Living Upright in a Fallen World Ecclesiastes 8:1-17
I. Know the Bible, 1 Matthew 22:15-40 Psalm 119:97-100
II. Honor Authority, 2-9 Romans 13:1 1 Peter 2:17
A. With Obedience, 2 Romans 13:2 Daniel 6:4
B. With Loyalty, 3-4 Esther 2:21-23 Esther 6:1-3
C. With Patience, 5-9 Romans 13:3
III. Fear God, 10-17 A. Fearing God Means Remembering that All Will Stand Before Him. 10-13 Genesis 22:2,12 Genesis 39:7-9 Acts 4:18-20 1 Samuel 17:26,32 Daniel 3:16-18
B. Fearing God Means Trusting Him When Life Doesn't Make Sense. 14
C. Fearing God Means Freedom to Enjoy the Pleasures of Life. 15 Ecclesiastes 2:24
D. Fearing God Means Trusting God's Incomprehensible Plan. 16-17 Deuteronomy 29:29
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Pastor John was our Associate Pastor from 1986 to 1989, and our Senior Pastor from 1989 till his retirement in 2023. He remains a member of our church and is still engaged in faithful gospel ministry in the community.
