Sermon - 8 December 2013 by Bruce McCallum

1. LEGACY

2. How can we give thanks to God
for this national father?
How do we live in his legacy?

3. 1. We honour his Christ-like humility
and compassion.

4. 2. He thought about future generations

5. 3. His great commitment to social justice
and racial harmony.

6. Proverbs 28:16 (NLT)
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress
his people, but one who hates corruption will
have a long life.

7. 4. Legacy of concern for the poor

8. 5. He brought peace
but he is not the Prince of Peace.

9. 6. Keep your joy!

10. 7. Yet, we honour him for his exemplary
response to suffering.

11. 8. Forgiveness and freedom from bitterness

12. Hebrews 12:15 (NLT)
15 Watch out that no poisonous root of
bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting
many.
Ephesians 4:31 (NLT)
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh
words, and slander, as well as all types of evil
behaviour.

13. 9. Pray for & speak honourably of those in
authority

14. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT)
1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.
Ask God to help them; intercede on their
behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this
way for kings and all who are in authority so
that we can live peaceful and quiet lives
marked by godliness and dignity.

15. 10. Your life does count

16. Psalm 119:96 (NLT)
96 Even perfection has its limits, but your
commands have no limit.