Going after worthless things, brings no profit and makes us worthless.
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From flickr by antwerpenR
Thus says the LORD:
What wrong did your ancestors find in me that they went far from me,
and went after worthless things,
and became worthless themselves?
– Jeremiah 2:5 (NRSV)
If you look close, our running friends are climbing the walls of a church. Pursing worthless things? (might hear a part of a objectionable word at end...)
Steve Martin contrasts religious pursuits against the atheist lifestyle. What is worthwhile? What is worthless? (Hint: A couch is involved.)
The consequences of chasing after candy are listed by these furry talking animals.
What if you job is to pursue worthless things? Or destructive things? How will future generations judge our pursuits and the legacy we leave them?
What do you pursue in religious activities? Worthwhile or worthless matters? Does religion or faith make a difference in your life? (Listen for the rare Presbyterian mention in media in this clip.)
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Luke 13:10-172
Sabbath is taking a rest from our way and remembering God's Way
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From our Song and Service
A Light to the Heights worship
Sunday, August 15
Bible Reading:
Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16
This week we consider how to get the sin that clings so closely off of us.
Videos:
“Buying Forgiveness”
from the film Get Low
Get Low on WingClips
Can you PAY for forgiveness of a sin? How does one earn forgiveness?
“Asking Forgiveness”
from the film Get Low
Get Low on WingClips
Listen to the end of this clip where Felix rejects Charlie's path to forgiveness because he needed to hold on to what he did, so he could be sick every day of his life. Do we hold on to sin to punish ourselves?
“Off the Streets”
From the film Madea Goes to Jail
"Off the Streets" from Madea Goes to Jail on WingClips
How does the "bet" help Candy and Donna? Does sin come off better when we have someone else to follow?
"Joy is Gone" and “Only God”
From the film Heart of Texas
"Joy is Gone" and "Only God" from Madea Goes to Jail on WingClips (Joy) (Only God)
A friend kills your daughter in a hit-and-run accident. How do you treat your former? friend?
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Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Sin doesn't stop us from following God's path.
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