Bible References:  Romans 2:1-11 Where does our righteousness come from? God. The Educated Man: • Right from the beginning people have been afraid of the earth running out so they have constantly sort answers to life big questions • The Educated Man uses intellect • There are some things Intellect doesn’t or cannot explain to us. • People are challenged by what cannot be explained by intellect. • The educated man is of the opinion that he can do whatever he pleases and God will love Him • The Educated Man is a passive man and won’t take a stand.  When he finally does stand up he erupts violently • The Educated man teaches empathy; God teaches compassion. • He thinks he can be saved by his intellect and knowledge.

Bible references: Genesis 12:1-3; Job 1; Gal 4:21-31 Abraham:  Faithful.  Genesis 12:1-3.  Abraham was called by God to a land he didn't know.  Abraham wasn't perfect.  He made many mistakes and it took many years for him to get to the land God wanted him to go to.  But God made Abraham a promise - see Genesis 12:1-3 Joseph:  Honourable.  Joseph trusted and obeyed God through trials and temptations.  He learned to forgive those who had treated him badly. God used Joseph to save the known world at that time from famine.  Joseph was highly respected even in prison and then as Prime Minister in Egypt. Job: Righteous.  He loved God.  He wasn't perfect.  He made sacrifices on behalf of his children in case they had sinned.  But Job wasn't God and he couldn't make his children right with God.  Each person is accountable for their relationship with God. Are you in a place of bondage or freedom?  It's not about whether there is trouble in your life or