I. Eve got what she wanted, but it resulted in sorrow in childbirth, cursed ground, thorns, sweat, etc. Genesis 3:1-19

II. Lot got Sodom, but he lost his family. His wife looked back. Gensis 13; 19:14, 37-38

The most dangerous Christian is one who straddles the fence.

III. Dinah got to see the world, but she ended up defiled. Genesis 34:1

Dinah was Jacob's daughter; she probably grew up with restrictions.

defile: to make dirty or foul, polluted, violated

IV. Achan got a garment, silver, and gold; but he and his family lost their lives. Joshua 7:21

V. Elimelech got what he wanted, but he lost his life and his sons' lives.

VI. Ananias and Sapphira kept their finances, but they lost their lives.

VII. David got the flesh he wanted, but the sword never departed from his house. 2 Samuel 12; Proverbs 6:32

VIII. Amnon got what he wanted, but he got killed because of it.

Those who will cheat with you will cheat on you.

The best things are worth waiting for.

IX. The prodigal son wanted the world, but he found himself in the pigpen.

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September 11, 2001

infamy: a total loss of reputation; a complete disgrace

I. The day of public dismissal from the Garden of Eden Genesis 3:23-24

II. The day of public disgrace in David's life 2 Samuel 12:9-12

- We must die to the flesh daily.

- The scars of sin remain even after sin has been confessed and forgiven.

III. A day of public denial Matthew 26:69-75

A. Public

B. Profane

C. Prophetically

IV. A day of public departure Matthew 26:36-56; John 6:66

V. A day of public doom Revelation 20:11

A. Testimony

B. Throwing away

VI. A day of public deliverance Phil. 2:7; Isaiah 53

We found grace through His disgrace.

The most important thing a Christian has is a Bible.

The most important thing for a lost person is a Christian's testimony.

The world is watching you.  What we do is so important.

Children look to their parents and will follow them.

I. Get up. Proverbs 6:9

Jonah had to be woken up.

II. Show up.  Ecclesiastes 3:17

Be early. - You will show up early when it is something you want to do.

III. Hurry up. Colossians 3:23

When you finish your work, look for other things to do.

IV. Shut up. Proverbs 14:23

A. Don't talk negatively about how much you earn.

B. When scolded, take it.

C. Don't complain.

V. Grow up. 1 Corinthians 13:11; Ecclesiastes 9:10

Don't waste your boss's time.

Get your hands out of your pockets.

VI. Push up.

VII. Move up. Proverbs 12:24

Your work ethic reflects what you think of God.