Luke 10:25-37 The only thing that will sustain our love for neighbor is our love for God, who will enable us to have the kind of compassion shown by the Samaritan.

Matthew 5:4 The comfort that comes to believers through the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit starts in this life when we repent from sin and continues through eternity.

Matthew 5:4 The Godly Mourner does not grieve sin in general, but his/her own sins, the guilt for which ultimately led to Jesus' Crucifixion.

Matthew 5:4 Godly repentance is not the same thing as remorse. The Christian life is to be marked by increasing hatred of one's own sin.

Psalm 66:16-20 Our internal attitude toward the worship of God should match our external expressions. God will not hear the prayers of the one who cherishes secret sin within his/her heart.

Psalm 66:13-15 It is our own personal privilege and responsibility to worship the Lord in the way He has commanded us to worship Him, and to give thanks from our own individual hearts.

Philippians 3:7-16 Slides We must press in to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, growing in treasuring Him rightly.

Psalm 66:8-12 Slides "God, although He visit His children with temporary chastisements of a severe description, with ultimately crown them with joy and prosperity." (John Calvin)

Psalm 66:5-7 Based on God's past faithfulness, we can rest assured of His future faithfulness. His sovereign hand is at work, using even man's sin to accomplish His purposes.

Psalm 66:1-4 Consciously bring your heart into the worship of God by considering who He is and what He has done.