The most important question to which any human being can address himself has two parts: 1) Does God exist? and 2) What is His will for man? This two-part question is of paramount importance because, if God does exist, being in the right relationship with Him becomes a supreme obligation of every person. On the other hand, if He does not exist, neither the beliefs nor actions of anyone have any ultimate significance. I am constantly amazed and shocked in encountering individuals who have never let The Supreme Question run through their stream on consciousness, apparently content to dwell on such grave and critical questions as "How Best To Get Chewing Gum Off Shoes" or "Should I Sleep Facing or Facing Away From The Couch?"!

Having initially answered the question of God's existence affirmatively, sometimes even believers get "off the track" and into silly, picayunish trivialities about as "deep" as a sand bar. Peter reminds Christians that: "The heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men... But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up" (2 Peter 3:7,10). Peter proceeds to draw a rational conclusion: "Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness...?" (2 Peter 3:11). In other words, since God exists, what is His will for me so that I may give diligence that I may be found "without spot and blameless in his sight" (2 Peter 3:14)? Brother, that is the "high octane" question! In fact, determining whether the Bible is God's will for mankind is crucial and logically prior to applying it (as Peter urges) to our behavior.

Although the entire Bible deals with transcending issues, perhaps Job 38-39 and the book of Ecclesiastes force one to think on what is ultimately significant in the most powerful fashion that can be found. Job is shown that life is simply incomprehensible without Deity, and Solomon (after saying that he had "seen it all") declares: "...then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it... Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man" (Ecclesiastes 12:7,13).

What will you think about: Elvis or the toilet tissue or "In the beginning God..."?

Our devotional/luncheon will be in the annex on Monday, March 13. Please plan to attend. Our topic is Positive Attitude. We have at least one more tape to listen to. If you have any suggestions for a new topic come prepared to share them. The devotion will start at approximately 11:30 with lunch at 12:00.

Good Job!

We are happy to announce that the congregation collected a total of $1202.62 in change, in conjunction with the Mount Dora Christian Home & Bible School Change for Children campaign. You are to be congratulated for your generosity.

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Teachers

If you have not yet picked up your classroom supplies -- they are in the library.

Tonight

Don't forget the prayer session at 5:30 in room #3 and the young peoples class at 5:40 in the auditorium.