1. THE PARABLE OF JOTHAM Judges 9

2. The Parable of Jotham  Two Contrasting Personalities  Abemelech Ambitious and Devious (James 3:13ff) Thinks too highly of himself (1 Cor 10:12)  Jerubbaal’s Sons Loyal and faithful Understood that you don’t have to be the leader to be important

3. The Parable of Jotham  There are other important roles besides leader.  Employee – Boss (Eph. 6:5ff, Col. 3:22)  Wife – Husband (Col. 3:18; 1 Pet. 3:7)  Child – Parent (Gal 4:1)  Member – Elder (1 Thes. 5:3; Phil. 2:25-29)

4. The Parable of Jotham  Be careful who you choose to be around 1 Cor 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. KJV

5. The Parable of Jotham  Be careful who you choose to be around Prov 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. NKJV

6. The Parable of Jotham  Be careful who you choose to be around 1 Cor 5:6 Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? NKJV

7. The Parable of Jotham  Be careful who you choose to be around  Spouse  Elder  Preacher  Occupation

8. The Parable of Jotham  You will destroy each other.

9. THE PARABLE OF JOTHAM Judges 9