2. 1 Tim. 6:6-8

3. The Way in which the Earth sustains itself – Gen. 8:22 All the complaints we have about its current condition can be traced back to man A clear progression from youth to age and experience – Tit. 2:2-6

4. A Christian should avoid complications – 2 Cor. 1:12 Instead of being caught up in the mad rush for wealth & power, God recommends a different way – Eccl. 2:22- 24 How often do we pile things upon ourselves and then wish for an easier way?

5. When it comes to civil government, the more levels, the harder it is to get things done Israel learned their own lesson about this – 1 Sam. 8:11- 18 Not only this, but the church as well! God’s way is careful & efficient – Acts 14:23, Eph. 4:15- 16

6. God could have stipulated anything he desired Yet all that was needed was a perfect sacrifice – Eph. 1:8-9 Christ has done what we could not; how he commands our faith – Matt. 10:32-33 And our obedience – Acts 2:38 Since God wants all to be saved, this is not an enigma

7. There are books and tapes with human authors that would tell you the same thing, but their opinion does not carry the same weight as God’s Word. Take heed to what is said, and seek to avoid all the trappings of this world.