“Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the elders of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, Jehovah seeth us not; Jehovah hath forsaken the land.” Ezekiel 8:12 (ASV)

The faculty or action of forming ideas or images in the mind.

The ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.The act or power of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses or never before wholly perceived in reality.

Genesis 6:5 (ASV) “And Jehovah saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”

Intent = NKJV,NASV

Genesis 6:1-8

“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” Romans 1:21

Futile in their thoughts (NKJV)

Idolatry – vss 23-25

Homosexuality vss 26-28

Many other evils vss 29-32

Luke 15:11-32

Imagined how pleasant sin would be Hebrews 11:25 “passing pleasures of sin” Did not imagine the pig pen!

Imagination brought him Home Luke 15:17-19 - remembered Never do right until we think right “Keep your heart with all diligence; for out

of it spring the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23

2 Samuel 11

Saw a Beautiful woman Matthew 5:28 “to lust for her” Did not think of consequences of his sin

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a steadfast spirit within me”.

Psalm 51:10

“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

Matthew 7:12

How do I want to be treated?Love, Kindness, Honesty, Fair

1 John 3:15 = hates his brother

Matthew 5:44 = love your enemy

Never misquote others Receive the benefit of the doubt Not to spread slander Not to embarrass Treat other women the way I want my wife to

be treatedIn the Church:Preacher, Elders, Deacons, Song Leaders, Teachers

Within the ChurchPure, separated from worldEphesians 5:26,27Love one anotherUnited Willing to workConcerned about the LostCare for the poor

Spiritual Growth

Praying

Studying the Bible

Diligent in attendance

Teaching the Lost

Sacrificial giving

Heaven - Judgment Meeting God Talking to Jesus Great Characters of Bible Crowd at judgment Hearing God say:

“Well done good and faithful servant”

Surrendering life to GodBaptized for remission of sinsVisualize the Lord knocking at the door of your heart

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if anyone hears my voice, and opens

the door, I will come in to him, and dine with him, and he with Me.”

Revelation 3:20