Why 4 Pillars?• An architectural element• A column• A support structure• One segment of a group of

principles

Wikipedia and Personal Thoughts

Why 4 Pillars?“Pillars are often over looked

because they don't move, they just stay where they have been placed.”

(Daniel Johnson)

God“Be still, and know that I am God.

I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the

earth.”(Psalm 46.10)

God• Jehovah Jireh – The Lord

Provides• El Elyon – God Most High

Family• Our physical family• Our spiritual family

FamilyOur physical family• “If we save our own families

we will do well.”• 2 Chronicles 17.3

FamilyOur physical family• Will you commit with me, in

2013, to a conscious effort to saving our families?

FamilyOur spiritual family• Will you commit with me, in

2013, to a conscious effort to saving our church family?

FamilyOur spiritual family• Will you commit with me, in

2013, to a conscious effort to saving our brother’s and sister’s family?

Work“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men…”

(Colossians 3.23;ESV)

Work“…knowing that from the Lord

you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

(Colossians 3.24;ESV)

Service“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”

(Galatians 5.13; ESV)

Service“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace...”

(1 Peter 4.10; ESV)