Proverbs 3c god wants his children to be happy

Proverbs 3c god wants his children to be happy

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  Stone Creek You are welcome www.rossvillechurch.com 781 Salem Road, Rossville, GA 30741 April 24, 2013 1
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  Like any good parent,God wants His children to be happy. (Jesus said) John 15 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that My Joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 2
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  Proverbs 3:13 Happyis the man that findeth Wisdom, and the man that getteth Under- standing. 14 For the merchan- dise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 3
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  16 Length ofdays is in her (Wisdom and Understanding) right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace (Shalom). 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. The Good Life Pleasantness = beauty and delight Peace = happy, friendly, health, prosperity God definitely wants His children to be happy. 4
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  19-20 TheLORD byWisdom hath founded the earth; by Understanding hath He established the heavens. By His Knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. Not by evolution -- by the Wisdom of the Creator. If there was a “big bang”, God made it bang. Don’t be deceived by science -- falsely so called. 5
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  1 Timothy 620-21 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. Just because something is printed in a text doesn’t make it Truth. Not everything on the internet is true. 6
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  Proverbs 30 5Every Word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. Luke 4 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word of God. The Word of God gives abundant life. If you want to live – really live – live by EVERY Word of God. 7
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  21-24 My son,let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound Wisdom and Discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Where do we find this precious and valuable Wisdom and Discretion? 8
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  Study prayerfully anddiligently, listen with full attention to the preached and taught Word of God, and apply every Word of God to your own life. 9
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  So many peoplethink that to obey the Word of God is just a legalistic, duty bound life. Nothing could be farther from the Truth! John 8 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free. 10
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  So many believethat it is in busyness that we walk closely with God. They think that working must be more important than worship. Singing can’t be as important to God as building a building, putting on a roof, or painting a room. 11
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  Colossians 3 23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV) Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your hands, just as we told you, Psalm 33 1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto Him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing unto Him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. 12
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  The same Biblethat teaches us the value of hard work, also teaches us the value of joyful worship. We began this lesson finding that God wants His children to be happy. He has given us His Word, the Bible, to teach us how to be happy! Love it Live it 13