2. Men seek approval Movies: Oscars Jobs: Certifications, Promotions Military: Awards, Medals

3. Bible addresses commendation 1 Cor. 9:25 Of World: insignificant Of God: important, Mt. 25:23, 34

5. For faith Necessary, Heb. 11:6 Comes by hearing, Eph. 1:13 Alone is not enough, Jas. 2:24-26

6. Believed the word of Jesus had power Many mansions, Jn. 14:1-3 Baptism, Mk. 16:16 Judgment, Matt. 25:46

7. Such faith is rare Military College campus Religious people

8. For honesty Christ-like, 1 Pt. 2:1, 22 Enjoy life, 1 Pt. 3:10 See life, Rev. 14:1-5

9. Deceit praised by world, Rom. 1:29 Politicians Lawyers Salesmen

10. Beware of back-slappers, Prov. 27:6 Elders Preachers All Christians

11. Simple man, cf. 1 Tim. 6:6-8 Clothing, Mk. 1:6 Lifestyle, Mk. 1:6

12. In shadow of Jesus, Jn. 3:29, 30 No pride, Prov. 13:10; 14:3; 29:23 Exalted Christ, Jn. 1:26-30

13. Had backbone Divorce & remarriage, Mt. 14:3, 4 Calling names, Mt. 3:7 Demanded repentance, Mt. 3:8 Threatened hell, Mt. 3:10, 12

14. Would we accept one like John? Simple dress Bluntness Unwavering Turmoil

15. For giving & sacrifice Generous, 2 Cor. 8:1, 2 Willing, 2 Cor. 8:3, 5 Purposely, 2 Cor. 9:7

16. World gives, sometimes selfishly Tax break Praise, cf. Acts 5:1-4

17. Our service ought to cost something 2 Sam. 24:24 Service of convenience? Only think of what YOU get? Focus on what you could have?

19. Men seek approval Movies: Oscars Jobs: Certifications, Promotions Military: Awards, Medals

20. Bible addresses commendation 1 Cor. 9:25 Of World: insignificant Of God: important, Mt. 25:23, 34