1. “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” III John 2

2. 1911 – Polish Scientist Cure for BeriBeri Vita = Life Amine = nitrogen compound Vitamins – necessary for life R.D.A. – Recommended Dietary Allowances Vitamine

3. “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Eph.6:10

4. Heb. 10:25 “not forsaking” “not neglecting to meet together” Acts 20:7 1 Cor. 16:1-2

5. Results of negligence of A Vitamin A = Attendance Spiritual Sickness James 1:14 – drawn away 2 Pet. 1:5-9 = blindness, being spiritually shortsighted

6. Milk is for Babies – 1 Pet.2:2 We are to mature – 2 Pet. 3:18 Builds up – Acts 20:32 Ps.119:11 ESV “I have stored up your word in my heart.”

9. Results of negligence of B Vitamin B = Bible Study Not able to teach – Heb. 5:12 Not strong – Eph. 4:14 Anemic Christians Hunger and Thirst – Mt.5:6

10. Gal. 6:10 “opportunity” “do good unto all men” Eph. 2:10 “workmanship” – unto “good works”

11. Results of negligence of C Vitamin C = Christian Service Matt. 5:13 “good for nothing” We cannot rest on our past work - Phil. 3:13-14 - I press toward the goal

12. Not a substitute for others 1 Thes. 5:17 “Pray without ceasing” 1 John 5:14 - He hears us

13. Results of negligence of D Vitamin D = Daily Prayer Susceptible to sin – Mt. 26:41 Do not have because we do not ask - James 4:2 Lack of Interest

14. Rom. 12:1-2 - not like world 1 Cor. 10:12-13 – way to escape 1 John 2:15-16 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.”

15. Results of negligence of E Vitamin E = Exclusion 1 Cor. 15:33 “Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals” Evil companions corrupt us

16. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” III John 2 ESV

18. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Jan. 11, 2009