“Remember”. Our nation has many memorials Memorials exist in the form of special days, buildings, street names, parks, statues, walls, plaques, activities,

“Remember”“Remember”

Our nation has many memorialsOur nation has many memorials

Memorials exist in the form of special days, buildings, street names, parks, statues, walls, plaques, activities, etc.

Memorials exist in the form of special days, buildings, street names, parks, statues, walls, plaques, activities, etc.

Amidst all the memorials, we still have a tendency to forgetAmidst all the memorials, we still have a tendency to forget

In general, we have forgotten the very One who is responsible for the prosperity we enjoy


Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

James 1:17


In general, we have forgotten the very One who is responsible for the prosperity we enjoyThe Scriptures remind us not to forget God, and call on us to remember Him

The Scriptures remind us not to forget God, and call on us to remember Him

The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.

Psalm 9:17

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.

Ecclesiastes 12:1


In general, we have forgotten the very One who is responsible for the prosperity we enjoyThe Scriptures remind us not to forget God, and call on us to remember Him

The Scriptures remind us not to forget God, and call on us to remember HimIt is vitally important that each remembers God before his life is destroyed, his future is ruined and his soul is lost

It is vitally important that each remembers God before his life is destroyed, his future is ruined and his soul is lost

Solomon reminds us that one of the reasons for remembering the Creator in the days of youth is to spare future generations the bitter heartache of finding out too late that life is meaningless without God

Solomon reminds us that one of the reasons for remembering the Creator in the days of youth is to spare future generations the bitter heartache of finding out too late that life is meaningless without God

Solomon knew that a foolish man learns nothing from mistakes, a smart man learns from his own mistakes and a wise man learns from the mistakes of others

Solomon knew that a foolish man learns nothing from mistakes, a smart man learns from his own mistakes and a wise man learns from the mistakes of othersSolomon presented his own life as an example for others to consider

Solomon presented his own life as an example for others to considerHis life was one of many mistakes and sins as he sought happiness in various ways

His life was one of many mistakes and sins as he sought happiness in various ways

His exploits serve as a valuable lesson for usHis exploits serve as a valuable lesson for us

He sought happiness through:He sought happiness through:

WisdomWisdom

I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit. For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Ecclesiastes

1:16-18



WisdomWisdom

PleasurePleasure

I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.

Ecclesiastes 2:1-3



WisdomWisdom

PleasurePleasure

WealthWealth

So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour. Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of

spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 2:9-11



WisdomWisdom

PleasurePleasure

WealthWealth

PowerPower

Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

However, he learned late in life that the only way to obtain true happiness and lasting satisfaction is by trusting God and letting Him direct his steps


Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:5, 6

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13


However, he learned late in life that the only way to obtain true happiness and lasting satisfaction is by trusting God and letting Him direct his stepsHow meaningless is life if this is all there is and no life awaits us beyond the grave

How meaningless is life if this is all there is and no life awaits us beyond the graveJust as sad to realize too late that you have neglected the important things

Just as sad to realize too late that you have neglected the important things

Consider the admonitions of Solomon to “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy

youth…”

Consider the admonitions of Solomon to “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy

youth…”

“Remember“Remember

The Urgency ofRememberingThe Urgency ofRemembering

Now”Now”

“Remember”- to mark, acknowledge“Remember”- to mark, acknowledgeHave many ways to help us remember- string on finger, calendars, organizers, sticky notes, etc.

Have many ways to help us remember- string on finger, calendars, organizers, sticky notes, etc.“Remembering” carries with it more than the mental concept that God is, but also the idea of recognizing His authority, obeying His Will

“Remembering” carries with it more than the mental concept that God is, but also the idea of recognizing His authority, obeying His Will

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

Galatians 2:10

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Revelation 2:5

History bears record of many who forgot (failed to remember) the Lord


Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.

Jeremiah 2:32

They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

Psalm 106:21

Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away by the wind of the wilderness. This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.

Jeremiah 13:24, 25

Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him.

For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind...

I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing.

For Israel hath forgotten his Maker…

Hosea 8:3, 7, 12, 14


History bears record of many who forgot (failed to remember) the Lord“Now” reveals the urgency in recognizing and accepting His authority, and in doing His will

“Now” reveals the urgency in recognizing and accepting His authority, and in doing His will

The past is irretrievable; the future is not guaranteed; “now” is all we have for certain

The past is irretrievable; the future is not guaranteed; “now” is all we have for certain

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

II Corinthians 6:2

Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

Hebrews 3:12-15

Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

James 4:13, 14

“Remember“RememberNOW”NOW”

“Remember Now“Remember Now

The One to beRememberedThe One to beRemembered

Thy Creator”Thy Creator”

God IS- regardless of what man’s “wisdom” might teach and “science” might present


The realization that He is Creator and we are the created is paramount above all concepts and basic to our understanding of other eternal principles and doctrines


But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Hebrews 11:6

God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands.

Acts 17:24




The realization that He is Creator and we are the created is paramount above all concepts and basic to our understanding of other eternal principles and doctrinesNumerous and irrefutable are the evidences for His existence

Numerous and irrefutable are the evidences for His existence

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Psalm 19:1

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Psalm 139:14

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they

are without excuse: 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. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Romans 1:18-22

Memorials set the stage especially for following generations who were not present for whatever or whomever is being remembered

Memorials set the stage especially for following generations who were not present for whatever or whomever is being remembered The farther removed we are from an event or notable person, the less likely we are to remember

The farther removed we are from an event or notable person, the less likely we are to rememberNo generation has been farther removed from the time of the cross

No generation has been farther removed from the time of the cross

We must be sure to maintain the matters of memorial for what God has done and what He continues to do for us

We must be sure to maintain the matters of memorial for what God has done and what He continues to do for us

“Remember Now“Remember Now

THY CREATOR”THY CREATOR”

“Remember Now Thy Creator“Remember Now Thy Creator

The Time toRememberThe Time toRemember

In The Days of Thy Youth”In The Days of Thy Youth”

Why the urgency in youth? Why stress that younger years are the most favorable time to “remember they Creator?”

