BE CAREFUL TO OBSERVE

Introduction:

A. The United States Of America.

1. We are a powerful nation.

2. We are a good nation.

3. We are a great nation.

B. How Did We Become Such A Nation?

Body: Deuteronomy 4: 1 - 9

I. God's Law Has Led Us.

A. Life and blessings come through them.

B. They are complete.

1. There is no need to add to them (2 Timothy 3: 16, 17).
2. There is danger in taking away (Matthew 5: 19).

II. God Is With Us.

A. He has given us this land.

B. He has protected us through the years.

III. Observe God's Law.

A. They are meant to be observed.

B. They will exalt us.

1. We will walk, act, and talk with wisdom.
2. We will have the reputation of being wise.

IV. We Are Great Because Of God!

A. God is near.

1. We can not push Him away far enough that He cannot hear.
2. He will respond to our righteous requests.
a. If we are repentant of our sins.
b. If our request are not for self-indulgement.

B. His statutes are our foundation.

Conclusion:

A. God Is Deserving Of Praise.

1. We Have What We Have Because of Him.

2. We Are What We Are Because of Him.

3. We Are Who We Are Because of Him.

B. We Must Not Forget!