The document discusses the principle of 'garbage in, garbage out' (GIGO), emphasizing that the information we input into our minds affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It highlights the importance of filling our minds with positive and biblical teachings, particularly referencing the story of Job to illustrate faith and resilience in the face of suffering. The conclusion encourages readers to communicate their genuine feelings to God and trust in His plan, even during challenging times.

1. ““GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT: TELLGARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT: TELL
GOD EXACTLY HOW YOU FEELGOD EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL,”,”
ROMANS 12:1-5; JOB 1:1-22ROMANS 12:1-5; JOB 1:1-22
KUMI UNIVERSITY
WORSHIP HOUR
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
BY
ROBERT AGWOT KOMAKECH
Author & Teaching Assistant

2. IntroductionIntroduction
In early years, the computer science programmers
developed the phrase “Garbage In, Garbage Out,”
(GIGO). Meaning whatever you program into the
computer is what you’re going to get out. Therefore,
our minds work according to the GIGO principle.
The kinds of things we watch, read, listen to and
think about will affect the way we talk, feel, relate
and live.
So think of that when we watch TV, read a book, or
listen to music…Our minds work like computers
where we are able to store unbelievable amounts of
information for instance remembering student who
bulled you, the reason why you were beaten ….

3. ContCont
That is why when you put GARBAGE into your mind
and life, garbage will COME OUT. When you put
GOOD THINGS into your mind and life, then good
things will FLOW OUT. Your mind matters and
what you put into your mind will ultimately make
the difference between PEACE and DISTRACTION.
What we put into our minds is exactly what we get
out. It is common knowledge that computers cannot
output something that it was not programmed to do.
So, what goes in is what comes out. Same is true
with our minds.

4. ContCont
Therefore, what example are you leaving for the
children in your circle of influence, be it your own
son or daughter, granddaughter or grandson, brother
or sister, those that you coach on the field, or those
that you teach in the classroom? Our children are
greatly influenced by their peers/parent’s/teachers/
members in the society!
Our minds are a powerful source of positive energy. If
we take the advice of Paul in Romans 12:2, which
says “Do not conform to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
To test and approve God’s perfect will we need to
take Paul’s advise. The Bible also tells us to

5. ContCont
..to fill our minds with good things Philippians 4:8-9
that; “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever
is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely
whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy think about such things.”
I know some of you are saying, with all this pain,
suffering,… Yes sometimes life is tough and the
only way to survive is to have Jesus in your life. As
Christians, we face different problems daily not that
God wants to punish us BUT He just want to test our
faith. Thus, we need to be careful about what we
expose ourselves to and let’s not waste our life with
less than what God has to offer for us.

6. Biblical IllustrationBiblical Illustration
Job teaches us that human suffering may be caused by
many things. Because we suffer does not necessarily
mean God is angry with us. It does not necessarily
mean we are being punished for our sins. The book
of Job deals with a question which has troubled men
in all ages for instance;
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Why does God allow us to suffer if He really loves us
and we are faithful to Him?
This kind of questioning is for non- belivers. David
cautioned us in Psalm 19:14 that; “May the Words of
my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in
your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

7. ContCont
True we have seen this many times from our
society. Similarly, the Bible says Job was a good
family man. Even though he lived in an age when it
was common for a man to have many wives, he had
only one Job 2:9. This implies Job had respect for
God’s original marriage law which was given in the
beginning Genesis 2: 21-24; Mathew 19:3-9. and he
was blessed with a large family of seven sons and
three daughters.
He was the greatest of all the people of the East, Job
1:3. He had thousands of sheep, camels, donkeys,
and oxen.

8. ContCont
Job was blameless and upright, and one who feared
God and shunned evil, Job 1:1. He could wake up
early in the morning to offer sacrifices to God on
behalf of his children, Job 1:5 and God held up Job
as a good servant. He asked Satan “Have you
considered my servant Job, that there is none like
him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one
who fears God and shuns evil,” Job 1:8.
Satan also suggested to God that the only reason Job
served Him was because God blessed him. He said
that Job would curse God if God take away His
blessings.

9. ContCont
Because of Gods’ power He (God) gave Satan
permission to test Job. He only gave one restriction to
Satan of not harming Job himself, Job 1:9-12. Satan
tempted Job by taking away all his wealth. Then he sent a
storm which killed all of Job’s children at one time. Job did not
curse God as Satan had said he would. He worshiped God and
said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked
shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken
away; Blessed be the name of the Lord,” Job 1:21-22
Satan afflicted Job with sores which covered his entire body. Job
had lost his possessions, his children, and now his health was
taken away. Job’s wife told him to Curse God and die but he
replied, “Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we
not accept adversity?” Job 2:9. Job continued to trust in God
and refused to blame God for his problems.

10. What lessons do we learn from Jobs’ life?What lessons do we learn from Jobs’ life?
If one truly has faith in God, he will remain faithful to God no
matter what happens. He may not understand what is
happening, or why. But he will trust God because God loves
us and knows what is best for us, Romans 8:28
Satan does not have unlimited power over us, God is stronger.
He will not allow Satan to cause us to do anything that we do
not want to do. God will not allow Satan to take away our
power to choose between right and wrong.
Satan may use other people to discourage us. In Job’s case,
Satan used his wife and his three friends. We must always put
God first, even before our closest friends and relatives
Mathew 10:37
We need to have patience as Job did. We must learn to endure
the hardships of life James 5:11. We must remember that in
the end, God’s people will win.

11. ConclusionConclusion
Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, we need to tell God
exactly how we feel. By pouring our heart to Him.
Job did this when he said , “I cant be quite! I am
angry and bitter. I have to speak!’, Job7:11.
regardless of the circumstances and how you feel,
God can handle your doubt, anger, confusion, fear, un
restlessness, grief, questions, …He did it o Job that is
why Job still found things he could praise GOD for;
That God is good and loving, Job10:12; He is all
powerful, Job 42:3; He notices every details of my
life Job 23:10; He is in control Job 34:13 and has a
plan for my life Job 23:14.

12. May god bless you!