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HOW TO BE A CREATIVE CHRISTIAN

September 27, 1998

Reading the Bible it is clear that when God created Adam, he did not create a savage but a very intelligent man, who was filled with divine wisdom and knowledge concerning the creation, the earth and all living things. Genesis 2:15-20

When God created Eve, he put Adam into a deep sleep (anesthesia), then performed surgery and removed one of his ribs. When Adam woke up, he had full knowledge of what the Lord had done to create a helpmate for Adam. Verses 21-25

It is interesting that God did not use soil from the ground to create Eve, as he had done with Adam (Genesis 2:7), but instead he used a bone from Adam, which contained bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. Eve was genetically identical with Adam. Being created on the planet earth, man was told to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, subdue it and take dominion. Genesis 1:28-31

THE PRIMITIVE MAN is using his resources to survive, finding food, water and shelter. This is also true of people who are homeless or on permanent welfare. Romans 1:18-22

THE CARNAL MAN is using his resources to find new pleasures. Eccl.2:1-15; Amos 6:1-6

THE FOOLISH MAN is using his resources to pay the interest to his lenders, but never able to pay his debts, always getting deeper and deeper in debt. Proverbs 21:20; 22:7

THE MAN SEEKING WEALTH is using his resources to create more wealth. Luke 12:15-21

THE MAN OF GOD is relying on God to meet his needs - Matthew 6:24-34, then USING HIS RESOURCES TO BUILD IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD!

THE FRUIT: Hospitals, schools, missions, churches, orphanages, Bible schools, businesses, factories, rescue missions, outreach ministries, etc. Matthew 19:16-30

WHICH CATEGORY ARE YOU IN?

Jesus said, "OCCUPY UNTIL I COME!" Luke 19:11-27

Are you a fool or a wise man?  Only a wise man will receive instruction.  Proverbs 9:7-12

  Do you have an ear with which to hear?  Revelation 2:24-29