CARELESSNESS

CARELESSNESS

HOW CAN CARELESSNESS BE A DANGEROUS ATTITUDE? (Matthew 7:24-29)

But anyone who hears my teaching and ignores it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. (Matthew 7:26)

CARELESSNESS CAN LEAD TO FATAL MISTAKES (2 Chronicles 24:1-16).

He summoned the priests and Levites and gave them these instructions: “Go at once to all the towns of Judah and collect the required annual offerings, so that we can repair the Temple of your God. Do not delay!” But the Levites did not act right away. (2 Chronicles 24:5)

Like a house of cards, the fool’s life crumbles. Most people do not deliberately seek to build on a false or inferior foundation; instead, they just don’t think about their life’s purpose. Many people are headed for destruction, not out of stubbornness but out of thoughtlessness. Part of our responsibility as believers is to help others stop and think about where their lives are headed and to point out the consequences of ignoring Christ’s message.

CARELESSNESS CAN BE A FORM OF DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD (Leviticus 10:1-7).

Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu put coals of fire in their incense burners and sprinkled incense over it. In this way, they disobeyed the LORD by burning before him a different kind of fire than he had commanded. (Leviticus 10:1)

The Levites took their time carrying out the king’s order, even though he told them not to delay. A tax for keeping the temple in order was not just the king’s order but God’s command (Exodus 30:11-16). The Levites, therefore, were not only disregarding the king but disregarding God. When it comes to following God’s commands, a slow response may be little better than disobedience. Obey God willingly and immediately.

CARELESSNESS CAN BE A FORM OF DISRESPECT TOWARDS GOD.

Aaron’s sons were careless about following the laws for sacrifices. In response, God destroyed them with a blast of fire. Performing the sacrifices was an act of obedience. Doing them correctly showed respect for God. It is easy for us to grow careless about obeying God, to live our way instead of God’s. But if one way were just as good as another, God would not have commanded us to live his way. He always has good reasons for his commands, and we always place ourselves in danger when we consciously or carelessly disobey them.

GOD’S WORD ON CARELESSNESS

IN WHAT AREAS ARE WE VULNERABLE TO CARELESSNESS?

Joshua 23:11 . . . Be very careful to love the Lord your God.

Psalm 111:4 . . . Who can forget the wonders he performs? How gracious and merciful is our Lord!

Psalm 78:11, 42-43 . . .They forgot what he had done-the wonderful miracles he had shown them, . . . They forgot about his power and how he rescued them from their enemies. They forgot his miraculous signs in Egypt, his wonders on the plain of Zoan.

Isaiah 46:9 . . . Do not forget the things I have done throughout history. For I am God-I alone! I am God, and there is no one else like me.

We can become careless in our love relationship with God.

Hebrews 2:3 . . . What makes us think that we can escape if we are indifferent to this great salvation that was announced by the Lord Jesus himself? It was passed on to us by those who heard him speak.

Zephaniah 1:12 . . . I will search with lanterns in Jerusalem’s darkest corners to find and punish those who sit contented in their sins, indifferent to the Lord, thinking he will do nothing at all to them.

James 4:17 . . .Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.

We can become careless in taking a casual attitude toward sin.

Isaiah 47:8 . . . You are a pleasure-crazy kingdom, living at ease and feeling secure, bragging as if you were the greatest in the world! You say, “I’m self-sufficient and not accountable to anyone! I will never be a widow or lose my children.”

We can become careless in our lifestyle.

Isaiah 32:9 . . . Listen, you women who lie around in lazy ease. Listen to me, and I will tell you of your reward.

Ecclesiastes 10:18 . . . Laziness lets the roof leak, and soon the rafters begin to rot.

1 Timothy 4:14 . . . Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecies spoken to you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.

We can become careless in our responsibilities and in using our gifts and talents.

Leviticus 5:4 . . . Or if they make a rash vow of any kind, whether its purpose is for good or bad, they will be considered guilty even if they were not fully aware of what they were doing at the time.

Proverbs 20:25 . . . It is dangerous to make a rash promise to God before counting the cost.

Ecclesiastes 5:2, 6 . . . Don’t make rash promises to God, for he is in heaven, and you are only here on earth. So let your words be few. . .In such cases, your mouth is making you sin. And don’t defend yourself by telling the Temple messenger that the promise you made was a mistake. That would make God angry, and he might wipe out everything you have achieved.

