Pg 589 In Church Bibles Chapter 7, Verse 1-12. And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses...

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Chapter 7, Verse 1-12Chapter 7, Verse 1-12Chapter 7, Verse 1-12Chapter 7, Verse 1-12

And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins,And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins,

Ephesians 2:1

1)1)1)1)Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterName = who you are, characterName = who you are, characterName = who you are, characterName = who you are, character

Now the Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, Now the Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed,

Exodus 34:5-7

““The Lord, the Lord God, The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the by no means clearing the guilty...guilty...

““The Lord, the Lord God, The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the by no means clearing the guilty...guilty...

Exodus 34:5-7

1)1)1)1)Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterName = who you are, characterName = who you are, characterName = who you are, characterName = who you are, characterMore than reputation...realMore than reputation...realMore than reputation...realMore than reputation...realPerfume WAS a Cover for StinkPerfume WAS a Cover for StinkPerfume WAS a Cover for StinkPerfume WAS a Cover for StinkCharacter is better than Cover-upCharacter is better than Cover-upCharacter is better than Cover-upCharacter is better than Cover-up

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate Death

So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathSuggestions:Suggestions:Suggestions:Suggestions:

On birthday, consider future, endOn birthday, consider future, endOn birthday, consider future, endOn birthday, consider future, end

Go to funerals Go to funerals (invited)...reflect(invited)...reflectGo to funerals Go to funerals (invited)...reflect(invited)...reflectRead obituaries...compare Read obituaries...compare agesagesRead obituaries...compare Read obituaries...compare agesagesVisit nursing homes, hospital Visit nursing homes, hospital Visit nursing homes, hospital Visit nursing homes, hospital

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:24

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace Sorrows

A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.

Proverbs 17:22

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace Sorrowssadness = make heart bettersadness = make heart bettersadness = make heart bettersadness = make heart betterdon’t seek...but embrace itdon’t seek...but embrace itdon’t seek...but embrace itdon’t seek...but embrace it

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

James 1:2

knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

James 1:3-4

I am afraid that all I am afraid that all the grace I have the grace I have got out of my got out of my comfortable and comfortable and easy times and easy times and happy hours might happy hours might almost lie on a almost lie on a penny. penny.

Charles Charles SpurgeonSpurgeonPastor in Pastor in London London

(1834–1892)(1834–1892)

But the good that But the good that I have received I have received from my sorrows from my sorrows and pains and and pains and griefs is griefs is altogether altogether incalculable. incalculable.


(1834–1892)(1834–1892)

What do I not owe What do I not owe to the hammer to the hammer and the anvil, the and the anvil, the fire and the file? fire and the file? Affliction is the Affliction is the best bit of best bit of furniture in my furniture in my house.house.


(1834–1892)(1834–1892)

I walked a mile with I walked a mile with Pleasure;She chattered Pleasure;She chattered all the way,But left me all the way,But left me none the wiserFor all none the wiserFor all she had to sayshe had to sayI walked a mile with I walked a mile with Sorrow,And not a word said Sorrow,And not a word said she;But oh, the things I she;But oh, the things I learned from herWhen learned from herWhen Sorrow walked with me!Sorrow walked with me!

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Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other sideImmediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side

Mark 6:45

For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart was hardened.For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart was hardened.

Mark 6:52

And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray.And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray.

Mark 6:46

Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them.

Mark 6:47-48

Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by.Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by.

Mark 6:47-48

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation,

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

that we may be able to that we may be able to comfort those who are in comfort those who are in any trouble, with the any trouble, with the comfort with which we comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by ourselves are comforted by God.God.

that we may be able to that we may be able to comfort those who are in comfort those who are in any trouble, with the any trouble, with the comfort with which we comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by ourselves are comforted by God.God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept Conviction

Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it.

Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it.

Psalm 141:5

Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Proverbs 9:8-9

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Proverbs 9:8-9

The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

Proverbs 15:31-32

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept Conviction

refusing this...opens your refusing this...opens your heart heart to oppression and to oppression and bribery bribery

refusing this...opens your refusing this...opens your heart heart to oppression and to oppression and bribery bribery

conviction NOT condemnationconviction NOT condemnationconviction NOT condemnationconviction NOT condemnation

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to Goals

one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13-14

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to be Patient in SpiritBetter to be Patient in SpiritBetter to be Patient in SpiritBetter to be Patient in Spirit6)6)6)6)

By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Proverbs 13:10

By your patience possess your souls.By your patience possess your souls.

Luke 21:19

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient.

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient.

James 5:7-11

My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure. My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure.

James 5:7-11

You have heard of the You have heard of the perseverance of Job and perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and very compassionate and merciful.merciful.

You have heard of the You have heard of the perseverance of Job and perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and very compassionate and merciful.merciful.

James 5:7-11

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Better to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Invest in CharacterBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Appreciate DeathBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Embrace SorrowsBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Accept ConvictionBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to Press Ahead to GoalsBetter to be Patient in SpiritBetter to be Patient in SpiritBetter to be Patient in SpiritBetter to be Patient in SpiritBetter to Live in the PresentBetter to Live in the PresentBetter to Live in the PresentBetter to Live in the Present6)6)6)6)7)7)7)7)

Better to Live in the PresentBetter to Live in the PresentBetter to Live in the PresentBetter to Live in the Present7)7)7)7)Believing the past was better is Believing the past was better is most often a combination of... most often a combination of... Believing the past was better is Believing the past was better is most often a combination of... most often a combination of... a bad a bad memorymemory a bad a bad memorymemory

, an active , an active imaginationimagination, an active , an active imaginationimaginationand bad and bad

informationinformationand bad and bad informationinformationYou can’t go back, waste time You can’t go back, waste time

wishingwishingYou can’t go back, waste time You can’t go back, waste time wishingwishingNo guarantee of a tomorrowNo guarantee of a tomorrowNo guarantee of a tomorrowNo guarantee of a tomorrowThus - be fully in the presentThus - be fully in the presentThus - be fully in the presentThus - be fully in the present

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For whoever desires to save For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will sake and the gospel’s will save it.save it.

For whoever desires to save For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will sake and the gospel’s will save it.save it.

Mark 8:34-36

For what will it profit a man For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?and loses his own soul?

For what will it profit a man For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?and loses his own soul?

Mark 8:34-36

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