1. The document is a sermon given at Gospel Baptist Tabernacle that discusses not being afraid and having confidence in God, even during times of sudden fear from events like terrorism or mass shootings. 2. The sermon encourages generosity towards others without delay, as well as getting along with neighbors and avoiding strife. 3. It advises living righteously rather than taking on the ways of oppressors or scorners, as God blesses the humble and wise but brings shame to fools. Living for Jesus is emphasized as the good way.

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Gospel Baptist Tabernacle
781 Salem Road, Rossville, GA 30741
Where the Love of God
abounds, everyone is
welcome.
Children’s Church taught
by Paul and Marsha Davis
during preaching.
www.rossvillechurch.com
May 1, 2013

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Proverbs 3 21b Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to
thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely,
and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest
down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie
down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Review

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Proverbs 3:25-26 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of
the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For
the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep
thy foot from being taken.
Many people are afraid today:
Terrorism, The Economy, Exploding cost of
health care, crazies killing children.

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9/11
Boston
This is sudden fear.
3 killed; many
wounded

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26 killed

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25-26 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the
desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the
LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy
foot from being taken.
Our confidence is the Lord our God.
He is our Savior, Protector,
Provider, and Healer –
A very Present Help in all times.

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If God chooses not to deliver us on this
earth, He will deliver us from this
earth.
That’s our ultimate deliverance!
9/11
Shortcut to
Heaven for
God’s children.

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27-28 Withhold not good from them to whom it is
due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
Say not unto thy neighbor, Go, and come again,
and tomorrow I will give; when thou hast it by
thee.
Don’t cheat anyone out of their wages, not
even to delay their payment, if you have it.
If you have needed to borrow,
pay it back as soon as you can.
Jesus took it a step farther:

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Luke 6:38 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A
good measure, pressed down, shaken together and
running over, will be poured into your lap. For with
the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
(NIV) Generosity will be blessed.

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29 Devise not evil against thy
neighbor, seeing he dwelleth
securely by thee.
Get along with your
neighbors.
Don’t stir up trouble.
Life’s too long to live like this.

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30-32 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have
done thee no harm (real harm). Envy thou not the
oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the
froward is abomination to the LORD: but His
Secret is with the righteous.
Is the thing you’re upset about going to matter
years from now.
Insults don’t do real harm; just injure pride.
What’s a little money compared to eternity?

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33-35 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the
wicked: but He blesseth the habitation of the just.
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace
unto the lowly. The wise shall inherit glory: but
shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Let’s just live for Jesus.
His Way is the good way.