Matthew 12:36 . . . I tell you this, that you must give an account on judgment day of every idle word you speak.

We can become careless in our speech.

Luke 7:46 . . . You neglected the courtesy of olive oil to anoint my head, but she has anointed my feet with rare perfume.

Hebrews 13:2-3, 16 . . . Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Don’t forget about those in prison. Suffer with them as though you were there yourself. Share the sorrow of those being mistreated, as though you feel their pain in your own bodies. . . . Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God.

Hebrews 10:25 . . . Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.

We can become careless in our relationships with one another.

WHAT CAN RESULT FROM OUR BEING CARELESS?

Psalm 106:7, 13, 21 . . . Our ancestors in Egypt were not impressed by the Lord’s miracles. They soon forgot his many acts of kindness to them. Instead, they rebelled against him at the Red Sea. . . . Yet how quickly they forgot what he had done! They wouldn’t wait for his counsel! . . . They forgot God, their savior, who had done such great things in Egypt.

When we are careless in our relationship with the Lord, we can become rebellious toward him.

Luke 21:34 . . . “Watch out! Don’t let me find you living in careless ease and drunkenness, and filled with the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware.”

When we are careless with our lifestyle, we become focused on wrong priorities which erode our spirituality.

Matthew 25:24-30 . . . “I was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth.” . . . But the master replied, “You wicked and lazy servant! . . . you should at least have put my money into the bank so I could have some interest. . . . Take the money from this servant and give it to the one with the ten bags of gold.” To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. . . . But from those who are unfaithful, even what little they have will be taken away.

Isaiah 32:10 . . . In a short time-in just a little more than a year-you careless ones will suddenly begin to care. For your fruit crop will fail, and the harvest will never take place.

Proverbs 10:26 . . . Lazy people are a pain to their employer. They are like smoke in the eyes or vinegar that sets the teeth on edge.

Proverbs 10:4 . . . Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich.

Proverbs 12:24 . . . Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.

Proverbs 13:4 . . . Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied.

Proverbs 18:9 . . . A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.

Proverbs 19:15 . . . A lazy person sleeps soundly-and goes hungry.

Proverbs 20:4 . . . If you are too lazy to plow in the right season, you will have no food at the harvest.

Proverbs 21:25 . . . The desires of lazy people will be their ruin, for their hands refuse to work.

Being careless with our responsibilities and talents jeopardizes our future.

Matthew 12:36 . . . I tell you this, that you must give an account on judgment day of every idle word you speak.

We will give an account to God for our careless words.

HOW CAN WE AVOID CARELESSNESS?

Deuteronomy 6:12 . . . Be careful not to forget the Lord, who rescued you from slavery in the land of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 4:9 . . . Watch out! Be very careful never to forget what you have seen the Lord do for you. Do not let these things escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 31:12 . . . Call them all together-men, women, children, and the foreigners living in your towns-so they may listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and carefully obey all the terms of this law.

We should make remembering what the Lord has done for us a priority which we reinforce by sharing what the Lord has done in our lives and in the lives of others.

Deuteronomy 12:32 . . . Carefully obey all the commands I give you. Do not add to them or subtract from them.

Deuteronomy 4:1 . . . Listen carefully to these laws and regulations that I am about to teach you. Obey them so that you may live, so you may enter and occupy the land the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you.

2 Chronicles 27:6 . . . King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the Lord his God.

Proverbs 3:1 . . . My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart.

Deuteronomy 5:1 . . . Moses called all the people of Israel together and said, “Listen carefully to all the laws and regulations I am giving you today. Learn them and be sure to obey them!”

Deuteronomy 11:22 . . . Be careful to obey all the commands I give you; show love to the Lord your God by walking in his ways and clinging to him.

We are to diligently pay attention to and obey the Lord.

Hebrews 6:10-12 . . . God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other Christians, as you still do. Our great desire is that you will keep right on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent.

Ephesians 5:15 . . . Be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise.

Our lifestyles are to reflect wise choices. We are to naturally and regularly show our love for others to avoid becoming spiritually dull and indifferent.

Colossians 3:23 . . . Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Romans 12:11 . . . Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.

To avoid becoming careless in our responsibilities, we should do our work enthusiastically for the Lord.

1 Corinthians 10:12 . . . If you think you are standing strong, be careful, for you, too, may fall into the same sin.

Proverbs 31:27 . . . She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness.

