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Finding Security. 4 Elements of True Security in Life  The Truth: Doing what is right.

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1 Finding Security

2 4 Elements of True Security in Life  The Truth: Doing what is right

3 The Truth: Doing what is right  Matthew 7:21-27  Example : II Timothy 2:14-19 Security in the face of false beliefs & teachings  Matthew 7:21-27  Example : II Timothy 2:14-19 Security in the face of false beliefs & teachings

4 4 Elements of True Security in Life  The Truth: Doing what is right  Salvation from sins  The Truth: Doing what is right  Salvation from sins

5 4 Elements of True Security in Life  The Truth: Doing what is right  Salvation from sins  Having the right purpose in life  The Truth: Doing what is right  Salvation from sins  Having the right purpose in life

6 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among people Knowledge Entertainment / Pleasure Alcohol, Drugs Career Possessions Wealth Relationships Hobbies & Sports

7 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among people Knowledge Entertainment / Pleasure Alcohol, Drugs Career Possessions Wealth Relationships Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

8 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among peopleEcc. 1:16 & 2:9 Knowledge Entertainment / Pleasure Alcohol, Drugs Career Possessions Wealth Relationships Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

9 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among peopleEcc. 1:16 & 2:9 KnowledgeKnowledge & Wisdom - Ecc. 1:16-18 Entertainment / Pleasure Alcohol, Drugs Career Possessions Wealth Relationships Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

10 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among peopleEcc. 1:16 & 2:9 KnowledgeKnowledge & Wisdom - Ecc. 1:16-18 Entertainment / PleasurePleasure & Laughter – Ecc. 2:1-2 Entertainment & Music – Ecc. 2:8 Alcohol, Drugs Career Possessions Wealth Relationships Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

11 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among peopleEcc. 1:16 & 2:9 KnowledgeKnowledge & Wisdom - Ecc. 1:16-18 Entertainment / PleasurePleasure & Laughter – Ecc. 2:1-2 Entertainment & Music – Ecc. 2:8 Alcohol, DrugsWine (alcohol) – Ecc. 2:3 Career Possessions Wealth Relationships Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

12 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among peopleEcc. 1:16 & 2:9 KnowledgeKnowledge & Wisdom - Ecc. 1:16-18 Entertainment / PleasurePleasure & Laughter – Ecc. 2:1-2 Entertainment & Music – Ecc. 2:8 Alcohol, DrugsWine (alcohol) – Ecc. 2:3 CareerGreat works: Houses, vineyards, gardens – Ecc. 2:4-6 Possessions Wealth Relationships Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

13 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among peopleEcc. 1:16 & 2:9 KnowledgeKnowledge & Wisdom - Ecc. 1:16-18 Entertainment / PleasurePleasure & Laughter – Ecc. 2:1-2 Entertainment & Music – Ecc. 2:8 Alcohol, DrugsWine (alcohol) – Ecc. 2:3 CareerGreat works: Houses, vineyards, gardens – Ecc. 2:4-6 PossessionsEcc. 2:7 Wealth Relationships Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

14 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among peopleEcc. 1:16 & 2:9 KnowledgeKnowledge & Wisdom - Ecc. 1:16-18 Entertainment / PleasurePleasure & Laughter – Ecc. 2:1-2 Entertainment & Music – Ecc. 2:8 Alcohol, DrugsWine (alcohol) – Ecc. 2:3 CareerGreat works: Houses, vineyards, gardens – Ecc. 2:4-6 PossessionsEcc. 2:7 WealthEcc. 2:8 Relationships Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

15 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? Prominent status among peopleEcc. 1:16 & 2:9 KnowledgeKnowledge & Wisdom - Ecc. 1:16-18 Entertainment / PleasurePleasure & Laughter – Ecc. 2:1-2 Entertainment & Music – Ecc. 2:8 Alcohol, DrugsWine (alcohol) – Ecc. 2:3 CareerGreat works: Houses, vineyards, gardens – Ecc. 2:4-6 PossessionsEcc. 2:7 WealthEcc. 2:8 RelationshipsSolomon’s wives - I Kings 11:1-10 Hobbies & Sports Things Solomon tried placing his purpose on: Ecc. 1:12-2:11

16 What options do I have for things to place my purpose in life on? The only secure purpose: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14  Fear & Obey God The only secure purpose: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14  Fear & Obey God

17 4 Elements of True Security in Life  The Truth: Doing what is right  Salvation from sins  Having the right purpose in life  Relying on God  The Truth: Doing what is right  Salvation from sins  Having the right purpose in life  Relying on God

18 Relying on God  God is the Almighty Creator  Genesis 1 & 2, Job  God is the Almighty Creator  Genesis 1 & 2, Job

19 Relying on God  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  Hebrews 4:13  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  Hebrews 4:13

20 Relying on God  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  God loves me, wants the best for me, & provides for me  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  God loves me, wants the best for me, & provides for me

21 Relying on God  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  God loves me, wants the best for me, & provides for me  Spiritually: John 3:16-17, II Peter 3:1-9, I Cor. 10:13  Physically: Matt. 6:24-34  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  God loves me, wants the best for me, & provides for me  Spiritually: John 3:16-17, II Peter 3:1-9, I Cor. 10:13  Physically: Matt. 6:24-34

22 Relying on God  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  God loves me, wants the best for me, & provides for me  God listens to me & answers  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  God loves me, wants the best for me, & provides for me  God listens to me & answers

23 Relying on God  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  God loves me, wants the best for me, & provides for me  God listens to me & answers  Matt. 7:7-11  God is the Almighty Creator  God knows everything  God loves me, wants the best for me, & provides for me  God listens to me & answers  Matt. 7:7-11

24 4 Elements of True Security in Life  The Truth: Doing what is right  Salvation from sins  Having the right purpose in life  Relying on God  The Truth: Doing what is right  Salvation from sins  Having the right purpose in life  Relying on God

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