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Julington Creek
NEWSLETTER
News about the collective work at the Julington Creek church of Christ
and updates on individuals and families.
Volume 1 Issue 12
September 30, 2012
Three Views of Self
While we see ourselves in a certain way, others may view us quite differently. Our Creator knows
us with absolute accuracy!
Our View of Ourselves
Five times in the book of Proverbs, Solomon speaks of those who are self-deceived. He describes
how some are perceived in their own eyes. They view themselves as wise (3:7), or as always being
right (12:15; 21:2), or clean (16:2), or pure (30:12). But they are looking into reflections of selfdeception. One can only have a correct perception of himself when he looks into the mirror of God’s
word, and does not forget the imperfect image he sees (Jas. 1:23-24). Paul cautions us not to think
more highly of ourselves than we ought (Rom. 12:3).
How Others View Us
Even when we do our best, there are times when others will view us negatively. Not even Jesus was
exempt from negative criticism (Jn. 8:41, 48; Mt. 12:24).
By way of contrast, some are seen as paragons of virtue when they are just the opposite. Sports stars
are applauded, when some of them are moral trash. Even some preachers are elevated beyond the
status of their character. Saul, Israel’s first king, began his administration in a reign of glory and was
deemed better than all others in Israel. The women composed songs to celebrate his courage and
victories (1 Sam. 9:2; 18:7). But he became a major character disappointment.
God’s View of You
Paramount is the Lord’s view of us, for he does not merely observe the externals; instead, he sees the
heart (1 Sam. 16:7; Jn. 2:25; Acts 1:24).
In Jesus’ day, the Pharisees were notorious for their religious theatrics. But in Matthew 23 Christ
peeled off their hypocritical hides, exposing to the bone their self-centered wickedness. An
enlightening study can be made by investigating the phrase, “in the sight of God” (found 19 times in
Scripture). For example, those who are pretentious in one way, but act in quite another, are an
abomination “in the sight of God” (Lk. 16:15). Let each of us soberly reflect upon these different
analytical views.
Prayers
C. V. Alexander – Currently confined to home.
Cindy Lindsey – Recovering from surgery.
Ellie Taylor – Cancer treatments.
Dorothy Summers – Still not feeling well.
Althea Hall, Lynn Johnson’s mother, was able to come home from
the hospital.
GOSPEL MEETING: For
those who enjoy being with
brethren in other
congregations – the Danville
church will have preaching
by Bob Waldron Sept 30-Oct
5. Details are posted.
LADIES BIBLE CLASS:
Thursday mornings at
10:30 AM at Ina Putnal’s.
See Betty for more
information.
WEDNESDAY NITE BIBLE
CLASS: Material is on
front bench. Teachers:
various men.
SUNDAY AM CLASS:
Romans 4. Teacher: Steve
McCain.
Shelly Rogers will be
leaving us soon –
Wednesday night will be
her last time at Julington.
FALL GET-TOGETHER:
at the Vogels on Saturday
October 27th
@ 4:00 pm.
SUNDAY SERMONS:
SONG SERVICE: We
AM – The Point of No Return
are scheduled to worship
the Lord in song
tonight.
Reading: Acts 24:24-27
PM – SONG SERVICE
PowerPoint slides are available for viewing/download on church website.
CONTACT US
GATHERING TIMES
Julington Creek Church Of Christ
1630 State Road 13 N.
St. Johns, FL 32259
Phone: 904-230-3332
Or, Denny Freeman @ 904-703-2277
Email: [email protected]
Website: julingtoncreekchurchofchrist.net
SUNDAY
Bible Classes --------------- 9:30 AM
Morning Worship --------- 10:30 AM
Evening Worship ---------- 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
Bible Classes --------------- 7:00 PM
GOD’S GRACE IS AMAZING!