Wise Men

Follow Along with the Message

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."--Jim Elliot

Preaching about money.  Jesus did.  Often.

Fool--aphron  (phren=mind, a=not)  He did not use his mind.  A mistake. A decision he would regret.

--A man is a FOOL if his focus is SELF.

     "What shall I do since I have no place to story my crops?"

     "He began reasoning within himself."

     What Baptists Believe---Jesus is Lord!

     "God, Thou art my God, early will I seek Thee.  My soul thirsts for Thee."--David, Psalm 63

--A man is a FOOL if he lives for SECURITY.

     Be on your guard against every form of greed  (pleonexia, pleon=more, echo=to have)

     Vs. 19--When I get this done, then I will rest. (pause, stop working)

     Sabbath.  "Cease striving and know that I am God."--Psalm 46:10 

--A man is a FOOL if he never learns to SERVE

     I will listen to my own heart.  To my passion.  No.  I will listen to the heart of God.

     God loves a cheerful giver.  --2 Corinthians 9:7

     James Flamming prayer

     Essential Thinking. . .what is life?  What is it for?

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     "For this reason, I say to you, do not worry about your life. . .and do not seek for what you will eat and drink, and do not keep worrying.  For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things.  But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you."--Vs. 22, 29-31

     "Your soul will be required of you."--Vs. 20

     Wise Men, magi, Christmas story

     "Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.  So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.  And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ."--Ephesians 5:15-21