Bro Tippetts asked each to write ...the one thing each wanted to remember from the class, and listen during the class for one prompting the Lord would have them to do.

Comment: Submission doesn't mean you submit to unjust or intolerable conditions or circumstances.

1. Jesus taught submissiveness is essential, it will expand your vision and knowledge. It is the foundational condition for learning all things.
2. C. S. Lewis said (paraphrased) we try when we wake to lay the day at the Lord's feet, but by mornings end we have taken it back.
3. Submissiveness will benefit us in numerous ways:
   • Pour out peace
   • increases our opportunities
   • deepen joys
   • lift spirits
   • expand vision
   • multiply blessings
   • strengthen muscles
   • comfort our souls
   • quiet minds
   • raise up friends, etc.

The following are references for those who would or would not submit to the Lord.

• Moses 5:16 Cain
• Moses 7:59 Enoch
• Gen 22 Abraham, Isaac (Note to read Josephus "......Antiquity" pg 36-37)
• Gen 37,39-50 Joseph
• Moses 1 Moses
• 1 Sam 12-15 Saul
• 2 Sam 12 David
• Matt 26:22 The Apostles
• Mosiah 11 King Noah
• Acts 7:6 Paul
• Mosiah 2-4 King Benjamin

Ten Evidences or Characteristics of Submissiveness

1. Does not always have to get own way.
2. Doesn't always have to be right, will say "I'm sorry."
3. Will simplify desires for material things, content with what one has.
4. Tolerant of those different or less adequate.
5. Repents rather than rationalizes � pride keeps us from repenting.
6. Patient with the gradual unfolding of God's purposes for them � even when unpleasant. Prays for things to align our hearts and minds with the Lord.
7. Concerned with motives and desires as well as outward performance.
8. Anxious to be of service to others � even better....quiet service.
9. Cultivates a profound sense of gratitude.
10. Does not take offense even when offense is intended. "Pride covers like boils which will inevitably be bumped" �Maxwell

Genesis 11:4 "let us make a name for ourselves"
Genesis 12:2 "I will make thy name great"
Two Tests of Submission

• Most hazardous test of submission is success (prosperity, fame, etc.).
• Most common test of submission is adversity and trial.

Brother Tippetts admonished:

• Be righteous in the dark and the light. God gives us room to "be".
• Think of something that needs to be done � heed not they feelings�do thy work.
• Lord, what wilt thou have me to do (this moment, this instant)?
• Be willing to receive counsel and correction.
• Everyone is submissive in the presence of God.