CHARTS AND OUTLINES Rules To Live By Ken Tyler Purpose: To point out the importance of living by God’s rules. Qe thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might...” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). A. The practice of this principle will cause the church to spread throughout the world. B. This rule will also make us productive at work, school, and in every aspect of our lives. 6 “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” (Matthew 7:12). A. The church that practices the “golden rule” will have unity that can never be destroyed. B. Our society desperately needs this rule — we are destroying one another. Qe “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). A. One of the hardest things for us to be able to do is to see the big picture. B. The key is for us to love God and put our trust in Him. 0 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:7-9). (See also Isaiah 3:8-11; Ephesians 6:8.) 103CHARTS AND OUTLINES A. Most people are ignoring this rule. B. Our actions determine our quality of life and destiny. We must never forget! “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and Qe lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul” (Mark 8:36,37)? A. The rule is this — If I lose my soul I have lost everything. B. Why have people forgotten about their souls? Conclusion: If we live by the right rules we will have the right life and the right destiny. t Ken Tyler preaches for the church of Christ in Arab, Alabama, U. S. A. If Jesus Came Would you have to change your clothes before you let Him in? Or hide some magazines, and put the Bible where they had been? Would you hide your worldly music and put some hymn books out? Could you let Jesus walk right in, or would you rush about? And | wonder .. . if the Savior spent a day or two with you, Would you go right on doing, the things you always do? Would you go right on saying the things you always say? Or would life for you continue as it does from day to day? Would you take Jesus with you everywhere you go? Or would you maybe change your plans for just a day or so? Would you be glad to have Him stay forever on and on? Or would you sigh with great relief when He at last was gone? It might be interesting to know the things that you would do, If Jesus came in person to spend some time with you. — Author Unknown 104