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The Problem of IdolatryNovember 6, 2011Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 18:18-30Q 1 (Vs 18): \u201cWhat must I do to inherit eternal life?\u201d (ref. Ephesians 2:8-9)D-O vs. D-O-N-EReligion is spelled D-O: It\u2019s all about trying to D-O enough to please God.The trouble with D-O: When will you know that you\u2019ve done enough? The Bible tells us we can never D-O enough .All of us have become like one who is unclean,and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags\u2026 Isaiah 64:6True Christianity is spelled D-O-N-E:Jesus has D-O-N-E for us what we could never D-O. He lived the perfect life. He died on the cross to pay for all the wrong stuff we\u2019ve done.But it\u2019s not enough just to know this: (ref. John 1:12-13, John 3:16)oEach of us must choose to put our faith in who Christ is and what He has done.oThis includes accepting the forgiveness He bought for us on the cross and asking Him to become the leader of our lives.oRepentance: to exchange stubborn self-will for the life for which He created us APP: What must you D-O to inherit eternal life? Put your hope in what God has D-O-N-E through Christ.Q 2 (Vs 19): \u201cWhy do you call me good?\u201d Is Jesus not good, or is He God? (ref. Matthew 16:16-17, Colossians 1:15-17, John 1:1, 14; 10:30, 36-38; 14:9b)APP: Why do you say Jesus is good? Is He not good, or is He God? Youdecide.\u2026no one can say, \u201cJesus is Lord,\u201d except by the Holy Spirit. 1Corinthians 12:3bQ 3 (Vs 20-26): \u201cWho then can be saved?\u201d (ref. Matthew 22:3-8, Ephesians 2:8-9)Notice Jesus excluded the 10 Commandments related to loving God.\u201cYou shall have no other gods before me\u2026, you shall not make for yourself an idol\u2026, you shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God\u2026 and remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy\u2026\u201d Exodus 20:3-8 APP: \u201cWho then can be saved?\u201d \u201cWhat is impossible with men is possible with God.\u201d What is His Spirit saying to you this morning?