“Leaving a Legacy”

Once again the question had to be answered who will be the Father, Husband and Family Example of the Year 2012 It has not been easy to select the top 6 candidates from thousands of nominations from all over the world. But a relentless jury has finally awarded the top 6 nominations.

6th Place

5th Place

4th Place

3rd Place

2nd Place

… and the winner

Proverbs 13:22 MSG "A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren."Proverbs 13:22 MSG "A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren." Psalm 112:6 "A righteous man will be remembered forever."Psalm 112:6 "A righteous man will be remembered forever."

1. SPEAK WITH INTEGRITY Integrity is composed of three different activities… –Telling the truth –Keeping your word and –Practicing what you say you believe.

Proverbs 17:7 “Respected people do not tell lies.”Proverbs 17:7 “Respected people do not tell lies.” Proverbs 25:14 (GNB) "People who promise things that they never give are like clouds in a wind with no rain."Proverbs 25:14 (GNB) "People who promise things that they never give are like clouds in a wind with no rain." Psalm 101:2 (LB) “I will try to walk a blameless path but how I need Your help especially in my own home where I long to act as I should.”Psalm 101:2 (LB) “I will try to walk a blameless path but how I need Your help especially in my own home where I long to act as I should.”

2. SERVE WITH INTENSITY –Matthew 23:11 (The Message) “Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. –Matthew 23:11 (NIV) The greatest among you will be your servant.

2. SERVE WITH INTENSITY –Proverbs 14:22 (GNB) “You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good.” –Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men.” Mother Teresa said, “It’s not what we do that matters but how much love we put into it that makes a difference.”

–John 6:27 (GNB) "Don’t work for food that spoils. Instead work for the food that lasts for eternal life." The Bible says two things are going to last for eternity. 1. Truth 2. People –Psalm 37:18 (LB) “Day by day the Lord observes the good deeds done by godly men and gives them eternal rewards.”

3. GIVE WITH GENEROSITY –2 Corinthians 9:9 “Godly people give generously. Their good deeds will never be forgotten.” –Psalm 112:9 “He who gives generously to the needy and shows kindness will be powerful and respected.”

Why should I be generous? 1.God wants you to be generous because He wants you to become like Him. 2.You’re never going to be remembered for what you spend on yourself. 3.You’re not going to take it with you. 4.You learn the joy of giving by learning to be generous now.

–Proverbs 11:25 “A generous man will prosper and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” –Proverbs 3:27 “Whenever you are able do good to people who need help. Don’t say, ‘Come back later. I’ll give it to you tomorrow.’”

4. SUCCEED WITH HUMILITY. –Proverbs 29:23 “Arrogance will bring your downfall but if you are humble you will be respected.” –Proverbs 27:21 (NEB) “Praise is the test of character.” –Proverbs 13:18 (GNB) “Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.”

LET’S PRAY

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