1. Pg 589 In Church Bibles Chapter 7, Verse 1-12

3. And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, Ephesians 2:1

5. 1)1) Better to Invest in Character Name = who you are, character

6. Now the Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, Exodus 34:5-7

7. “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty... Exodus 34:5-7

8. 1)1) Better to Invest in Character Name = who you are, character More than reputation...real Perfume WAS a Cover for Stink Character is better than Cover-up

9. 1)1) 2)2) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death

10. So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12

11. 1)1) 2)2) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Suggestions:Suggestions: On birthday, consider future, end Go to funerals (invited)...reflect Read obituaries...compare ages Visit nursing homes, hospital

12. But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24

13. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows

14. A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Proverbs 17:22

15. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows sadness = make heart better don’t seek...but embrace it

16. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, James 1:2

17. knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:3-4

18. I am afraid that all the grace I have got out of my comfortable and easy times and happy hours might almost lie on a penny. Charles Spurgeon Spurgeon Pastor in London London(1834–1892)

19. But the good that I have received from my sorrows and pains and griefs is altogether incalculable. Charles Spurgeon Spurgeon Pastor in London London(1834–1892)

20. What do I not owe to the hammer and the anvil, the fire and the file? Affliction is the best bit of furniture in my house. Charles Spurgeon Spurgeon Pastor in London London(1834–1892)

21. I walked a mile with Pleasure;She chattered all the way,But left me none the wiserFor all she had to say I walked a mile with Sorrow,And not a word said she;But oh, the things I learned from herWhen Sorrow walked with me!

22. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows sadness = make heart better don’t seek...but embrace it

23. Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side Mark 6:45

24. For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart was hardened. Mark 6:52

25. And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. Mark 6:46

26. Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Mark 6:47-48

27. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. Mark 6:47-48

28. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows sadness = make heart better don’t seek...but embrace it

29. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

30. that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

31. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows sadness = make heart better don’t seek...but embrace it

32. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction

33. Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. Psalm 141:5

34. Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Proverbs 9:8-9

35. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 9:8-9

36. The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. Proverbs 15:31-32

37. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction refusing this...opens your heart to oppression and bribery to oppression and bribery refusing this...opens your heart to oppression and bribery to oppression and bribery conviction NOT condemnation

38. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals

39. one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14

40. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit 6)6)

41. By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10

42. By your patience possess your souls. Luke 21:19

43. Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. James 5:7-11

44. My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure. James 5:7-11

45. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord— that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. James 5:7-11

46. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

47. 7)7) Believing the past was better is most often a combination of... most often a combination of... Believing the past was better is most often a combination of... most often a combination of... a bad memory a bad memory, an active imagination and bad information You can’t go back, waste time wishing No guarantee of a tomorrow Thus - be fully in the present

48. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

49. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

50. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

51. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

52. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

53. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

54. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

55. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)

56. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. Mark 8:34-36

57. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:34-36

58. 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) 5)5) Better to Invest in Character Better to Appreciate Death Better to Embrace Sorrows Better to Accept Conviction Better to Press Ahead to Goals Better to be Patient in Spirit Better to Live in the Present 6)6) 7)7)