I want to thank our teens, their parents, Bro. Ron, and our teen workers for the birthday surprise tonight at the Teen SNAC or as the pastor called it “the teen thingy after church – Teen TAC”. The gift cards to Starbucks and Longhorn are greatly appreciated!!! The kind words, the card, and the cake were awesome!!! Heather and I love all of you and are thankful for the opportunity buy acomplia online no prescription to serve our teens and teen ministry.

The Purpose of this Book
Proverbs 1:2-6
Purpose: To benefit the child of God, to help those who heed its teachings
1. To know wisdom and instruction. Vs. 2a
KNOW: to possess by experience, able to act upon, benefit from, and share.

Ephesians 3:14-19 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

2 Timothy 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Romans 11:33-36 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath buy acomplia online without a prescription been his counsellor? 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

Romans 1:16-32 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

2. To perceive the words of understanding
Preceive: to distinguish, discern, or judge what is true and right; truth and error

Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

3. To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity
Receive – to take away from, to gain
Instruction – discipline, chastening, correction
of wisdom –dealing with others with prudence
of justice –What is Right
of judgement – What is Just
and equity –What is Fair
now how to view and render ourselves in all relationships with sincerity, fairness, and truth.

The Recipients of this WISDOM:
1. To give subtilty to the simple
2. To give to the young man knowledge and discretion
Knowledge: A clear and certain perception of that which exists, or of truth and fact
Discretion: discernment which enables a person to judge critically of what is correct and proper, united with caution

3. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;
and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation
To understand the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

Acts 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”

Having the Lord’s blessing or hand upon one’s life, work, ministry, or church is a humbling thing to think about. Most churches are known by certain characteristics: a great location, a beautiful facility, buy online acomplia a great preacher, outstanding programs, etc. Would it not be wonderful to be known for having upon us the hand of the Lord? To be honest isn’t that what really matters? Pleasing the Lord is not only the most important thing – IT IS “THE THING!” Our effectiveness, our existence as a scriptural assembly, and our eternal value (what matters most from an eternal perspective) are all dependent upon the Lord being pleased with us, taking notice of our labor (for Him), and being involved in it (His hand upon us). What is our motivation? May it not be driven by pleasing the crowds – BUT – by pleasing our Heavenly Father.

We had a great weekend of ministry and we are thankful for the opportunities the Lord has given. On Saturday morning Bro. Tommy Normand, Bro. Jeff Powell, and myself helped at the new Juban Parc Jr. High School. We helped the football team with some team building acomplia buy online activities and were allowed to share some Biblical principles. I also had an opportunity to speak to the entire group at one time and tell them how important it is to have Christ as a part of their life. I was also given the opportunity to share some information about our church and teen group.

On Saturday afternoon, Heather, Madison, and I traveled to Picayune, MS where we met Heather’s family. We were invited by Pastor Tim Parker to minister at the First Baptist Church of McNeil, MS. This has become an annual event for us and has been truly a blessing for the entire family. Heather and her family sang in the morning and afternoon services. It is a joy for me to hear them sing together and my heart was greatly blessed. Bro. Mike preached the morning service. The Holy Spirit certainly did a work. Many responded throughout the services coming to the altar. I am thankful for the opportunity to again teach the adult Sunday School class and this year preached in the afternoon service.

I have enjoyed buy acomplia online my personal study the Book of Proverbs over the past six weeks. Last Sunday I began teaching on this subject in the ABC Sunday School class and have been looking at introductory materials pertaining to the wisdom of Solomon. This Sunday we looked at the differences in man’s, the world’s, and God’s wisdom. Next week we will look at Proverbs chapter 1 and cover the introduction given in the first several verses. Members of our class are encouraged to read one chapter of Proverbs each day.