Do You Believe The Bible?
If asked this question most people in the United States would probably say yes, but they would not be telling the truth.

Introduction
Most people claim to believe the Bible;
But how many people believe the Bible is the word of God?
How many people actually believe every story in the Bible actually happened?
We know that many claim to believe the Bible, and some actually know what the Bible teaches.
But….
How can a person prove he believes the Bible?
There are several obvious answers.
Probably the most important evidence of belief comes by obeying it. Acts 5:29; Hebrews 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:22
How does a person show he does not believe the Bible?
By doing just the opposite.
By refusing to obey God Numbers 20:12; 1 Samuel 15:19
The Scripture says Obeying God is better than sacrifice. 1 Samuel 15:22
What will happen to those who disobey God? 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
There are some character traits of true Bible believers.
Let us notice some of them.

EXERT A GOOD INFLUENCE
Bible believers are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13; Colossians 4:6
True believers are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14; 1 Peter 2:9
Real believers will let their light shine. Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 5:8
True believers will be good examples. 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:21

CONSIDER OTHER PEOPLE'S FEELINGS
They are to treat others as they wish to be treated. Luke 6:31
We must show kindness to others. Ephesians 4:32; Proverbs 31:26
We must love our neighbors. Matthew 22:39; Romans 13:10
We must love our enemies. Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:20-21

REALIZE MATERIAL THINGS ARE TEMPORARY
Material things will not save us. Mark 8:36-37
Don't be overly concerned with material things. Matthew 6:19-21; 29-34
The love of money causes all sorts of evil. 1 Timothy 6:10
Consider the rich man. Matthew 19:21-22
The Goddess Diana brought the Ephesians wealth (or so they thought). Acts 19:24-25
Our affections should be on things above. Colossians 3:2

HELP SPREAD THE GOSPEL
Jesus said GO. Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15
The gospel saves. Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
The gospel was preached to every creature. Colossians 1:23
Some pervert the gospel. Galatians 1:6-8; Acts 13:10; 1 John 4:1

REBUKE CERTAIN PEOPLE
We are to rebuke and forgive a brother. Luke 17:5
The apostle Paul rebuked the apostle Peter(and it was a justified rebuke). Galatians 2:11
Some elders might need rebuking. 1 Timothy 5:20
The Lord rebukes those he loves. Revelation 3:19
This rebuke is to be done out of love and a concern for their souls.

GIVE AS PROSPERED
Give upon the first day of the week as prospered. 1Corinthians 16:2
We should give as we purpose in our hearts. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Giving is fair to everyone. 2 Corinthians. 8:12
The local church needs the funds to function as they should in evangelism, edification, and some benevolence for the saints.

WITHDRAW FROM THE DISORDERLY
The apostle Paul commands this action. 2 Thessalonians 3:6
Some people are to be marked. Romans 16:17-18
Deliver the ungodly to Satan. 1 Corinthians 5:4-5; 1 Timothy 1:19-20
Once again, this is for the purpose of saving their soul.
It should never be done as punishment, but trying to bring them back into a good relationship with God.

REFUSE TO LOVE WORLDLY THINGS
Christians shouldn't love the world or the things of this world. 1 John 2:15
Worldly people are God's enemies. James. 4:4
We cannot serve two masters. Matthew 6:24
We're either for Christ or against Him. Matthew 12:30

CONCLUSION:
If you believe the Bible, these are just some of the things you need to be doing.
If you are not doing them, it is time you started.
Become a Christian
Become a faithful Christian,
Repent when necessary
Dedicate yourself to God from now on.

By Carey Scott from an article I read.

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