Series: Endangered Topic: Family Threats Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5 Speaker: Pastor Rick Date: February 5, 2012 3 THREATS

THE FAMILY FACES TODAY: I. _________________________ threats (1:1) In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit. Judges 21:25 Sanctify them by the truth your word is truth. John 17:17 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 II. _________________________ threats (1:1-2) III. _________________________ threats (1:2-5) Genesis 19:30-37 HOW DO WE MAKE GOOD DECISIONS? A. Make decisions that are filtered through Gods _______________. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12 B. Make decisions that are filtered through Godly _______________. The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. Proverbs 12:15 C. Make decisions that are filtered through what God wants to ____________________. Many are the plans in a persons heart, but it is the LORDs purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21

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