“Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.” Ezekiel 8:12

The faculty or action of forming ideas or images in the mind.

The ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.

The act or power of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses or never before wholly perceived in reality.

Genesis 6:5 “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”

Intention = ESVIntent = NKJV

“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” Romans 1:21

Luke 15:11-32

Imagined how pleasant sin would be Heb. 11:25 “pleasures of sin for a season” Did not imagine the hog pen !!!

Imagination brought him Home Luke 15:17-19 - remembered “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it

are the issues of life.” Prov. 4:23

II Samuel 11

Saw a Beautiful woman Matt. 5:28 “to lust after her” Did not think of consequences of his sin

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me”. Ps. 51:10

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”

Matt. 7:12

How do I want to be treated ?Love, Kindness, Honesty, Fair

1 Jn. 3:15 = hates his brotherMatt. 5:44 = love your enemy

Never misquote others Receive the benefit of the doubt Not to spread slander Not to embarrass Treat other women the way I want my wife to be treated

In the Church:Preacher, Elders, Deacons, Song Leaders, Teachers

Within the Church Pure, separated from world Eph. 5:26-27 Love one another United Willing to work Concerned about the Lost Care for the poor

Spiritual Growth

Praying

Studying the Bible

Diligent in attendance

Teaching the Lost

Sacrificial giving

Heaven - Judgment Meeting God Talking to Jesus Great Characters of Bible Crowd at judgment Hearing God say:

“Well done thou good and faithful servant”

Surrendering life to GodBaptized for remission of sins

Visualize the Lord knocking at the door of your heart

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup

with him, and he with me.” Rev.3:20

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

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Sunday Morning November 13, 2011