Christians are a special people with a special

purpose 1Pet 2:9

Yet they can become unfaithful Gal 5:4
Scripture reveals several different pictures of
those who have by choice become ineffective
in Gods kingdom
They are good for nothing in glorifying God
and influencing others for good.
AN UNFRUITFUL BRANCH Jhn 15:1-7
God created and demands fruit Gen 1:11, 12, 22, 28
The responsibility of every branch to bear fruit Jhn
15:2; but branch cant bear fruit of itself Jhn 15:4
Fruit = any product of plant growth useful to man of
animal such as: grain, vegetables, etc. The product
of or the result of work, training, idleness, etc. Also
a reward, outcome or consequences
AN UNFRUITFUL BRANCH Jhn 15:1-7
Christians bear fruit by:
Winning others to Christ Rom 1:13
Living holy lives Rom 6:22
Praising God Heb 13:15
Sharing what we have Rom 15:26-28
Good works Col 1:10
AN UNFRUITFUL BRANCH Jhn 15:1-7
Jesus said bear MUCH fruit (v.5)
Unfruitful branch not fulfilling its purpose
Becomes detrimental to other branches
Good for nothing but to be cast out and burned
Christians can, with Gods help, become fruitful
again Rev 2:4-5
A SOLDIER DERELICT IN HIS DUTY 2Tim 2:4
Enlist in the army through obedience 1Tim 2:4;
2Thess 2:14
A soldier is subject completely to the rule, training
and discipline of the army Matt 28:19-20; 2Jhn 1:9
Must fight the good fight of faith 1Tim 6:12; Eph 6:12
Will be persecuted 2Tim 3:12
Must endure hardships 2Tim 2:4
A SOLDIER DERELICT IN HIS DUTY 2Tim 2:4
Good soldier does not fraternize with the enemy
2Tim 2:4
Cant be a soldier and civilian at same the time Phil
3:18-20;
Jas 4:4; 1Jhn 2:15-17
Cant be cowardly, must stand Eph 6:10-18
An insubordinate or coward is good for nothing
The unfaithful soldier of the Lord, with Gods help,
can regain his effectiveness Gal 2:11-14; 2Pet 3:15
It becomes obvious that one can become good
for nothing as a child of God
At that point, God will spue us out Rev 3:16
It takes work to be of use to God
To bear fruit
To fight against the devil

ARE YOU AND AM I GOOD FOR NOTHING?
2Cor 13:5