ABC October-07-2008

Joh 2.12-25;Jam 3.13-18;Ecc 5;Jer 14-15 Analysis: John~Jesus spoke in riddles / parables because he knew the pharsisees _wouldn't_ understand - and the disciples (only) later(?). James~Working for right vs. working for ourselves. Do do the right thing rather than getting your slice of the pie. Ecclesiastes~find satisfaction in the work itself. Honor God. Keep your vows. Jeremiah~...if you wander GO BACK. If you have something to say let it be WORTHWHILE. Best Verse(s): John~2.21 Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man. James~meekness of wisdom. ... 3.17 pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. Ecclesiastes~5.18 Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Jeremiah~15.19 Therefore thus says the Lord: “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth. They shall turn to you, but you shall not turn to them. Contract/Prayer: God your judgement comes from authority and sacrifice. Help me remember that in troubles. God help me to be honest and have integrity today. Help me enjoy this day. God you have me rub shoulders with others every day. Let me not be a misanthrope but a lover of others.