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We are tempted to envy the people of the world»Living the life∙Fun∙Money∙Popular

We are tempted to envy the people of the world»Warned not to envy them, Prov. 23:17, 18∙Not what is important∙Not as it seems∙Judgment to come

Great benefits of being a Christian, 1 Tim. 4:8»Moral code»Peace»Fellowship with the saints

Work»Laziness brings problems∙Lack, Prov. 13:4∙Hard life, Prov. 15:19∙Depend on others, Prov. 20:4∙Forced labor, Prov. 12:24

Work»The Bible commends work∙Garden, Gen. 2:15∙Needs met, Prov. 21:5∙Provide for family, 1 Tim. 5:8∙Mind your own business, 2 Thes. 3:10-12∙Appreciate what you have, Prov. 12:27

Work»Blessing to us…∙Earn a living∙Ability to give back to God∙Help neighbors, Acts 20:35∙Physical & mental exercise∙Satisfaction in a job well done, Prov. 13:19

Avoiding harm, 1 Pt. 4:12-16»Long life∙Heed commands, Prov. 3:1, 2∙Listen to parents, Eph. 6:1-3∙Avoid danger, untimely death

Avoiding harm, 1 Pt. 4:12-16»Good health∙Sexual diseases, Prov. 5:3-13∙Alcohol & drug issues, Prov. 20:1­Liver, heart, brain­Alcohol poisoning­Bodily injury: fall, fight, wreck

Avoiding harm, 1 Pt. 4:12-16»Good health∙Sexual diseases, Prov. 5:3-13∙Alcohol & drug issues, Prov. 20:1∙Enslavement, Prov. 23:29-35∙Prison: DUI, illegal drugs, prostitution… Rom. 13:1-4

Better relationships»Good reputation, 1 Tim. 4:12∙Trustworthy∙Dependable∙Helpful∙Pure∙Value your reputation, Prov. 22:1

Better relationships»Family∙Husband, Eph. 5:25; 1 Pt. 3:7∙Wife, 1 Pt. 3:1-4; Eph. 5:22-24∙Father, Eph. 6:4∙Mother, Titus 2:4, 5∙Children, Eph. 6:1-3

Better relationships»Work∙Employee, Eph. 6:5-8∙Employer, Eph. 6:9

Better relationships»Society∙Do what is right, Rom. 12:17∙Prayer for leaders, 1 Tim. 2:1, 2∙Good citizen, Rom. 13:5-7∙Help enemy, Rom. 12:19, 20