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2009-06-11 – John Evans – Three of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language

// June 11th, 2009 // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

Three of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language

By John Evans

Benchley, June 11, 2009

• These words are “I was wrong.”
• Some examples which show the power of these words.
  • David:? II Samuel 12:1-7,13; Psalms 51:1-4
  • Prodigal son:? Luke 15:11-21
  • Jews on Pentecost:? Acts 2:36-37
  • Aaron:? Numbers 12:11
  • Parable of the first son, by his actions:? Matthew 21:28-31
• Sometimes it is hard for us to admit when we’re wrong.
• It’s hard for me to admit that I’m wrong…
  • … to myself.? James 1:22
  • … when my enemy tells me.? I Kings 18:17-18
  • … when my relatives tell me.? II Samuel 24:1-4
  • … when the devil’s ensnared me.? Luke 22:3-6
  • … when the majority urges me to do what’s wrong.? I Samuel 8:4-7,19-20
• Here are some signs that I am wrong.
  • When those who love me the most tell me I am wrong.? Proverbs 1:8-15
  • When someone who’s in a better position to know says I am wrong.? II Chronicles 26:16-21
  • When the circumstances of life show me I am wrong.
  • When the Bible tells me I am wrong.? Colossians 3:9
• How about me?? Am I wrong about something today?