The “Game of Life”The “Game of Life”

Psalm 1Psalm 1

LIFELIFE

Some will play the game of life wisely Some will play the game of life wisely as they were created to play.as they were created to play.

Others will play the game of life Others will play the game of life foolishly, trying to cheat. foolishly, trying to cheat.

““Game” Directions: Psalm 1Game” Directions: Psalm 1

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Not so the wicked! They are like prospers. Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the LORD watches over the righteous. For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. wicked will perish.

Be Aware…Be Aware…

1. Not everyone agrees that these are 1. Not everyone agrees that these are the directions for the game. the directions for the game.

Ps 14:1 The fool says in his heart, Ps 14:1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God.“ They are corrupt, "There is no God.“ They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. who does good.

Be Aware…Be Aware…

2. These directions are completed in 2. These directions are completed in Christ. Christ.

Luke 4:21Luke 4:21

"Today this scripture is fulfilled in your "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." hearing."

The “Game Of Life”The “Game Of Life”

You can pick the “Council of the You can pick the “Council of the Wicked Cards” Wicked Cards”

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1. These cards are very personally 1. These cards are very personally designed to meet each person’s designed to meet each person’s situationsituation

Children: Obey your parents only when you absolutely must. Take no joy in obeying your parents.

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2. These cards are very personally 2. These cards are very personally designed to meet each person’s designed to meet each person’s situationsituation

Teens: Look for the faults of your parents and throw their weaknesses in their face.

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3. These cards are very personally 3. These cards are very personally designed to meet each person’s designed to meet each person’s situationsituation

Young Men: When you are looking for a wife someday, don’t search for a wife among the Godly young women. The Godly young women are not going to be as “hot” as the worldly women.

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4. These cards are very personally 4. These cards are very personally designed to meet each person’s designed to meet each person’s situationsituation

Young Women: When you are waiting for a husband someday, get frustrated by how immature most of the guys your age are in your eyes and then nurse a despairing attitude.

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5. These cards are very personally 5. These cards are very personally designed to meet each person’s designed to meet each person’s situationsituation

Adults: Develop a critical attitude toward others. Try to criticize at least three items every hour. Excel at negativity.

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6. These cards are very personally 6. These cards are very personally designed to meet each person’s designed to meet each person’s situationsituation

Husbands: Take your wives for granted; don’t give them the support they need.

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7. These cards are very personally 7. These cards are very personally designed to meet each person’s designed to meet each person’s situationsituation

Wives: Be a nag; complaining is your right. Husband deserves that.

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1. These cards guide life by the Word 1. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Proverbs 27:15 A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day;

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2. These cards guide life by the Word 2. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Colossians 3:20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

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3. These cards guide life by the Word 3. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Proverbs 23:24-25 The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth rejoice!

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4. These cards guide life by the Word 4. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Proverbs 24:26An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

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5. These cards guide life by the Word 5. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Proverbs 23:22Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

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6. These cards guide life by the Word 6. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.

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7. These cards guide life by the Word 7. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.

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8. These cards guide life by the Word 8. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Proverbs 16:3Commit to the LORD whatever you do,and your plans will succeed.

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9. These cards guide life by the Word 9. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful heart is good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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10. These cards guide life by the Word 10. These cards guide life by the Word of God. If you meditate on these, of God. If you meditate on these, you win. you win.

Song of Songs 8:8-9What shall we do for our sister for the day she is spoken for? If she is a wall, we will build towers of silver on her. If she is a door, we will enclose her with panels of cedar.

Be A Player Not A Spectator Be A Player Not A Spectator

1. Thrive in the LIFE of God. 1. Thrive in the LIFE of God.

But his delight is in the law of the But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. day and night.

Be A Player Not A Spectator Be A Player Not A Spectator

2. The Law tells you how to play the 2. The Law tells you how to play the game. game.

He is like a tree planted by streams of He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Be A Player Not A Spectator Be A Player Not A Spectator

3. God is your spiritual Father and 3. God is your spiritual Father and player in your life.player in your life.

For the LORD watches over the way of For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. wicked will perish.

The Pseudo Game of Life The Pseudo Game of Life

The Wicked play a deadly game in The Wicked play a deadly game in which everyone is a loser.which everyone is a loser.

Not so the wicked! They are like chaff Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.assembly of the righteous.

The Game of LifeThe Game of Life

THE GOAL: THE GOAL:

Philippians 1:21-22 For to me, to live Philippians 1:21-22 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. is Christ and to die is gain.