Psalm 23:3b-4(p. 862

Following Jesus Christ is a life of adventure.

“He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”

righteousness =

his name’s sake = 

living rightly in the world with God and others

for the sake of God’s reputation

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however, there is a ____cost“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death . . .”

“No servant is greater than his master.  If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. . . .”   John 15:20

1 Samuel 24:1-7(p. 458)David’s Righteousness

1 Samuel 26:3; 27:1(p. 462)The Result: More Trouble

Still, we do not go ____________; we have God’s help in ________________.

the path aloneevery circumstance

“I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

rod and staff = God’s protection

I must answer this question:  Will I Go?