Having a cool head always defuses bad situations (Proverbs 15:1:18, 25:11, 30:33).

If you place matches and cans of gasoline in an enclosed area you create the possibility of combustion. So never do anything when mad—just step back, take a deep breath and regain your composure. One must do so even if it involves taking a walk around the block or getting into a car and going for a drive (James 1:19-20).

And by the way, if you do go for that drive don’t scream the tires as you drive off and don’t slam the door as you walk out of the house. Just calmly walk outside, get into your car and go for the drive so you can calm yourself and think about the situation. Now yes, all this involves work, but so does anything that one is trying to build.
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” Matthew 11:28-30.

“The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10.
Many people are indeed hurting from the problems of life, but they are moving in the wrong direction and will eventually fall off the cliff into the fires of hell. This is sad for a person to suffer in life only to end up suffering again for eternality. But it will happen because some people don’t have a relationship with God (Psalm 9:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Psalm 106:21-26; Jeremiah 2:32).

What in the world are some men thinking? Time is running out and each person is one step closer to the grave (1 Samuel 20:3). Ask this question, “where are the people who lived in 1870?” Those people are dead and everyone today will be joining them at some point (Romans 5:12; Hebrews 9:27; Job 30:23, 14:1-2). So man must get right with God because you cannot sit and do nothing because the word of God teaches that man must obey the gospel (Hebrews 5:9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-2; Acts 2:36-47, 9:6:17-19, 16:26-34, 3:19; Romans 10:8-17).
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Honesty is a virtue that just doesn’t happen: it has to be learnt (James 1:17; Isaiah 1:17; Titus 3:14). A person must have the kind of heart that desires the attribute of being truthful (Matthew 13:23; Luke 6:45, 8:15). The person must detest fraud and deception; speak and practice accuracy in word and deed (Romans 12:17; Philippians 4:8; 1 Kings 22:14; 2 Corinthians 8:21; 1 Peter 2:12; Rom. 13:13; Hebrews 13:18; Proverbs 3:3).

The person must have the attitude of “what is mine I will keep and what is the other person; I will see that they get” (Luke 6:31, 19:8; Phil. 2:3-4; Ephesians 4:25). A person must realize that God isn’t dishonest and if he wants to go to heaven, he must become like God (Rom. 3:4; 1 John 1:5; 1 Peter 1:13-16).

Now, with all of this being said, one must begin changing his life; just take control and do as the word of the Lord has taught (Matt. 7:24-25; Luke 10:37; James 1:21-25).
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Standing before God to give account of ones life is appointed for man (Hebrews 9:27; Matthew 25:31-32; John 12:48; Romans 14:7-12; Matt. 12:36-37; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14). What this means is people will have all of their deeds, thoughts, and words before the throne of justice. When one is being judged by Christ, there will only be what the person did in life and those works will be measured to see if it conforms to what the scriptures taught. For example, if one used profanity during his lifetime; those words will be measured against a verse like Eph 4:29, which said “let no corrupt speech come from the mouth.” If a person did so, that person will be condemned by the verse (Revelation 20:12).

There will be no mistakes about the information before the throne—the living are being recorded by God and He will bring that recording to the Judgment bar. So, if it is there, you did it! The good part in all of this is, God cleanses away the sins of those who repent, and He will remember those sins no more (Hebrews 10:17; Acts 22:16, 2:38; Ephesians 2:1).
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When Moses’ relationship with God was at it’s highest, he felt comfortable enough to ask God to show His face (Exodus 33:12-23). Moses was so in awe, that he didn’t realize what he asked was not possible. For God told Moses, “no man can view my face and live” (Exodus 33:20).

In 1 Timothy 6:16, the Apostle Paul writes, “God dwells in greatness so brilliant that no man can come (physically) near.” Philip, one of the Apostles, thought he could view the face of the Father, but he was rebuked by Christ (John 14:6-11). Jesus then taught Philip, that one could see the Father by observing and learning from wonderful works being done (John 14:8-9). The lesson for us is don’t look for the physical view of God, instead look for God in the works of righteousness. When you see a person living a holy life, you are seeing God though the works of that person (1 Peter 1:14-16). As for seeing Him as He really is, one must make it to heaven in order to experience that (1 John 3:2-3).
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“Lay not up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust occur and thieves break in and steal. Rather lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth, rust or thieves can take it away” (Matthew 6:19-20).

Jesus said the most important thing in life isn’t money, instead it’s doing the will of God (Acts 8:20; Luke 12:15). This past week a man lost his money to a robber, which proves money can be here today and gone tomorrow. We must not make money our main goal, but that doesn’t mean that we aren’t to be concerned about money. One should save for retirement, and one should use money for his needs and wants. But men go wrong when they develop no interest in God and live primary for money (1 Timothy 6:10,17; James 5:1-3). So money is great to have, and if you have some: use it! But don’t be obsessed with money because it cannot save our souls, nor can we take it along after death (1 Tim. 6:7).
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Before you bite into that next sandwich or chow down on that splendid meal; pause and give thanks to the Lord (Acts 27:33-36; 1 Tim 4:3-5; John 6.10-11).

Far too many people just sit down and eat and never thank God for providing them the food they are about to push into their mouth. If we can get one person to start giving thanks before eating, we will consider our effort with this bulletin successful.
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It has been said “that others never see us as we see ourselves” and that is most likely true. However, it is indeed true the God doesn’t see us as we see ourselves. A person can declare himself alright; but be a abomination in the sight of God (Proverbs 14:12; Luke 16:15; Isaiah 55:8; Prov. 21:2; 1 Corinthians 10:5; Acts 8:21).

Cornelius was a man who thought of himself as being right, but God viewed him in completely different light (Acts 10:1-2,6,22,32-33; Acts 11:14). The best thing for anyone to do is read the Bible and practice what it teaches because this is the only way to make sure that God will view us in a positive way.
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The world has many problems, and it needs people with plans to ease the horror. I didn’t say end the world’s woes, but take some of the bite out of the hardship. God wants human beings on a personal basis to do their part in helping their fellowman (Galatians 6:10).

It is very easy to hide behind the face of a company or some kind of entity and talk about the good we are doing. But what about rolling up one’s sleeves and doing the work oneself. If there is a hungry man in the street, don’t call the soup kitchen, feed the man yourself. If one needs help on the road, call the police or tow truck for them. Just let our deeds to have personal finger prints on the effort (Matthew 25:31-46). Therein the greatest blessings can be found (Acts 20:35).
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And they went with Noah into the ark, one male and one female of all flesh as God had commanded; and the LORD shut them in (Genesis 7:15-16). When the people begin to scream for Noah as the flood waters rose, Noah could do nothing because God had the key. When Noah worked on the ark the people laughed at him, called him a fool, etc. Now the shoe is on the other foot and the people see that Noah was right, but it is too late for repentance (Genesis 7:17-24).

Obeying the word of God should never be put off until another time, it should be obeyed quickly (Hebrews 4:7). Governor Felix had the wrong attitude—he told Paul to call on him at a later date, but we don’t know if that meeting ever occurred (Acts 24:24-27).
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