The Joy of Fathers

3 John 4 (KJV)

[4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

My Thankfulness To Our Father’s Expressed-

Thank you: (for your sons and daughters)

    •    For Exampling Prayer

    •    For Being Faithful to Church

    •    For Being the Same at Church and at Home

    •    For Showing the Spirit of Giving

    •    For Backing the Pastor

    •    For Sacrificing of Your Time to The Church

    •    For Not Spoiling Your Children and They Lose Sight of Value

    •    For Saying No Instead of Giving In

    •    For Teaching Self Reliance more Than Self Confidence

    •    For Teaching That Even Leaders Must Obey

    •    For Being Humble Without Humiliation

    •    For Exampling That Your Word is Your Bond

    •    For Going To Work

    •    For Paying Your Bills

    •    For Worshiping in Church

    •    For Teaching Them Proper Behavior in The House of God

    •    For Loving Mom With Respect

    •    For Always Telling The Truth, Even When It Hurts

    •    For Showing Along With Telling

    •    For Demanding Good Behavior in Restaurants and All Public Places

    •    For Showing That Time Spent In Church With You is More Valuable Than Time Spent Alone…

    •    For Showing A Dollar Saved Is A Dollar Earned

    •    For Showing That Experiences Are More Valuable Than Wealth and Riches

    •    For Showing That Relationships Are Not Cheap

    •    For Showing That Standing For The Bible and God Is More Important Than Family…

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GENTLEMEN I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR BEING GREAT  FATHERS…

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

1 Peter 4:11

When God Buries Something

Deuteronomy 34:6 (KJV)

[6] And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

The Entire Idea of Burial Is To Put Something or Somebody Dead Away From Sight…

No Doubt God Didn’t Want The People To Build A Memorial To Moses That Would Eventually Become A Trap or Idol Worship…

Our Sins and Failures That Have Been Forgiven!

God Buries In Repentance and Baptism…

Hiding Them From Us… So We Won’t Build Memorials!

Take Note - Maybe We Need To Move On and Tear Down Some Memorials To Failure and Pain That God Has Buried…

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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What Do You Bring To The Table?

Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

[16] Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

•    Hopeful Men Bring Gladness With Them.

•    Despondent Spirits Spread The Infection of Depression, and Hence Few Are Glad To See Them,

•    Those Whose Hopes Are Grounded Upon God's Word Carry Sunshine In Their Faces and Are Welcomed by Their Fellows.

There Are Professing Believers Whose Presence Scatters Sadness, and The Godly Quietly Steal Out of Their Company.

MAY THIS NEVER BE THE CASE WITH US!

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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Slander

Luke 18:7 (KJV)

[7] And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

Valid Accusations Sting…

False Accusations Wound Deeply…

Finding A Shoulder To Cry On Pulls The Scab Off!

Stewing Causes Poisoning…

Yet - Silence To Man and Prayer to God Are The Best Cures For The Evil of Slander.

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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Gray Hair

Proverbs 16:31 (KJV)

[31] The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

Gray Hair Is A Crown of Glory!

IF…….

No Wonder Older People Outside of Righteousness Dye Their Hair!

Their Gray Hair Is Not Treasured As Glory But As A Result Of Sin and Troubles Unresolved… So They Must Hide It!

If You Live A Righteous Life, Grey Hair Is A Crown of Glory.

A Badge Of Honor and Distinction from God!

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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What Makes Your Pastor Happy

3 John 4 (KJV)

[4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

John Considered Those Under His Pastoral-Ship His Children…

•    The Ultimate Joy For A Pastor is Not Gifts and Speeches-But Rather Hearing That His Children Walk In Truth!

•    A Knowledge That You Didn’t Do Your Own Thing or Embrace Other Teaching.

•    The Greatest Joy Of A Pastor Is Hearing That You Are Actually Doing What He Has Taught!

All The Gifts and Thoughtful Gestures Are Appreciated!  But - ***My Greatest Joy? Is That You Are Walking In All The Truth As I Have Delivered It To You.

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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What Makes God Happy

Luke 15:10 (KJV)

[10] Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Joy In God’s Kingdom Is An Unprecedented Feat!

With Sin and Sinners Abounding Here On Earth, No Doubt He’s Grieved Like As In The Days of Noah! God Is Always Bringing Us Blessings and Joy - Let’s Bring Him Joy!

You May Ask “How Can I Bring God Joy?” By Leading One Sinner To Repentance! Be A Soul Winner and Bring Joy To God and All Of Heaven…

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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