Sunday, March 20, 2011

Genesis 11 Babel

What is the most widely recognized brand on earth?

10 most popular facebook pages
1 Coka-cola
2 Starbucks
3 Oreo
4 Disney
5 Skittles
6 Red Bull
7 Converse All start
8 Victoria’s Secret
9 Converse – like #7
10 Pringles

Today we are going to talk about some People who wanted to make a name for themselves. They wanted fame – a reputation for greatness.

Gen 11:1-9
What was wrong with building a tower that will reach to heaven?
What kind of reputation were they seeking?
What were they worried about? – How did God punish them?

How important is your reputation?
How closely does your reputation actually match your character?
Is your reputation different among family, friends, church, work, community? Why?

What Counts

Samuel is seeking a King to replace Saul
1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

David’s prayer (Nathan just told him he would not build the temple)
2 Samuel 7:20 “What more can David say to you? For you know your servant, Sovereign LORD.

God knows our heart. Our “reputation” with Him matters more than anything others may think about us.

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