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The Danger of Being Assimilated (Hosea 6:11-7:16) Pastor Tony Felich February 10, 2008 ----more----The advance of Christ's Kingdom on earth has always included the great struggle of the Church against cultural assimilation THE EXAMPLES OF THE DRIFT TOWARD ASSIMILATION IN BIBLICAL HISTORY- Lot and Sodom (Genesis)- Israel and Egypt (Exodus)- The conquest of Canaan (Joshua)- The people's demand for a King (Judges)- Israel's Fall (Hosea)- Judah's Fall (Jeremiah)- During the time of Christ and the Apostles (James addresses)- Ongoing struggle right up to present NOTICE THE FEATURE OF CULTURAL ASSIMILATION IN HOSEA'S DAY- Unfaithful Leadership- Lack of the true knowledge of God- Lack of repentance when confronted by God- Mixture with the world HOW MIGHT WE (THE CHURCH/CHRISTIANS) RESIST CULTURAL ASSIMILATION? Hosea 6:11–7:16 (Listen)11 For you also, O Judah, a harvest is appointed. When I restore the fortunes of my people,7:1 when I would heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim is revealed, and the evil deeds of Samari