Several times Jesus challenges us by asking, "Why?" Each time, it is obvious that there is no good reason for us to continue doing the thing which Jesus has questioned. Here are some questions?

WHY WORRY?

“And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith" (Matthew 6:28-30)? Even though their life is short God adorns the flowers with great beauty. Will God give less help to his children?

WHY JUDGE?

“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye” (Matthew 7:1-3)? Why do we look beyond our own large faults to search for faults in the lives of other people? Jesus teaches us to examine and correct our own lives first. Then we will have clearer vision for helping other people (Matthew 7:4-5).

WHY OBEY MEN'S TEACHING ABOUT SERVING GOD?

"But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition" (Matthew 15:3)? The Bible is God's complete message to mankind. In the New Testament, God reveals all of his instructions for us today regarding how to worship and serve him (see 2 Timothy 3:16-17). If we obey the traditions and teachings of men in matters of religion-, God will not accept our worship. "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Matthew 15:9).

WHY CALL HIM LORD WITHOUT OBEYING HIM COMPLETELY?

"And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say" (Luke 6:46)? Our lips may be calling him "Lord'' while our life is rejecting him. We must obey the will of Christ in all things. "Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 7:21).

DRUG PROBLEM

I had a "drug" problem when I was a young person and teenager:

   I was "drug" to church on Sunday morning.
   I was "drug" to church on Sunday night.
   I was "drug" to church on Wednesday night.
   I was "drug" to Sunday School every week.
   I was "drug" to Vacation Bible School.
   I was "drug" to the family gathering to read the Bible and pray.
   I was "drug" to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents.

Those "drugs" are still in my veins; and they affect my behavior in everything I do and say and think.- They are stronger than cocaine, crack or heroine. If your children had this kind of "drug" problem, wouldn't America be a better place?

Thanks Mom and Dad!!

Copied from The River Road Reminder

Thank You Note

Mary Stevens (Alton Washington's mother) is sick with the flu, but asked me to thank everyone for the kindness expressed to her, Alton, and the rest of the family! She appreciated the food, pretty flowers, and the many, many beautiful cards of sympathy! Alton loved getting cards and had them displayed around his room while he could enjoy them!

She wanted everyone to know just how much she loves the people of Orange St. She especially wanted me to make it known just how kind Daniel and Katrina were to her through the whole ordeal and since!

Let's continue to stay in touch with her through cards and calls. Please pray that perhaps she can be reached and the Gospel taught to her also!

Minnie Lee
10/13/05

Ladies’ Work Group
The Ladies Work Group is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Monday) evening at 7:00 in the Ladies’ Work Room behind the annex. All Ladies are invited to attend and participate.

Set Clocks BACK
Be sure to set your clocks BACK one hour - next Saturday night (29th) before retiring. DST ends Sunday morning.