| Where
There Are No Oxen A.
Three thousand years ago, Solomon wrote:
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,but abundant crops come
by the strength of the ox.(Prov 14:4)
B. Keeping and caring for an animal as big as an ox undoubtedly has
its rough, unpleasant moments. C. But,
an ox’s incredible strength is useful when it comes to plowing, turning a
mill, or pulling a load. D. Wisdom’s
simple point: 1. Never acquire an ox and you’ll never have to ___________ up
after it! 2. Never acquire an ox and
you’ll never be able to enjoy its potential______________. E. Consider some similar applications of
the same wise principle. Where there are no ______________, the
__________________is quiet, but a heritage of___________ is developed through
the efforts of godly ____________. Where there are no___________ in Christ,
less gentle_________ is required, but God is glorified as futile minds
are_____________and lives are________________. Where there are no ________ members of the
church, not as much____________ is necessary,but the entire _______ is strengthened when the
weaker are treated as _______________.
Where there are no _________ people, there are fewer ____________ on
our time and resources, but pure and undefiled ________ involves
compassionate care for the________ among us.
Where there are no _______ people, the time for_______________ efforts
is over, but precious_________are persuaded by those who know the_________of
the Lord. |