Deuteronomy 8:11, 14 . . . Be careful! Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and laws. . . . that is the time to be careful. Do not become proud at that time and forget the Lord your God, who rescued you from slavery in the land of Egypt.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 . . . Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and no longer enjoy living.

We need to be aware of areas and times of vulnerability. Where we are vulnerable is where we are most careless and our weaknesses are exposed. Everyone should determine where they are most vulnerable, and carefully strengthen those areas of life.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF CARELESSNESS?

Matthew 7:26-27 . . . “Anyone who hears my teaching and ignores it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will fall with a mighty crash.”

Leviticus 18:4, 30; 19:37 . . . “You must obey all my regulations and be careful to keep my laws, for I, the Lord, am your God. . . . So be careful to obey my laws, and do not practice any of these detestable activities. Do not defile yourselves by doing any of them, for I, the Lord, am your God . . . You must be careful to obey all of my laws and regulations, for I am the Lord.”

Joshua 22:5 . . . Be very careful to obey all the commands and the law that Moses gave to you. Love the Lord your God, walk in all his ways, obey his commands, be faithful to him, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul.

Psalm 85:8 . . . I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his people, his faithful ones. But let them not return to their foolish ways.

Disobedience is a sign of carelessness in our relationship with God. Disobedience is being careless with sin and in our personal lifestyle. Watch for the first sign of disobedience to God in your life.

Proverbs 22:13 . . . The lazy person is full of excuses, saying, “If I go outside, I might meet a lion in the street and be killed!”

Proverbs 26:13 . . . The lazy person is full of excuses, saying, “I can’t go outside because there might be a lion on the road! Yes, I’m sure there’s a lion out there!”

Making excuses is a sign we are being careless with our responsibilities. When we make excuses to get ourselves off the hook, we become careless about doing the right thing.

Judges 11:31, 35 . . . “I will give to the Lord the first thing coming out of my house to greet me when I return in triumph. I will sacrifice it as a burnt offering.” . . . When he saw her, he tore his clothes in anguish. “My daughter!” he cried out. “My heart is breaking! What a tragedy that you came out to greet me. For I have made a vow to the Lord and cannot take it back.”

Genesis 25:32-34 . . . “Look, I’m dying of starvation!” said Esau. “What good is my birthright to me now?” So Jacob insisted, “Well then, swear to me right now that it is mine.” So Esau swore an oath, thereby selling all his rights as the firstborn to his younger brother. Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and lentil stew. Esau ate and drank and went on about his business, indifferent to the fact that he had given up his birthright.

Matthew 14:6-9 . . . At a birthday party for Herod, Herodias’s daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him, so he promised with an oath to give her anything she wanted. At her mother’s urging, the girl asked, “I want the head of John the Baptist on a tray!” The king was sorry, but because of his oath and because he didn’t want to back down in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders.

Making rash vows is a sign that we are being careless with our speech. Think very carefully before making any vow. If you can’t keep it, don’t make it.

PROMISE FROM GOD:

Hebrews 2:1 . . . We must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.

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GOD’S CALL

GOD’S CALL

HOW DOES GOD CALL PEOPLE? (1 Chronicles 22:2-19)

"Now, my son, may the LORD be with you and give you success as you follow his instructions in building the Temple of the LORD your God". (1 Chronicles 22:11)

GOD COMMUNICATES THROUGH OUR PARENTS (Matthew 4:18-25).

"Jesus called out to them, “Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!” (Matthew 4:19)

God told David he would not be the one to build the temple. Instead the task would be left to his son Solomon. David graciously accepted this “no” from God. He was not jealous of the fact that his son would have the honor of building God’s temple. Instead, he made preparations for Solomon to carry out his task. Similarly, we should take steps now to prepare the way for our children to find and fulfill God’s purpose. Sooner or later our children will have to make their own decisions, but we can help by supplying them with the proper tools: showing them how to pray and study God’s Word, teaching them the difference between right and wrong, and modeling the importance of church involvement.

BEING CHRIST’S DISCIPLE INVOLVES FIRM COMMITMENT.

These men already knew Jesus. He had talked to Peter and Andrew previously (John 1:35-42) and had been preaching in the area. When Jesus called them, they knew what kind of man he was and were willing to follow him. They were not in a hypnotic trance when they followed but had been thoroughly convinced that following him would change their lives forever.

