ABC August-11-2008

2Ti 1;Pro 10:17-32;Luk 16:19-31;Neh 4-5 Analysis: Paul encourages Timothy to "fan into flame" the gift of God. Proverbs teaches right words are a hall mark of Godliness. Luke teaches us to live for God now. Nehemiah teaches us to because of fear of God to serve faithfully. Best Verse(s): 1Ti1.7 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Pro10.19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,...but whoever restrains his lips is prudent...20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;... 21 The lips of the righteous feed many,... Luk16.20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Neh 15b...Even their servants lorded it over the people. But I did not do so, because of the fear of God. 16 I also persevered in the work... Contract/prayer: Help me be faithful & fruitful.