ICE REJ in The Lord “Rejoice in the Lord always. 2012 Theme Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4)

The Disease To Please People Destroy Our Faith Silence Our Confession Cause Us To Compromise The Truth Spoil Our Vital Relationships Cause US To Sin Steal Our Heavenly Reward

to be well pleasing to Him” Rejoice in the Lord “We make it our aim… to be well pleasing to Him” 2 Corinthians 5:9

Cure The Disease To Please Become A Fool For Christ’s Sake Paul Accepted The Label. 1 Cor 4:10; Phil 3:7-8; 1:21; 2 Cor 5:13; Acts 17:18; 26:24; 2 Cor 10:10 The Label Comes With Commitment. 1 Cor 1:18, 26

Cure The Disease To Please Hide Your Good Works From Your Pride Keep It A Secret From Yourself . Matt 6:2-3 The Desire For Recognition Is Not Of God. 1 John 2:15-17

Cure The Disease To Please Seek Your Father’s Approval Quietly Glorifying God Yields Lasting Reward. Matt 6:4, 6, 17-18; Rom 2:7; Col 3:23-24 God Has A Long & Perfect Memory. Heb 6:10

Cure The Disease To Please Serve The Spiritual Needs Of Others Set Aside The Desire To Please Self . Rom 15:1-3; 1 Cor 10:32-33

Cure The Disease To Please Relish Your Acceptance In Christ God Freely Gives All Things To His Children. Rom 8:28-39 He Cares Enough To Lift Your Burdens. 1 Peter 5:7; Eph 2:6

Rejoice in the Lord “Be more conscious of the One who lives in us, than the ones who live around us.” Galatians 2:20