Attitudes Toward Constancy

I. Introduction
   A. Leaf raking episode
   B. Recognition of existence of constants in life
   C. Inability to avoid constants
   D. Constancy, however, not in vogue or very attractive

II. Attitudes
   A. As we have seen, constants are part of life
   B. We have the ability to choose how we shall handle it
      1. We can consider it monotony and drudgery
      2. Or we can be thankful and focus on the meaning of the 
         constants in our lives
   C. How are we approaching the constants in our lives?
   D. What about spiritual constants?
      1. The assembly of the saints (Hebrews 10:24)?  Is it 
         drudgery or do you enjoy being with Christians?
      2. The Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:20-31)?  Has it 
         become an empty ritual or do we take advantage of the 
         time to consider the death of our Lord?
      3. Singing and praying (1 Corinthians 14:13-16, 
         Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16)?  Has it become old hat 
         or a source of encouragement?
   E. Outside of the assembly?
      1. Helping those in need (Galatians 6:10)?
      2. Proclaiming God's word, even if it is not heard 
         (Matthew 28:18)?
         a. even when we despair, consider the prophets
         b. They would preach for 30, 40 years, and not much 
            seemed to happen!
         c. Zechariah 1:4-6: the generations afterward did not fall 
            into their fathers' idolatry

III. Conclusion
   A. How are we going to view the constants in our lives?  
      Physical?  Spiritual?
   B. Let us have the right view of the constants in our lives
   C. Songbook/invitation