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Who Cares?
A. DAVID IS FLEEING FROM SAUL, HIDE IN THE CAVE OF ADULLAH (1 Sam. 22)
1. Distressed, overwhelmed, not able to find refuge.
Rejected by his own people, brought very low – “as one shut up in prison.”
2. David cries to God for protection and delilverance.
B. DO YOU EVER FEEL AS DAVID DID? AS IF NO ONE CARES FOR YOU?
1. One of Judah’s kings was not cared for (2 Chron. 21:20).
2. This may seem to be how it is, but is it?
3. Because of our inaction it may appear that we do not care about anything.
4. There is someone who always care for you.
A. OTHERS CARE ABOUT THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE.
1. Acts 4:32-37; 2 Cor. 12:14-15; Eph. 4:28.
2. Many have been aided by the generosity of Christians.
3. Our number two rule (John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:16-18).
B. OTHERS CARE WHEN PEOPLE ARE DISTRESSED, IN NEED OF COMFORT.
1. 2 Cor. 1:3-7. We are a source of comfort to those who are lowly.
2. We are to build one another up (1 Thess. 5:11, 14).
C. OTHERS CARE WHEN A BROTHER STUMBLES AND FALLS.
1. I have been told to mind my own business.
2. Are we our brother’s keeper? (Gal. 6:1; James 5:19-20; Heb. 3:12-13).
3. Discipline is an act of love (2 Thess. 3:6, 14-15).
4. We are to provoke one another (Heb. 10:24-25).
5. What if we all minded our own business?
D. THE PREACHER CARES WHEN HE REPROVES AND REBUKES.
1. God’s command (2 Tim. 4:1-4; Acts 20:26-27).
2. How is the preacher received? (Gal. 4:16).
E. WHEN MEMBERS SUPPORT PREACHING, IT IS BECAUSE THEY CARE.
1. The Philippian example (Phil. 1:3-4; 4:14-15).
2. It included their manner of life (Phil. 2:12-16; 1:27).
3. When Christians take time to visit and invite sinners to hear the gospel,
when they support a gospel meeting with their time, efforts, and attendance
it proves they care for lost souls.
A. PAUL KNEW SOMETHING (2 Tim. 4:16-17; Phil. 4:11-13).
B. WHO CARES? (1 Pet. 5:6-7; Deut. 31:6; Psa. 118:6).
