Introduction: the loneliness of Jesus on the cross * Alone - the safest word in the English language * David's loneliness in Psalm 55 * The perfect world at creation: 'it is not good that man should be alone...'
1. The solution for loneliness in marriage? * marriage, house, children, career.... * Australia has one of the highest divorce rates in the world
2. The solution for loneliness in friendships?
3. Selfishness leading to loneliness * When a relationship breaks up there is sin involved somewhere * Two sinners have twice as much sin to deal with in a relationship as being alone... So sin needs to be dealt with. * How do you solve the problem of sin and selfishness? - Need to turn to Jesus on the cross - God had deserted Jesus - there is no loneliness which compares to the abandonment by God - Trust in Jesus - cannot deal with sin without forgiveness
4. Love * Being unselfish eases the pain of loneliness * Find your ultimate companionship in God Himself, through Jesus Christ
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Loneliness Chasing the Perfect Life PRC Everton Park
