Title: False Positives

Definition: A false positive is a professed believer whose life has not been transformed by grace. False positives are not born again. Jesus closed the Sermon on the Mount with a strong warning against unbelief. The Problem 1. False positives choose the easy route rather than the hard road (vv. 13-14). a. The easy way leads to destruction. b. The hard road leads to deliverance. 2. False positives are attracted to false prophets (vv. 15-20). a. False prophets look good on the outside but hate God on the inside. b. False prophets cannot produce God-glorifying fruit. c. False prophets must be rejected. 3. False positives are false disciples (vv. 21-23) a. False positives are self-seeking. b. False positives assume religious activity equals saving faith. c. False positives lack intimacy with God.

The Solution 1. Genuine faith produces the obedience of faith (vv. 24-27) a. Practice what He preached (wise) b. Practice what you preach (foolish) c. Faith that fizzles was faulty at first.

The Application 1. Turn to Christ in true repentance and faith. a. God-Man- Savior-Response b. Surrender to the Lordship of Christ c. Savor the Love of Christ