in an inte- lectual atmosphere?
1. Paul said in Romans 1:16 ''For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.''
a. Paul was proud of the Gospel. One of the most intellectual men in the world.
b. It worked! School, home, class- room, social function.
2. Do not have to be intimidated when it comes to Your belief.
B. Paul's experience when he arrived in Athens.
1. Athens was an intellectual, artistic center, known the world over for its literature, oratory, architecture, Sculpture, and philosophy.
2. The city was filled with intellectual- ism, cynicism, and religion.
3. This situation demonstrated the heights to which a man can go and still be ignorant of the living God.
4. Paul was moved in his spirit to talk about true smartness.
C. The smartest people are those who Allow:
I. COMMITMENT TO OVERRIDE CURIOSITY. VS. 23.
A. Paul's spirit was stirred when he saw the idolatry of the city.
1. Man was worshiping objects that he had created.
ill. Years later a man who had traveled through Athens wrote six volumes on what he saw. Paul summarized it in four words: ''...given over to idols.'' Acts 17:16.
ill. Does that sound vaguely familiar?
We make gods of: pleasure, financial gain, things, etc..
2. Paul came to the city not as a sight- seer but as a soul-winner.
B. Curiosity has replaced commitment today.
1. See a couple verses.
a. Vs. 18. Philosophers, Epicur- eans, etc..
-Epicureans: If there is a God he has departed, so live like you want to live.
-Stoics: Everything is ok. Just go with the flow.
b. Vs. 21. Always looking for something new.
ill. The Old, Old story is as new as the day it was given.
C. We don't need more curiosity we need commit- ment.
1. When it c ...
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