Matthew 6:19-33; Proverbs 1:7

We will collect on our life investments. Do you invest in the things of the world or of Heaven?

1. THOSE WHO M_______ GOD ARE FOOLISH.
   1. S_______ mocked God’s commands & warnings …
   2. M______________ fade away as time marches further…
   3. Fools rejected warnings from N______. II Peter 2:5; Genesis 6:20; 7:15
   4. P____________ mocked the power of God. (Exodus 7f)
   5. The P__________ of Israel mocked Jesus. Matthew 27:41f
2. PEOPLE TRAPPED IN S____ FAIL TO LEARN FROM THE PAST.
   1. The exciting news of L_____ after death is weakening…
   2. Vs. 3-4 – the growing D_________ of humanity.
   3. P________ are generally shortsighted: if they didn’t see it, it did not take place. Genesis 1:9f; chapters 6-8
   4. Archaeologists S______ for meaning in artifacts, but reject Bible.
   5. A_______________ denied threats & ignored warnings…
3. GOD REWARDS PEOPLE ACC0RDING TO THEIR I______________.
   1. A phrase that we sometimes use: “Cause and E_________.”
   2. God’s W__________ to Adam & Eve: “If you…, you will…”
   3. The B_______ warns us repeatedly… Romans 1:18f
   4. J_______ overcome that “Cause & Effect…”                                                                                                                Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-8; II Peter 3:9-13