What is your Spiritual IQ?

By Matt Prater

Proverbs 1:2-5 [ESV]

“2To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—5Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance…”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 [The Message]

“1Honor and enjoy your Creator while you’re still young; 2Before the years take their toll and your vigor wanes, Before your vision dims and the world blurs And the winter years keep you close to the fire.”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 [The Message]

“3-5 In old age, your body no longer serves you so well. Muscles slacken, grip weakens, joints stiffen. The shades are pulled down on the world. You can’t come and go at will. Things grind to a halt. The hum of the household fades away. You are wakened now by bird-song. …”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 [The Message]

“…Hikes to the mountains are a thing of the past. Even a stroll down the road has its terrors. Your hair turns apple-blossom white, Adorning a fragile and impotent matchstick body. Yes, you’re well on your way to eternal rest, While your friends make plans for your funeral.”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 [The Message]

“6-7 Life, lovely while it lasts, is soon over.Life as we know it, precious and beautiful, ends. The body is put back in the same ground it came from. The spirit returns to God, who first breathed it.”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 [The Message]

“8 It’s all smoke, nothing but smoke. The Quester says that everything’s smoke.9-10Besides being wise himself, the Quester also taught others knowledge. He weighed, examined, and arranged many proverbs. The Quester did his best to find the right words and write the plain truth.”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 [The Message]

“11 The words of the wise prod us to live well. They’re like nails hammered home, holding life together. They are given by God, the one Shepherd.12-13 But regarding anything beyond this, dear friend, go easy. …”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 [The Message]

“…There’s no end to the publishing of books, and constant study wears you out so you’re no good for anything else. The last and final word is this:

Fear God.

Do what he tells you.”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 [The Message]

“14 And that’s it. Eventually God will bring everything that we do out into the open and judge it according to its hidden intent, whether it’s good or evil.”

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 [NIV]

“13Now all has been heard;    here is the conclusion of the matter:Fear God and keep his commandments,    for this is the duty of all mankind.14 For God will bring every deed into judgment,    including every hidden thing,    whether it is good or evil.”

7 deadly sins in modern Australiaa

1. The Australian dream: materialism. Covetousness 2. Alcohol abuse 3. Sport idolization 4. Failure to launch, procrastinating, apathy 5. Screen addiction6. Lack of work ethic, serving in church7. Lack of prayer & the word aBilly Sunday book, page 141

Colossians 3:1-17 [NIV]

“1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”

Colossians 3:1-17

“4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.”

Colossians 3:1-17

“6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”

Colossians 3:1-17

“9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”

Colossians 3:1-17

“11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.  12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Colossians 3:1-17

13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. ”

Colossians 3:1-17

“15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom …”

Colossians 3:1-17

“… through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”