The article discusses how the Word of God is sufficient to motivate Christians to carry out God's directives. It provides three main reasons for this: 1) The Bible contains foundational teachings that help explain commands and make them understandable and possible to follow. 2) The Bible's essence as the inspired, holy Word of God from the Creator captures attention and motivates obedience. 3) The Bible provides motivating examples of faith from the Old Testament and Jesus that encourage enduring hardship as they did. The article argues the Bible thoroughly instructs and motivates Christians through information, essence, and examples.

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Are we confident that our light is bright
Vol. 47 July 19, 2022 Number 28
SUFFICIENT TO MOTIVATE
John W. Moore
The Word of God is all-sufficient in its information about man's salvation.
Within the pages of Holy Writ, man can learn and know about how to become a
Christian, live as a Christian, and think as a Christian. He can know how to
worship and organize the church. He can know what to preach regarding
marriage, parenting, and daily living. Paul told Timothy that the Scripture was
profitable in making man spiritually complete (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). By means of
the written Word, man has available to him everything pertaining to life and
godliness (2 Peter 1:3). This I believe and preach and will with the same breath
and conviction believe and preach that God's Word is sufficient to motivate man
to carry out the directives provided in the informationally designed Word.
The Bible is truly informative in that it provides not only specific directives
and principles by which to govern the individual and the church, but it is also
informative in that it provides foundational teaching. This teaching makes the
commands of God both understandable and possible for man. For example, God's
law regarding the subjection of women to their husbands (Ephesians 5:22) is
made clear and possible by an explanation in 1 Corinthians 11 and 1 Timothy 2.
In these passages Paul reveals that woman's role in the family exists partly
because of design (1 Timothy 2:13) and partly because of consequence (1
Timothy 2:14). Knowing there is a historical explanation and purpose for
woman's subjection will help the woman of God to fulfill what He has demanded.
Foundational teaching does not impose an obligation but does help to motivate a
person to fulfill his or her obligation.
Further, it can be said that the Word of God is all-sufficient to motivate by
virtue of its essence. Essence is the basic and essential property and content of
any object or concept. The essential element of the Holy Bible is that it is indeed
holy. It is like no other book. The Bible is God's Word. It is inspired (literally
God-breathed) from beginning to end and should capture the attention and
imagination of every hearer. U. S. citizens listen to and are motivated by the
Constitution because of its authority and prestige. Likewise, all of creation
should listen to and be motivated by the Creator's Word because its Author has
all authority, prestige, honor, and preeminence. Because of the mere fact that
God is God man listens and responds to His Word. Every time I pick up the
Bible, I am motivated because I know that I am reading an actual letter,
document, and law book straight from God. As a result, I long to read it every
day. I take it with me wherever I go. I know that I have a prized possession.
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ELDERS
Mike Childers ............. 397-6453
Dennis Hallmark......... 255-5557
Mark Hitt .................... 322-0917
Bobby Lindley ............ 260-9193
DEACONS
Wade Bryan ................ 419-5552
Ricky Lindsey............. 255-8136
Jeff Mansel.................. 871-0357
Jimmy Spearman ........ 840-8957
Michael Wilson........... 891-0891
MINISTERS
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SECRETARY
Renee Childers
Office.......................... 842-6116
Fax .............................. 842-7091
E-MAIL
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WEB PAGE
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SUNDAY SERVICES
Worship........................9:00 a.m.
Bible class..................10:15 a.m.
Worship......................11:15 a.m.
Singing or Devotional
Last Sunday of the Month
MID-WEEK
SERVICES
Wednesday Classes......7:00 p.m.
1606 East Main Street
P. O. Box 1761
Tupelo, Mississippi 38802
“Thou shalt observe to do all that they inform thee”
(Deut. 17:10)

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Still further, it can be said that the Word of God
is all-sufficient to motivate by virtue of its
examples. Paul wrote that the Old Testament was
written "for our learning that we through patience
and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope."
