MAY WE TAKE HEED TO SOME GOOD, GODLY ADVICE
By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com
MANY PEOPLE SEE THINGS THE WAY THEY ARE, AND THEY SAY: "WHY?"
OTHER PEOPLE SEE THINGS THE WAY THEY COULD BE AND SAY: "WHY NOT?"
I. HEED SOME GOOD, GODLY ADVICE...
FRET NOT...
*** A. Fret: something that eats at you, makes you weary, to suffer emotionally, to slowly wear away,
agitation of the mind, vexed, worried, to think about problems and fears, to think something bad
is going to happen, to be anxious, afflict with mental distress,
B. Tell me 10 good benefits of WORRY?
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? Loosing friends? Hardening of the arteries? Lost joy?
C. Life has to approaches: 1. We can worry? 2. We can have faith in God?
Psalm 37:1 (KJV) Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the
workers of iniquity.
Psalm 37:1 (NLT) Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong.
D. Worry is being focused on yesterday's problems, then carrying a heavy burden today about what
could happen tomorrow?
E. Worry takes molehills and builds mountain chains!
F. A man heard that 1 out of 4 people will die of cancer. He studied and saw how prevalent the
killer cancer can be. FOR 20 YEARS HE WORRIED ABOUT CANCER EVERY DAY.
Cancer became a huge worry to him... GUESS WHAT?
HE DIED AS A YOUNG MAN OF A HEARTATTACK ATTTIBUTED TO WORRY? WOW?
G. Did you hear about the man that was so worried about everything. He had so much to worry
about he kept notes several weeks out about something he did not have time to worry about
today? That way he could remember to worry about the facts later.
Luke 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are
coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
II. HEED SOME GOOD, GODLY ADVICE... TRUST GOD AND DO GOOD...
Psalm 37:3 (KJV) Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily
thou shalt be fed.
Psalm 37:3 (MSG) Get insurance with God and do a good deed, settle down and stick to your last.
*** A. TRUST:
Belief something good, honest and effective is coming, blessed assurance, total reliance,
dependable, a requirement of faith, confidence, you can make it, to rely on...
B. Life is all about SEEDS...
Our enemy knows the value of TOOLS and SEEDS.
One seed our enemy plants often in the hearts of people is THE SEED OF DISCOURAGEMENT.
Seems the seed of discouragement grows everywhere.
But God knows evil seeds CAN NOT GROW AND THRIVE WHERE PEOPLE TRUST GOD'S
PLAN AND PURPOSE.
Depression, discouragement can never thrive in a HEART that is FULL OF TRUST AND FAITH.
PRAISE KILLS SATAN'S SEEDS.
C. TRUST THE FACTS THAT FAITH WILL BE TESTED AND TRIED.
IF BROTHER JOSEPH HAD NOT BEEN IN THE PIT AND IN THE PRISON, HE WOULD HAVE
NEVER FOUND HIS DREAM IN THE PALACE.
Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
D. RECALL CHICKEN LITTLE SCREAMING THE SKY IS FALLING DOWN, WHEN AN ACORN
HIT HIM IN THE HEAD?
E. NEVER FORGET WHAT WE KNOW: We know all things work together for the good.
III. HEED SOME GOOD, GODLY ADVICE... DELIGHT IN GOD'S PLAN...
*** A. DELIGHT: strong feeling of satisfaction and pleasure, something that makes you happy,
joy, gladden, triumph...
Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
B. QUIT CRYING... JOY IS AN ATTITUDE... A CHOICE...
Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send
portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye
sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
C. JOY IS AN OUTWARD MANIFESTATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A HOLY GOD.
To delight is to recognize good things come from God.
Something is wrong when LIFE BECOMES TOIL, TRIALS AND TROUBLES...
CLAP YOUR HANDS FOR JOY...
IV. HEED SOME GOOD, GODLY ADVICE... FIND GODLY COMMITMENT AS A LOVE...
***A. COMMIT: To place your trust and put in charge, keep for safekeeping, to pledge, accept the
assignment, to find your purpose, have confidence.
Psalm 37:5 (KJV) Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Psalm 37:5 (NLT) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.
B. The farm animals gathered in front of the barn.
They were discussing: WHAT IS FOR BREAKFAST?
The chicken suggested: BACON AND EGGS...
The pig said: Eggs is dedication for you and giving.
Bacon is a COMMITMENT of my life!
V. HEED SOME GOOD, GODLY ADVICE... FIND REST IN THE LORD...
***A. REST: FREEDOM FROM LABOR, peace of mind, free from anxieties, relax, trust...
Psalm 37:7 (KJV) Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him
who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalm 37:7 (NLT) Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry
about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find
rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
VI. HEED SOME GOOD, GODLY ADVICE...THROW UP? SPIRITUAL VOMIT?
HOT, CUTTING WORDS SELDOM MAKE BETTER PEOPLE OR BETTER FAMILIES?
HAVE YOU EVER IDENTIFIED YOUR BLOW UP CYCLE?
A. A SHARP TONGUE TENDS TO CUT ONE'S OWN THROAT!
OFTEN TIMES ANGER AND FEAR ARE KISSING COUSINS... they keep the same company.
Psalm 37:8 (KJV) Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Psalm 37:8 (NLT) Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm.
B. ANGER IS A METHOD OF MANIPULATION THAT EVEN A BABY KNOWS ---
WHAT ANGERS YOU CONTROLS YOU!
C. FLYING INTO A RAGE CAN CAUSE CRASH LANDINGS?
D. Growing up my Mom would get angry at us on a regular basis. My Dad was much different.
My Dad did not get angry very often --- BUT WHEN HE DID GET ANGRY, YOU BETTER
GET OUT OF HIS WAY.
E. You will make the choice to "FORGET TO FORGIVE"
Or will make the CHOICE TO "FORGET AND FORGIVE!"
THIS IS A DAILY CHOICE THAT YOU WILL MAKE...
F. We tend to blame D-I-V-O-R-C-E on money issues? Cheating? etc.
BUT LET US GET REAL --- ONE OF THE MAJOR ISSUES THAT IS THE ROOT OF DIVORCE
COULD BE THE LACK OF CREATIVE USE OF CONFLICT.
IT IS EASIER TO GET ANGRY AND SAY CRUEL AND MEAN WORDS THAT CUT THE LOVE RIGHT
OUT OF A HEALTHY MARRIAGE.
COUPLES BECOME MORALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY BRANKRUPT BECAUSE
OF UN-RESOLVED ANGER--BITTERNESS-- WRATH.
G. We need daily MENTAL VENTILATION --- NOT BUILD UP AND BLOW UP.
WE LACK IN ANGER MANGEMENT.
ANGER IS ONE LETTER AWAY FROM DANGER... ANGER --- DANGER.
CONCLUSION: We need to listen and do what wise, godly men have learned and are
teaching to us. May we apply God's word to our hearts.
His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com
