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“though he died, he still speaks” Our Legacy “though he died, he still speaks” Heb. 11:4 ESV “anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor”

What Legacy Will we Leave Behind?

A good reputation is more valuable than great riches. Our Legacy A Good Name “A good name is rather to be chosen than riches” Proverbs 22:1 A good reputation is more valuable than great riches. “And the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” Acts 11:26 To be like Christ

Legacy - - Obedience to God Our Legacy A Good Name Abel “…and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Heb. 11:4 Legacy - - Obedience to God “The memory of the righteous is blessed,…” Prov. 10:7

Our Legacy Good stewards A.M. Burton helped many people Covetousness = Idolatry - Col.3:5 Matt. 19:23-24 Camel – eye of needle Rich man enter kingdom

does not become our god Our Legacy Good stewards Luke 16:19-31 Rich Man / Lazarus Today = Free Hand outs “if a man will not work, neither let him eat.” 2 Thes. 3:10

Our Legacy Golden Rule “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Matt. 7:12

Treat others as you want to be treated Turn the other cheek Golden Rule Treat others as you want to be treated Turn the other cheek Good for Evil - Rom. 12:20-21 Honest and genuine

Polycarp Our Legacy Faithfulness “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Rev.2:10 Ready to meet the penalty of death Stephen is an example - Acts 7 Stoned him to death Polycarp

What Legacy Will we Leave Behind? Good Name Good Stewardship Golden Rule Faithfulness

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org November 26, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562