James and his brother, John, along with Peter and Andrew, were the first disciples that Jesus called to work with him. Jesus’ call motivated these men to get up and leave their jobs-immediately. They didn’t make excuses about why it wasn’t a good time. They left at once and followed. Jesus calls each of us to follow him. When Jesus asks us to serve him, we must be like the disciples and do it at once.

GOD’S PURPOSE

WHAT DOES GOD CALL PEOPLE TO DO? (Jeremiah 1:1-10)

"I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my spokesman to the world". (Jeremiah 1:5)

GOD CALLS PEOPLE TO SERVE HIM (Matthew 10:1-18)

"Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness". (Matthew 10:1)

Jeremiah was “appointed” by God “as my spokesman to the world.” God has a purpose for each Christian, but some people are appointed by God for specific kinds of work. Samson (Judges 13:3-5), David (1 Samuel 16:12, 13), John the Baptist (Luke 1:13-17), and Paul (Galatians 1:15-16) were also called to do particular jobs for God. Whatever work you do should be done for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). If God gives you a specific task, accept it cheerfully and do it with diligence. If God has not given you a specific call or assignment, then seek to fulfill the mission common to all believers-to love, obey, and serve God-until his guidance becomes more clear.

GOD CALLS PEOPLE TO REPRESENT HIM IN THE WORLD.

Jesus called his twelve disciples. He didn’t draft them, force them, or ask them to volunteer; he chose them to serve him in a special way. Christ calls us today. He doesn’t twist our arms and make us do something we don’t want to do. We can choose to join him or remain behind. When Christ calls you to follow him, how do you respond?

The list of Jesus’ twelve disciples doesn’t give us many details-probably because there weren’t many impressive details to tell. Jesus called people from all walks of life-fishermen, political activists, tax collectors. He called common people and uncommon leaders; rich and poor; educated and uneducated. Today, many people think only certain people are fit to follow Christ, but this was not the attitude of the Master himself. God can use anyone, no matter how insignificant he or she appears. When you feel small and useless, remember that God uses ordinary people to do his extraordinary work.

GOD’S WORD ON THE CALL OF GOD

HAS GOD CALLED ME TO DO SPECIFIC THINGS?

Ecclesiastes 11:9 . . . Do everything you want to do; take it all in. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do.

God gives us the freedom to do what we think is best, but we will answer for everything we do.

Jeremiah 1:4-5 . . . The Lord gave me a message. . . . I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my spokesman to the world.

Sometimes God may call us to fulfill a very specific ministry. When that happens, he will make sure that we know it.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7 . . . There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but it is the same Holy Spirit who is the source of them all. . . . A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church.

2 Timothy 4:5 . . . Complete the ministry God has given you.

God has given each of us a special ministry that he wants us to perform in the church to build up the body and bring glory to his name.

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY CALLING IS?

Psalm 119:105 . . . Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.

The first step in knowing our calling is to get to know God intimately through his word and let him guide us through it in everything.

Daniel 1:17 . . . God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for learning the literature and science of the time.

God has given each of us special aptitudes and abilities. These help us to see the kinds of things that we should be doing.

Acts 20:24 . . . My life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus.

When God gives us a specific calling, it fills our thoughts and energies, so that we pursue it wholeheartedly.

Romans 12:2 . . . Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do.

When we let God transform us by the power of his Holy Spirit, he will show us what he wants us to do.

PROMISE FROM GOD:

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 . . . May the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until that day when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God, who calls you, is faithful; he will do this.

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GOD’S WORD ON BUSYNESS

GOD’S WORD ON  BUSYNESS

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING BUSY?

Proverbs 31:17, 2 . . . She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness.

Ecclesiastes 11:6 . . . Be sure to stay busy and plant a variety of crops, for you never know which will grow-perhaps they all will.

Rich harvests cannot come from lazy fingers. If we want fruitfulness in any facet of our lives, we must get busy now.

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF BUSYNESS?

Proverbs 19:2 . . . Zeal without knowledge is not good; a person who moves too quickly may go the wrong way.

Psalm 39:6 . . . We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth for someone else to spend.

Haggai 1:9 . . . You hoped for rich harvests, but they were poor. And when you brought your harvest home, I blew it away. Why? Because my house lies in ruins, says the Lord Almighty, while you are all busy building your own fine houses.

