*Am I living the Good Life?

August Sermons: The Good Life
-The Good Door - Aug 3
-The Good Shepherd - Aug 10
-The Good Life
=Relationships, not porn - Aug 17
=Work, not gambling - Aug 24
=Fun, not drunkenness - Aug 31

**Goal: Memorize Psalm 23 as a church

The Destroyers

Gambling & Greed
*Wealth gained hastily will dwindle; whoever gathers little by little will increase. Prov. 13:11
*Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. Prov. 16:8

-Built on Lies and Traps
-Isolates from relationships
-Hinders work; promotes short cuts
-Makes deeper issues worse
-Systemic and Societal concerns
-Conscience (*Word, Spirit, Church)

AI & Apathy
*Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. - Romans 12:11-12

Workaholism & Bad Theology
*Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. - Colossians 3:23-24

The Good Life
Week 2: Work

1. The Glory of God
=Worship and Stewardship

2. The Good of Others
=Service and Generosity

3. My Joy
=Purpose and Growth

Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. - 1 Thess 5:16-18

Response
*What is threatening to “kill, steal, and destroy” my life?

*Where is my hope found?

*Have you repented of sin and trusted in Jesus for salvation?

Emmaus Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School at 9:15am
Worship Gathering at 10:45am