Idea: Life cut off from God leads you to cut yourself off from others, too. Instead of being a rock, or an island to yourself, find the joy of meaningful relationships through your relationship with Jesus.
1. The Scrooge Effect (vss. 7-8)
a. He withdraws from others. b. He never has enough. c. He is never satisfied. d. It is all for himself. e. He never considers what he is doing.
2. The Foundation of Companionship(vss. 9-12)
a. God made mankind like Himself b. God made mankind for companionship
3. The Joy of Companionship (vs. 9-12)
a. Productivity (Ephesians 4:1-16) b. Support (Proverbs 18:34) c. Warmth (Psalm 68:6) d. Protection (Proverbs 1) e. Stability (Hebrews 13:5-6)
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