1. Don McClain 1 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

2. Micah 6:8 (NKJV) 8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Don McClain 2 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

3.  God has not left us w/o a guide 4Man cannot guide himself – (Jer. 10:23; Prov. 20:24) 4The Creator is wiser than His creation – (Isa. 55:6-11; Rom 1:18-23) 4God has given us the scriptures to guide us - (John 16:13; 1 Cor. 2:6-16; 2 Tim. 3:16,17). 4His words are alive and powerful - (Heb. 4:11-12). Don McClain 3 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

4.  Ignorance is a legitimate concern - (Hos. 4:6).  Some things remain a mystery - (Deut. 29:29; Mat. 24:36).  We must study to know what God has revealed - (Acts 17:11; 2 Tim. 2:15; Eph. 3:3-5; Heb. 5:12-14). Don McClain 4 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

5.  Christianity will NOT solve ALL of your problems! 4There will be persecutions (Acts 14:22; 2 Tim. 3:12). 4There will be trials (1 Cor. 7:28). 4There will be hardships (2 Cor. 8:2). 4There will be consequences (Gal. 6:5).  God allows trials - (1 Pet. 1:7; Jam. 1:2-3).  God helps us - (Heb 13:5,6; Psa. 33:20). Don McClain 5 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

6.  “I’m Not Good Enough…” 4We have all sinned (Rom. 3:23; Isa. 64:6). 4We can never work our way to heaven (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:27-28).  Salvation Is by Grace (Eph. 2:5) 4It is a gift and undeserved - (Eph. 2:8; Rom. 6:23; 2 Cor. 9:15; Titus 2:11-14; 3:3-5). 4It is conditional – (Mar. 16:16) Don McClain 6 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

7.  What does God require of you?  To do justly – (Mat 7:12; Rom 1:16,17; Jam 2:14-24)  To love mercy – (Mt. 5:7; 6:12- 15; 9:13; Eph 4:32)  To walk humbly with God – (Mat 5:3; Rom 10:1-3; James 4:6-10) Don McClain 7 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

8.  God does not require too much … 4His commandments are NOT grievous (1 Jn. 5:1-3). 4Following His will is easy on us and light (Mt. 11:28-30). 4His commandments are for our good – (Prov. 3:17; Ps. 19:7-11; 119:2; Luke 11:28; Rev 22:14) Don McClain 8 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

9.  You To Figure It Out Alone  You To Know It All  You To Be Free of Burdens  You To Redeem Yourself  Too Much From You Don McClain 9 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009

10. Don McClain 10 W. 65th St church of Christ / May 17, 2009