Another Sermon Outline by Brian A. Yeager
Things Christians Do Without Thinking First…
I. Introduction:
    A. We must use self-control (Galatians 5:22-25; cf. Proverbs 16:32; 25:28).
    1. When we’re assembled (Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 and I Corinthians 14:
    40).
    2. When we’re not together (Romans 13:14 and I Corinthians 9:27).
    B. As Christians, we ought to think before acting (Proverbs 4:13-15; 4:25-
    27, and II Corinthians 10:5).
    1. Everything we do has consequences (Hosea 8:5-7; 10:12-13 and
    John 5:28-29).
    2. Our actions impact others too (Proverbs 28:10 and Philippians 4:
    9).
    a. Are we considerate (I Corinthians 8:12; 10:24; 32-33)?
    b. Do we care about the blood of other’s on our hands (Matthew
    27:15-25)?

II. Body: Our “brethren” don’t consider some things they say or do (Isaiah 1:2-4).
    A. Brethren talk, talk, talk, but don’t listen (Proverbs 17:28 and James 1:19).
    1. We have to be students before teachers (Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs
    19:20-21, Colossians 1:9-11, and I Timothy 4:13; 16; cf. Matthew
    15:14).
    2. Do we listen (Proverbs 2:1-2, Acts 28:25-27, and II Timothy 2:7)?
    B. Brethren fail to consider their words (Proverbs 13:3 and Matthew 12:35-
    37).
    1. We must control our tongues (Proverbs 10:19; 15:28; 18:7).
    2. If we talk about things without knowing the facts, that becomes a
    credibility issue (Proverbs 12:19-23 and Ecclesiastes 10:12-14; cf. I
    Timothy 6:3-4).
    3. Teachers who know nothing (I Timothy 1:5-7 and James 3:1).
    a. Those that claim they’ve “converted” someone (Romans 1:16).
    b. Where does God get His glory if preachers and teachers are
    worshipped for “their abilities” (I Corinthians 10:31)?
    C. Without thinking, brethren downplay serious matters (Hebrews 12:25-29).  

    1. Downplay the seriousness of sin (Proverbs 14:9 and James 1:14-
    15).
    2. Downplay the seriousness of teaching (Ezekiel 3:17-18 and Acts
    20:26-27).
    3. Downplay the seriousness of repentance (James 4:8-10; cf. Ezekiel
    33:10-16).
    4. Downplay the seriousness of false doctrine (II Timothy 2:14-18,
    Hebrews 13:9, and II Peter 2:1-3).

III. Conclusion:
    A. Let’s listen to God (Proverbs 4:20-21).
    B. Stop and think, before you act (Haggai 1:5; 7)
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welcome to this work, but please do not use my work so that you can be lazy
and not do your own studies.  – Brian A. Yeager