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"In this world you will have trouble…" - John 16:33

For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. - 2 Chronicles 16:9

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. - Romans 1:18-20

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Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. 29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, 30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. - Philippians 1:27-30

The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. - Philippians 4:5b-6

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. - Philippians 4:8

I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. - Philippians 4:10b-13

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. - Philippians 4:9

"If you believe God's Word is true,

Then the world needs a hero like you."

DEEPER STUDY

“The eighties were about acquiring: wealth, power, and prestige. I know. I acquired more wealth and power and prestige than most. But you can acquire all you want and still feel empty.” - Lee Atwater

COMMUNITY

• "Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul." And, "By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich." -- Democritus, pre-Socratic philosopher (circa 460 B.C. to circa 370 B.C.)

• "Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more of it one has, the more one wants." -- Benjamin Franklin, author, polymath and printer (1706-1790)

• "It is my opinion that a man's soul may be buried and perish under a dung-heap, or in a furrow field, just as well as under a pile of money." -- Nathaniel Hawthorne, American novelist (1804-1864)

• "Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort." -- President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945)

• "He who loses money, loses much; he who loses a friend, loses much more; he who loses faith, loses all." -- Eleanor Roosevelt, author and first lady (1884-1962)

ACCOUNTABILITY

Life has no meaning; life has no value.

DESPAIR & CHAOS RULE!

35 feet in circumference

11 feet in diameter

133 inches across!

AGE = 931 years old!

Characteristics of Fanatics

• Unquestioned Commitment & Zeal to a leader.
• Questions, Doubt, Dissent, are punished!
• Leadership Dictates How You Should Think, Act, Feel

I AM

BATMAN!

Accountability - To accept responsibility for one's action, or to hold someone responsible for their actions.

“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? - Matthew 7:1-4

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. - Galatians 6:1-2

Proverbs 27:17 - "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."

“I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.” - Ecclesiastes 2:17

Genesis 1:26a "Then God said, "Let us make mankind in our image."

Genesis 2:18a "The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone."

All Scripture is breathed out by God and

profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:14-17

11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. - Hebrews 5:11-14

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2 Chronicles 16:9

"For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth,

to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward Him."

"But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet." - Acts 5:1-2

Mark 10:45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

• From the Mediterranean island of Cyprus
• A Levite
• Vouched for the authority of God in Saul/Paul (Acts 9:36)
• Organized money collection from gentiles to help poor jews (Acts 11:27-30)
• Was called a prophet and teacher in Antioch - Acts 13:1
• Was mistaken for the greek God, Zeus (Acts 14:12)
• Apostle - Acts 14:14
• Supported himself as a missionary by working
• Sold a field and brought the money to the apostles feet. - Acts 4:36 -37