A Plumb Line and A Crooked Wall

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A Plumb Line and A Crooked Wall

• All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
  and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
  correction, for instruction in righteousness.
• 2 Timothy 316

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The Facts, Please!

• A plumb line is a cord with a lead weight, or
  plumb, on one end. It is used to determine
  vertical direction. Because of the earths
  gravity, the plumb will hold the cord straight
  and perpendicular to the earth. The plumb,
  sometimes called the plumb bob, is egg- or
  pear-shaped and comes to a point. When held
  along the brick wall, a plumb line will show
  whether the wall is crooked or straight.

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More Facts, Please!

• Plumb lines have been in use at least as far back
  as the early work of masons in Egypt. King Menes
  of Egypt is known to have used them in about 2900
  B.C. They are mentioned in the Bible in several
  Old Testament Scriptures.

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More Facts, Please!

• Even today, masons constantly use a plumb line to
  determine if they are building a wall straight
  and true. This device is also used to determine
  if an old wall is still straight.

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More Facts, Please!

• When King Solomon died, the nation of Israel was
  divided into two parts-the northern kingdom
  (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah). Our
  last story told how Judah was captured by the
  Babylonians because of idol worship. But even
  before that, the northern kingdom of Israel had
  turned from God to idols. So God sent a preacher
  to tell them that he as measuring them with a
  plumb line. Why did he say that? They were not
  a brick wall. God meant that he was checking
  them out to see if they were staying true to him.

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Staying in Line with the Bible

• Talking back to parents
• Stealing or cheating
• Complaining about going to church
• Not praying when tempted to sin
• Disobeying parents
• Cursing
• Not reading and studying the Bible
• Loving to do worldly things
• Lying

• Psalm 1221
• 2 Timothy 215
• Ephesians 61
• Exodus 2015
• 1 John 215
• Ephesians 62
• Ephesians 425
• Exodus 207
• Matthew 2641

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