(Romans15:4) In the New Testament, Christians are
often motivated by the example of Christ. Consider
the command to patiently endure suffering (1 Peter
2:20). The Scripture motivates us by the example of
Christ by reminding readers that Jesus never sinned
or faltered even when He was reviled or suffered. In
face of fierce and harsh treatment, He never waned
in His commitment.
Also consider the motivation of Hebrews 11:12.
In chapter eleven, heroes of faith are paraded before
our minds as examples of patience and faith. If they
could remain faithful and true to God in difficult
circumstances, then so could the Christian. In 12:2,
further encouragement is provided by means of
another allusion to Jesus and His endurance.
Informationally, in the first few chapters the writer
demonstrated the inferiority of the Old Covenant in
comparison to the New Testament. In chapters
eleven and twelve, specific motivation is given to
remain faithful to what the readers knew
intellectually.
The Word of God is replete with examples that
motivate. On every page, God motivates the reader
to greater service and dedication. The Bible is a
remarkable book that will indeed build up (Acts
20:32), sanctify (John 17:17), cleanse (John 15:3),
save (James 1:21), complete (2 Timothy 3:16,17),
and make wise the man of God (2 Timothy 3:15). It
is truly sufficient and powerful enough to instruct
and motivate.
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Beth &
Ian Reed in the birth of their
son, Ellis Turner, on July 14. He
weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and was
18 ¾ inches long. Mother and
baby are home and doing well.
Ricky & Lisa Lindsey are the proud grandparents
and McKenna Lindsey is the proud aunt.
Tuesday Mornings with
the Master
Don’t forget Tuesday Mornings with the
Master every Tuesday in the multipurpose
room from 10-11 am. Anyone who can
come, and help is welcomed.
Pack the Backpacks
The Community Outreach Program
needs your help with “Packing the
Backpacks” for area schools this
upcoming year. Please check the table
in the foyer and grab a supply tab of
what you would be willing to
purchase. Please return the supplies by Sunday, July
24. Thank you for your help. We still have many tabs
left.
Visitation Teams
Plans are to start back our
Visitation Teams. Some lists
are posted on the bulletin
board across from the library
for you to sign. We hope to
have enough participation to
have 4 teams. One team will simply mail cards to
those needing encouragement, the sick or visitors.
One team will make visits during the month and then
meet one Sunday a month following services to
briefly discuss. Two teams will make visits and then
have a fellowship meal once a month on Sunday to
discuss. Covid has definitely affected the growth of
the Lord’s church. We hope that the whole
congregation will get on board to work to grow the
congregation at East Main.
Bridal Shower
A bridal shower will be
held in honor of Lexie
Dickinson, bride-elect of
Peyton Chism on Sunday,
Aug. 7 from 2-3:30 pm in
the multipurpose room.
Lexie & Peyton are registered at Amazon and Square
Gift Company in Fulton.

3. Daily Bible Reading
July 20....................................................Isaiah 24-27
July 21....................................................Isaiah 28-30
July 22....................................................Isaiah 31-35
July 23....................................................Isaiah 36-39
July 24....................................................Isaiah 40-41
July 25....................................................Isaiah 42-43
July 26....................................................Isaiah 44-45
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Birthdays: Katy Beth Anderson (July 22),
Harry Cowan (July 23), Steve Kelly (July 23),
Mary Morgan Lyle (July 23), Tracy Lyle
(July 23), Drew Baldwyn (July 24), Britton Smith
(July 24). Anniversaries: Derik & Staci Rushing
(July 20), Laura & DJ Bennett (July 21), Jason &
Amanda Dickinson (July 26).
Our Sick
Debbie Duke’s test results showed cancer. She
will begin chemo soon. Betty Long continues her
therapy at Cedars, Room 712. Suzanne Long is
recuperating from eye surgery last week. Summer
Smith is recuperating from a broken tailbone. Greg
Lyle is home with Covid. Willie Topp’s brother-in-
law, Willie Bob Gates, is having many health
issues.
