PAUL DID IT !!!

"WHEN I WAS A CHILD, I SPAKE AS A CHILD,

I UNDERSTOOD AS A CHILD, I THOUGHT AS A

CHILD: BUT WHEN I BECAME A MAN, I PUT

AWAY CHILDISH THINGS." I COR. 13: 11

(A) Before Paul discovered that he was a man, he first had to discover that he had been a child.

"When I was a child."

(B)     Paul was convinced that there had been a change in his speech line.  "I spake as a child."

(C)     Paul became aware that there was a change in his thought line.  "I understood as a child."

(D)    Paul recognized that there had been a change in his growth process.  "But when I became a

man.

(E)       Then for the disposal of his wares, for he knew for the sake of others he must care.  "I put away childish things."

PAUL REMEMBERED BACK FAR ENOUGH TO HELP

HIMSELF; BUT, DID HE REMEMBER BACK FAR

ENOUGH TO HELP US?

A BRIEF SURVEY:

(1)        IN CONTENTMENT: "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." Phil., 4:11

(2)        IN PRESSING NEED: "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Phil., 3:14

(3)        IN EXPECTANCY: "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ." Tit., 2:13

(4)        IN CONCLUSION: "And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me." Mat., 18:5

"When I was a child" It would seem a change from childhood to adulthood and from adulthood back again to childhood." IS THIS NOT WHAT PAUL DID?

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