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Apostolic Church of God Seventh Day
Men’s Day 2016
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Presenter:Bishop T . M
Slowe
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Basic Resume!Father
Husband31 yrs
Ministerial ExperienceMotivator!
AuthorSpiritual Coach.
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Ecclesiastes 7:27-29 Relative
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Ecc. 7:28 NIV
• while I was still searching but not finding—
I found one upright man among a thousand,
but not one upright woman among them all.
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Mark 10:18 Absolute.
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• Is “good” relative or absolute?
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Purpose
• I will establish that “Good” can be relative or absolute!
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Purpose• Use the revelation to set some
men free:• From hang –ups• Expectations• From Guilt• Resentment• Fear.
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1 John 1:8
• If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
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“Good”Adjective, better, best.
1.Morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: (a good man).
2.satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree:
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Relative: Existing or having its specific nature only by relation to something else; not absolute or independent:
(Happiness is relative).
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•Absolute: •Free from imperfection; complete; perfect:
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Good Men of the Bible• The Bible has stories of
military heroes, prophets, preachers and kings who have followed God and given us good examples to follow.
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Major Influence• following is a list of men
who were major influences in the history of the Bible.
• We need to endeavor to become major influences in our world today!
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Moses
• Events showing a Godly man and other stories that show a man who struggled with failure in certain areas.
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Moses Good man:
• 1. Moses was a man consistently in tune with God’s plan.
• 2. He loved the people of Israel who God called him to lead. From Egypt to Canaan.
• 3. God spoke to him face to face.
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Moses Good man: • Sins of Moses;
• Uncontrollable anger & lack of trust.
• 1. Moses, being directed to speak to the rock, smote it instead with the rod of God; twice.
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Moses Good man:
• `He spoke to the people. • "Ye rebels, must we fetch you
water out of this rock?"
• (Psalm 106:33).
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Moses Good man:
•Relative or Absolute?
• Depends what aspect you are looking
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Bible on Anger:
• (a) James 1:19-20 – Be quick to hear & slow to speak.
• (b) Ephesians 4:26"BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN;
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Bible on Anger:
• (c) 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh”.
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Anger Statistics
• Statistics shows that the anger management issues in the USA are alarming!
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Joshua• Joshua was chosen as one of
the 12 spies to enter the land that God had promised to Israel.
• He returned with a Good Report!
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Joshua Good man:
• 1. Joshua had a good report Num 13:26-30.
• “Good men” looks at situations through God’s eyes.
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Joshua Good man:
• 2. Joshua never tried to usurp the authority of Moses. He waited until it was his time to lead .
• “Good men” respects divine authority.
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Joshua Good man: • Joshua was an obedient
follower. He was also known as a strong leader of Israel.
“Good men” are good at observing protocol.
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Joshua Good man:Made the sun stand still
• Mistake: He neglected to consult God before a major decision. Joshua 9.
• Gibeonite Deception
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Joshua Good man!
•Relative or Absolute?
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David
• God rejected Saul’s reign and said that He would give the kingdom to a neighbor of Saul’s who was a better man
• (I Samuel 15).
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David a Good Man• Man after God’s own heart,
refused to repeat sins Acts 13:22
• wrote many of those precious Psalms in the midst of trouble. Yet, David knew that his strength came from God. Psalms 121:2
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David’s Mistake:
• Adultery & Murder II Sam. 11.
• Lesson: Prov. 6:32 He who commits adultery is not wise….
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David’s Mistake:
• I Cor. 6:18 sexual sins is intertwined with the heart, soul, mind, and the body.
(Double whammy)
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David’s Mistake:
• A “good man” knows how to trust in the Lord, he also knows how to rebound after adversity.
• Encourage yourself in the Lord
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Job
• God said that He knew a “Good man” who was just & upright in his life. This man was Job.
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Job
• God gave Satan rule over Job’s circumstances causing him to lose all of his wealth. Job still would not speak evil against God.
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Job a Good Man
• Accused of sin by his friends .
• Discouraged & Neglected by his wife.
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Job a Good Man
• Lesson: A “good man” remains faithful in the face of adversity & accusations.
• Character is tested and tried in the fire of adversity & accusations.
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Job a Good Man
3 kinds of men serve God when:1. When things are good. 2. When things are bad. 3. Regardless of how things
are.
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Daniel a Good Man
• Daniel accepted the punishment that was given to him without complaint.
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Daniel a Good Man
• Lesson: Every decision will be put to the test.
• When we stand up for God, he will stand up for us.
• A “Good man” will pray without ceasing. A “Good man is blessed”
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Daniel a Good Man
• Cause of jealously: Fear = Lack of self confidence: Poor self image, Insecurity,
burn-out.
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Paul, a Good Man
• A “Good man” leaves a legacy for future generations.
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Paul, a Good Man• Lesson: Your past is not as
important as your present & future, where you have been is not as important as where you see yourself going!
• Your past mistakes do not define your future.
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Paul, a Good Man
• A “Good man” knows how to break loose from his past & become “A new creation”
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Barnabas a Good Man
• Lesson: The body of Christ needs mentors who can look beyond people’s past.
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Barnabas a Good Man
• We have many “GOOD men” with messed up past.
• The gifts, calling and purpose of “Good men” can be sabotaged because of their past.
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John the Baptist:
• “Good men” should stand firm on their convictions. (Be persuaded)
• Rom 8:38-39.
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My personal appeal to the body of Christ:
• Let’s become more holistic in our approach, let’s use our platform/Ministry to address current issues.
• A. Social Justice, • B. Church security…..
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My personal appeal to the body of Christ:
• C. Establishment of Institutions,
• D. Job fair/ entrepreneur training,
• E. Immigration Issues.
• F. Training of current & future Leaders.
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QUESTION?
ARE YOU ABSOLUTELY OR
RELATIVELY GOOD?
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