On-Going Illnesses
Mary Lou Walden, Evelyn Thompson, Annie
Martin, Bettye Davis, Steve Kelly, Barbara Bishop,
Bob Smith, Doug Wallace, Frankie Estes, Shirley
Lyons, Stella Pittman, Caroline Willis, Carol Hood,
Bill Goff, Sheba Tuggers, Brian Carver, Michelle
Maclean, Linda Butler, Pam Gassaway, Ricky Britt,
Larry Kennedy, Nathan Hale, Dawn Brown, Terry
Blckmarr, Freida Gardner
Nursing Homes
Randy Attaway, Shirley McCarthy, Bob McClure
EMYG News
What Do You Do With
Young Folks?
Ignore them . . . and they will likely go away. Some
return in later years to love the Lord, but most drift
through life toward perdition.
Entertain them . . . and we will produce a group that
stays long enough to empty the punch bowl and clean
up the sandwich tray.
Humor them . . . and develop the concept that the
church is not to be taken seriously.
Educate them in the Bible . . . and we can expect
them to know what they are to do as Christians.
Edify them . . . and they will grow spiritually.
Give them responsibility . . . and they will value
service to the Lord.
Love them . . . and they will be responsible.
Be an example to them . . . and they will be serious
about the life that the Lord wants them to live.
Parents: Are we doing our very best for the spiritual
welfare of our children?
As an infant, we took him or her to the doctor. He did
not want to go. He knew it would hurt. He complained
and rebelled; yet we still took him for treatment. He
used the typical excuses, such as, “I don’t think I need
to go.” We replied, “It isn’t as bad as you think it will
be.” Did we let his inexperienced decisions outweigh
ours? No. We knew best, and he went to the doctor . .
. regardless of what he thought best.
What are we doing today about his spiritual health?
Have we thought of its importance? Our child may
give a rebellious excuse for not attending spiritual
activities. Should we accept an inexperienced, flimsy
excuse? We did not accept them when facing physical
health and we must not accept any excuse for our
child’s spiritual health.
Take your child to the Great Physician (Eph. 6:4;
Deut. 6:1-6). —Author Unknown
By House to House Heart to Heart, Archive 6010
This Wednesday, July 20 there will be a combined
ADULT class in the auditorium with guest speaker
Bill Haywood of the Tri-Cities School of Preaching
in TN. The children’s classes will meet as normal.

4. Men to Serve Sunday, July 24, 2022 a.m.
Announcements.......................................Jeff Mansel
Bible Reading.............................................Ian Willis
Opening Prayer ............................ Rommie Dilworth
Lord’s Supper
Greg Hughes
Lead Singing..............................................Mark Hitt
Closing Prayer.......................................Haden Bland
Ushers ..................... Dale Dulaney & Mike Childers
Please meet in the library by 8:45 a.m.
Sunday 11:15 a.m. service
Opening Prayer ................................... Dale Dulaney
Closing Prayer......................................... Larry Long
Lead Singing......................................... Wade Bryan
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Opening Prayer ................................. Stuart Childers
Lead Singing........................................Jordan Laney
The elders kindly request that men leading in public
worship wear the best dress clothes they have.
Contact Ricky Lindsey (255-8136) if unable to serve.
Attendance & Contribution
Mid-Week, 7-13-22 .................................................... 134
Sunday 1st
Worship, 7-17-22 ...................................... 155
Sunday Bible Class..................................................... 150
Sunday 2nd
Worship...................................................... 92
Contribution (budget $9,334) ................................ $9,265
*This does not include the livestreamed views.
Pantry item........................................... Peanut butter
Maywood Christian Camp Desserts
Our week at Maywood Christian Camp is currently underway! We are
responsible for bringing desserts over on Wednesday for the remainder of
the week. Amanda Dickinson will be going over this Wednesday
morning, July 20 to deliver them. If you can please help by providing a
dessert, put it in the multipurpose room by 9:00 am Wednesday.
We have a big group of youth and adults there this week!
Thanks for your help!!!