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Chapter 10, Verse 4-20Chapter 10, Verse 4-20

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” What profit has a man from all his labor In which he toils under the sun?

Ecclesiastes 1:2-3Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” What profit has a man from all his labor In which he toils under the sun?

Ecclesiastes 1:2-3Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Ecclesiastes 1:2-3Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” What profit has a man from all his labor In which he toils under the sun?

If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?

Psalm 11:3Psalm 11:3

When Government Does Wrong...When Values are Inverted When Values are Inverted v.5-7v.5-7

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

Isaiah 5:20Isaiah 5:20

When Government Does Wrong...When Values are Inverted When Values are Inverted v.5-7v.5-7

When Pleasure becomes Aim When Pleasure becomes Aim v.16-17,19v.16-17,19When Lazy, Idle in Building Nation When Lazy, Idle in Building Nation v.18v.18

When think Money fixes When think Money fixes everything everything v.19v.19

When Government Does Wrong...

When Government Does Wrong...BossBoss

When Government Does Wrong...BusinessBusiness

When Government Does Wrong...SpouseSpouse

When Government Does Wrong...______________

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4

- Don’t quit or give up - Conciliation: peace, calmness, stability

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

Galatians 6:4-5Galatians 6:4-5

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

Galatians 6:4-5Galatians 6:4-5

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

Galatians 6:4-5Galatians 6:4-5

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

Galatians 6:4-5Galatians 6:4-5

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

Galatians 6:4-5Galatians 6:4-5

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

Galatians 6:4-5Galatians 6:4-5

Galatians 6:4-5Galatians 6:4-5

But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

2 Corinthians 5:102 Corinthians 5:10

Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “...what is that to you? You follow Me.”

John 21:21-22John 21:21-22

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4You Count the Cost You Count the Cost v.8-9v.8-9

- Be aware of possible dangers - Context: Governments gone wrong

- If Rebel: Realize cost - “Just following Orders” is no excuse

choose hills willing to die on

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4You Count the Cost You Count the Cost v.8-9v.8-9

You Prepare for Success You Prepare for Success v.10v.10 - Work smarter, not harder

And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?

1 Peter 3:131 Peter 3:13

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”

1 Peter 3:141 Peter 3:14

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear

1 Peter 3:151 Peter 3:15

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4You Count the Cost You Count the Cost v.8-9v.8-9

You Prepare for Success You Prepare for Success v.10v.10 You be Gracious in Words You be Gracious in Words v.11-15v.11-15

A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

Proverbs 15:1-2Proverbs 15:1-2

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4You Count the Cost You Count the Cost v.8-9v.8-9

You Prepare for Success You Prepare for Success v.10v.10 You be Gracious in Words You be Gracious in Words v.11-15v.11-15You be Restrained in Words You be Restrained in Words v.20v.20

“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

Exodus 22:28Exodus 22:28

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4You Count the Cost You Count the Cost v.8-9v.8-9

You Prepare for Success You Prepare for Success v.10v.10 You be Gracious in Words You be Gracious in Words v.11-15v.11-15You be Restrained in Words You be Restrained in Words v.20v.20

A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.

Proverbs 29:11Proverbs 29:11

The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

Proverbs 15:28Proverbs 15:28

He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

Proverbs 17:27-28Proverbs 17:27-28

Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

Proverbs 17:27-28Proverbs 17:27-28

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4You Count the Cost You Count the Cost v.8-9v.8-9

You Prepare for Success You Prepare for Success v.10v.10 You be Gracious in Words You be Gracious in Words v.11-15v.11-15You be Restrained in Words You be Restrained in Words v.20v.20

For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.

2 Corinthians 1:122 Corinthians 1:12

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4You Count the Cost You Count the Cost v.8-9v.8-9

You Prepare for Success You Prepare for Success v.10v.10 You be Gracious in Words You be Gracious in Words v.11-15v.11-15You be Restrained in Words You be Restrained in Words v.20v.20

If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?

Psalm 11:3Psalm 11:3

In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?

Psalm 11:1Psalm 11:1

The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord’s throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.

Psalm 11:4Psalm 11:4

The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.

Psalm 11:5Psalm 11:5

Upon the wicked He will rain coals; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind Shall be the portion of their cup.

Psalm 11:6Psalm 11:6

For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright.

Psalm 11:7Psalm 11:7

For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright.

Psalm 11:7Psalm 11:7

For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; The upright will behold His face.

Nasb-Psalm 11:7Nasb-Psalm 11:7

When Government Does Wrong...You Do Your Part You Do Your Part v.4v.4You Count the Cost You Count the Cost v.8-9v.8-9

You Prepare for Success You Prepare for Success v.10v.10 You be Gracious in Words You be Gracious in Words v.11-15v.11-15You be Restrained in Words You be Restrained in Words v.20v.20