Why the urgency in youth? Why stress that younger years are the most favorable time to “remember they Creator?”

Because young hearts are still pliable and impressionableBecause young hearts are still pliable and impressionable

Because young hearts are still dependent to some degree on those older and wiser

Because young hearts are still dependent to some degree on those older and wiser

Because youthful exuberance is contagiousBecause youthful exuberance is contagious

Because young hearts are not yet “set in their ways”Because young hearts are not yet “set in their ways”

Because habits have not yet been so firmly established and deeply rooted

Because habits have not yet been so firmly established and deeply rootedBecause young reputations have not yet been ruined by the adoption of the world

Because young reputations have not yet been ruined by the adoption of the world

Because youth will fade in a flashBecause youth will fade in a flash

To prevent suffering and consequences brought on by sin

To prevent suffering and consequences brought on by sinBecause youth is no guarantee of lifeBecause youth is no guarantee of life

Solomon warns young people about having the attitude of living forever and not being concerned about a reckoning day

Solomon warns young people about having the attitude of living forever and not being concerned about a reckoning day

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

Ecclesiastes 11:9, 10

These principles apply well past the teenage yearsThese principles apply well past the teenage years

With the advancement of age many times comes the realization that younger days should have been lived in a more productive fashion

With the advancement of age many times comes the realization that younger days should have been lived in a more productive fashionAge often robs men of the abilities to do those things he finally realizes he should have done

Age often robs men of the abilities to do those things he finally realizes he should have done

Thus, age often brings sorrow, regret and bitternessThus, age often brings sorrow, regret and bitterness

Statistics show that the older one gets the less likely he is to become a Christian


After age 25, one in 10,000After age 25, one in 10,000

19 out of 20 who become Christians do so before age 25

19 out of 20 who become Christians do so before age 25






Thus, age often brings sorrow, regret and bitternessThus, age often brings sorrow, regret and bitterness



No wonder Solomon said, “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth”

No wonder Solomon said, “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth”

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

II Timothy 3:14, 15


IN THE DAYS OFTHY YOUTH”

IN THE DAYS OFTHY YOUTH”


The Reason toRemember

The Reason toRemember

In The Days of Thy YouthIn The Days of Thy Youth

When the Evil Days Come Not…”When the Evil Days Come Not…”

The time will come when we will take no pleasure at all in the temptations and sins that enthralled us in younger days

The time will come when we will take no pleasure at all in the temptations and sins that enthralled us in younger daysHis point is that we should “remember” God during our productive years, when we have health and strength and are able to do things that advancing years will likely take away

His point is that we should “remember” God during our productive years, when we have health and strength and are able to do things that advancing years will likely take away

Do not look back in advanced age with regret on those earlier years

Do not look back in advanced age with regret on those earlier yearsNKJV states: “…before the difficult days come and the years draw near…”

NKJV states: “…before the difficult days come and the years draw near…”

Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.

Job 14:1

Do not look back in advanced age with regret on those earlier years

Do not look back in advanced age with regret on those earlier yearsNKJV states: “…before the difficult days come and the years draw near…”

NKJV states: “…before the difficult days come and the years draw near…”

In the following verses (2-7) Solomon describes the infirmities and handicaps those advancing years often bring

In the following verses (2-7) Solomon describes the infirmities and handicaps those advancing years often bring

Strength fadesStrength fades

Eyesight becomes dimEyesight becomes dim

Hearing becomes lessHearing becomes less

Teeth are lostTeeth are lost

Sleep less soundlySleep less soundly

Inability to accomplish simple tasksInability to accomplish simple tasks

Dependence on othersDependence on others

Keep in mind, too, that you will stand before God in judgment


Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

Ecclesiastes 11:9, 10


Keep in mind, too, that you will stand before God in judgmentMany have had their eternities cast and their destinies sealed in the dawn of youthful days

Many have had their eternities cast and their destinies sealed in the dawn of youthful days

Accident, unforeseen disease and complications from minor ailments have sent many into eternity without regard to age or health

Accident, unforeseen disease and complications from minor ailments have sent many into eternity without regard to age or health

And the majority are unprepared to face

God!

And the majority are unprepared to face

God!


In The Days of Thy YouthIn The Days of Thy Youth

WHEN THE EVILDAYS COME NOT…”

WHEN THE EVILDAYS COME NOT…”

Memory is a special gift from GodMemory is a special gift from God

Man establishes memorials in all shapes and sizes to honor notable events and outstanding people

Man establishes memorials in all shapes and sizes to honor notable events and outstanding people

God has called upon us to remember Him and all that He has done for us

God has called upon us to remember Him and all that He has done for us

He calls upon us to do more than set aside a special day, erect a monument or name a street in His honor

He calls upon us to do more than set aside a special day, erect a monument or name a street in His honorHe calls upon us to obey His will and make it a permanent part of our lives

He calls upon us to obey His will and make it a permanent part of our livesHe calls upon us to do so early in life and maintain our faithfulness

He calls upon us to do so early in life and maintain our faithfulness

Remember NowRemember Now

In the Days of Thy YouthIn the Days of Thy Youth

When the Evil Days Come Not…When the Evil Days Come Not…

Thy CreatorThy Creator

Documents

“Remember”. Our nation has many memorials Memorials exist in the form of special days, buildings, street names, parks, statues, walls, plaques, activities,