Never confuse activity with accomplishment. Activity without God can come up empty-handed.

WHAT SHOULD I CONTINUALLY BUSY MYSELF WITH?

Psalm 71:8 . . . That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long.

Hebrews 4:14 . . . That is why we have a great High Priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God. Let us cling to him and never stop trusting him.

Philippians 4:6 . . . Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

We can never have too much prayer and praise to God!

HOW CAN I FIND REST FROM THE BUSYNESS OF LIFE?

Exodus 34:21 . . . Six days are set aside for work, but on the Sabbath day you must rest, even during the seasons of plowing and harvest.

Psalm 23:2 . . . He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.

Psalm 91:1 . . . Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalm 145:5 . . . I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.

God is both the model and the source of rest. As God rested after creation was finished, so he provides and encourages rest from our labors.

PROMISE FROM GOD:

Matthew 11:28-29 . . . Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.”

GOD’S WORD ON BUSINESS

GOD’S WORD ON BUSINESS

IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND ALSO BE SUCCESSFUL IN BUSINESS?

Proverbs 31:16 . . . She goes out to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard.

God thinks highly of people who are enterprising and hardworking.

Acts 18:1-3 . . . A Jew named Aquila . . . had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. . . . Paul lived and worked with them, for they were tentmakers just as he was.

Aquila and Priscilla are an example of early Christians who used their successful business to serve God.

Ephesians 6:6-7 . . . Work hard. . . . As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

When God’s people work hard in business, we are serving the Lord if we dedicate that work to him.

WHAT PRINCIPLES SHOULD GUIDE HOW I CONDUCT MY BUSINESS?

Ecclesiastes 9:10 . . . Whatever you do, do well.

If God has called us to do business, then we should do it well!

Genesis 23:7-16 . . . Abraham bowed low before them and said, “. . . Let me have the cave of Machpelah. . . . I want to pay the full price, of course.” . . . “No, sir,” he said to Abraham, “please listen to me. I will give you the cave and the field.” . . . Abraham bowed again to the people of the land. . . . “No, listen to me,” he insisted. “I will buy it from you. Let me pay the full price for the field.” . . . “Well,” Ephron answered, “the land is worth four hundred pieces of silver, but what is that between friends?” . . . So Abraham paid Ephron the amount he had suggested, four hundred pieces of silver, as was publicly agreed.

Abraham’s interaction with Ephron is a model of the kind of respect that we should show toward others when we do business with them.

Deuteronomy 25:15-16 . . . Yes, use honest weights and measures, so that you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Those who cheat with dishonest weights and measures are detestable to the Lord your God.

Ezekiel 22:12 . . . There are hired murderers, loan racketeers, and extortioners everywhere! They never even think of me and my commands, says the Sovereign Lord.

God condemns dishonest and violent means to become successful.

Ruth 4:1-9 . . . Boaz went to the town gate and took a seat there. . . . “Come over here, friend. I want to talk to you.” . . . Then Boaz called ten leaders from the town and asked them to sit as witnesses. . . . “You are witnesses that today I have bought from Naomi all the property of Elimelech, Kilion, and Mahlon.”

Like Boaz, we should always conduct our business above board and in public, with no hidden kickbacks or shady deals.

Psalm 112:5 . . . All goes well for those who are generous, who lend freely and conduct their business fairly.

It is important for us to be generous in our business dealings-it is an investment that will certainly come back to us later!

Amos 8:4-5 . . . Listen to this, you who rob the poor and trample the needy! You can’t wait for the Sabbath day to be over and the religious festivals to end so you can get back to cheating the helpless.

Serving God through our business means that we live in harmony with what we profess on Sundays.

Mark 12:17 . . . “Well, then,” Jesus said, “give to Caesar what belongs to him. But everything that belongs to God must be given to God.”

We must always be sure that we pay all of our taxes that are due.

Luke 14:28 . . . Don’t begin until you count the cost.

Whenever we start a project or a business venture, we had better plan ahead and make sure that we can carry it through.

James 4:13-15 . . . Look here, you people who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what will happen tomorrow? For your life is like the morning fog-it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.”

Whatever business ventures we pursue, we must always remember that God is our Lord and that we are completely dependent on him in everything.

PROMISE FROM GOD:

Psalm 37:37 . . . Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future lies before those who love peace.

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