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Did You Know?
Did You Know That:
Psalm 118 is the middle chapter of the entire Bible?
Psalm 117, before Psalm 118 is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
Psalm 119, after Psalm 118 is the longest chapter in the Bible?
The Bible has 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and 594 chapters after Psalm 118?
If you add up all the chapters except Psalm 118, you get a total of 1188 chapters.
1188 or Psalm 118 verse 8 is the middle verse of the entire Bible?
Should the central verse not have an important message? "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." Psalm 118:8
I Have No Time!
I have no time to find fault with others;
I have too many faults of my own.
While I, myself, may not know them,
I am sure that to others they're known.
I have no time for idle gossip;
You see, it may be a lie,
And soon the story will die out
If everyone passes it by.
I have no time to listen to those
Who tell something to stir up strife;
Far better to tell of good deeds done
And brighten the journey of life.
I have no time to be moody and lonely,
No time to be gloomy and sad;
It takes all of my spare time planning
How I can make others glad.
--Author Unknown
Save It for the Gospel Meeting
Some brethren said to brother J.D. Tant, who was a widely known Gospel preacher in the Southwest many years ago, “We would like to have you come for a meeting, but we just can’t afford to pay you.” He made them a proposition: “Brethren every time you buy a sack of tobacco or a plug of chew, put the same amount of money in the treasury and save it for the meeting next year. I will take whatever you save up and be satisfied with it.” The brethren were elated and said they would let him know. They went off, took out their stubby pencils and paper and did some figuring, came back and pointedly informed him that they could not possibly do that with a clear conscience, because, as they said, “No preacher is worth that kind of money!”
Short Course in Human Relations
6. The six most important words in the English language: "I was wrong, please forgive me."
5. The five most important words: "You did a good job!"
4. The four most important words: "What do you think?"
3. The three most important words: "Can I help?"
2. The two most important words: "Thank you."
1. The most important word: "You"
(The least important word in the English language: "I")
Really!?
The more human wisdom changes, the more it stays the same. Public perception in the history of humankind tends to follow fashion and philosophy rather than accuracy and effectiveness. Consider the evolution of public perceptions of medical treatment for the ill:
2000 B.C. - “Here, eat this root.”
1000 A.D. - “That root is heathen. Here, recite this ritual prayer.”
1850 A.D. - “That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.”
1940 A.D. - “That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.”
1985 A.D. - “That pill is useless. Here, take this antibiotic.”
2000 A.D. - “That antibiotic is less effective. Here, take this vaccine.”
2020 A.D. - “That vaccine is not organic. Here, eat this root.”
What We Should Do For Ourselves
“You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help little men by tearing down big men. You cannot help the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You cannot further brotherhood of man by encouraging class hatred. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn. You cannot build character and courage by taking away men's initiative and independence. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves” (Abraham Lincoln). “If any will not work, neither should he eat” (2Thes. 3:10).
Proverbial Thoughts by Steve Melton
--To the atheist, if there was a 1% chance you are wrong, would it be worth it?
--Books are a treasure trove of knowledge, but there are few who mine for it.
--Sitting around a fire warms both the feet and the heart.
--Working together quickly separates those on whom you can depend.
--Fashion and those who keep up with it, have a distorted view of character.
--Music is a gift given by God to those who play and those that do not.
--Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase the less likely you can catch it. Slow down, it just might land on you.
--Why do people want to control others? ls their ego that weak?
--The more we gain in technology, the more we lose socially.
Test Your Bible Knowledge of Kings
1. I was very sick, and God gave me 15 more years of life __________
2. I decided to offer incense in the temple and became very sick __________
3. When I died, I was buried like a donkey __________
4. I was a good king, but I had terrible friends __________
5. I became king at the age of eight __________
6. I pouted because I could not have the vineyard near my palace __________
Upcoming Sermons
7/18/21 AM - Guest Speaker: Theron Smith - “Confusing Angels”; PM - Good Intentions Vs Good Actions
7/25/21 AM - Religion That Costs Nothing; PM - Longing for the Good Old Days
8/1/21 AM - 101 Reasons Christians Give for Staying Home from Church Services; PM - Themed Singing Service: The Glory of God (All songs from Supplemental Song Book)
8/8/21 AM - Let Us Rise Up and Rebuild, Part One; PM - What is “the World”?
8/15/21 AM - Let Us Rise Up and Rebuild, Conclusion; PM - Joash Stored the Oil
8/22/21 - AM - “Stand”; PM - “Your Statutes Have Been My Songs”
8/29/21 AM - “Please Pray for Me”; PM - God is Still on His Throne: A Study of Trust
