I’m Phinehas.

I’m Hophni. The Rosewood Café

3.12.2010

I will set no worthless thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not fasten its grip on me.
Psalm 101:3 NASB

1. Worthless __________________________ Psalm 101:3

bĕliya`al 2. Worthless __________________________ Psalm 41:7-8, 10-12
3. Worthless __________________________ 1 Samuel 1:15-16, 2:12

: ) Hannah But Hannah replied, "No, my lord, I am a woman oppressed in spirit; I have drunk neither wine
nor strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD. "Do not consider your maidservant as a
________________________________ ___________________________, for I have spoken until now out of my great
concern and provocation." 1 Samuel 1:15-16

A worthy woman pours ________ _________ _________ , she doesn’t pour ____ ___________ ______________

: ( Hophni ( ____________________ ) & Phinehas ( ____________________ )

1. They did not know the _________________ 1 Samuel 2:12
2. They did not know the _________________ 1 Samuel 2:13
3. They despised the _____________________ 1 Samuel 2:17
4. They had _________________ with the _________________ 1 Samuel 2:22
5. They did not _________________ 1 Samuel 2:25

: O God “Why do you _____________ at My sacrifice and at My offering which I have commanded
in My dwelling [Deut 32:15], and _________________ your sons above Me, by making yourselves _________________
with the _________________ of every offering of My people Israel?” [Matthew 6:25-34]
Therefore the LORD God of Israel declares, “I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father should walk
before Me forever”; but now the LORD declares, “Far be it from Me—
for those who honor Me I will _________________ , and those who ________________ Me will be lightly esteemed.”
1 Samuel 2:29-30

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Eli “...for he was an old man and _____________________.” 1 Samuel 4:18
; | Me? “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers... What fellowship can light have with darkness? What
harmony is there between __________________________ and ____________________________ ? 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Memorize
Memorize Psalm 101:3
in your translation.
Practice reciting
verses 1-3 together.

Pray When your eyes are drawn to worthless things, pray Psalm 119:37.

Bad Company Read 1 Corinthians 15:33. Are you keeping any bad company? Is it fastening its grip on
you? This can include worthless things or worthless people – including your own worthless attitudes. What do
you need to do to escape?

Cleave The word used for “fasten” in Psalm 101:3 is the same word translated as cleave, joined or united
in Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 5:31. Read these verses, then read 1 Corinthians 6:15-20.
 Verse 15: Compare this verse with 1 Corinthians 15:33 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. Can you explain the
significance and importance of sexual sin and sexual purity?
 Verse 16: How does sexual sin affect our relationship with Christ?
 Verse 17: Spiritual idolatry is akin to marital adultery. God will not share your heart any more than your
spouse would share your bed. Does comparing your relationship with Christ to a marriage relationship
give you a different perspective?
 Verse 18: Do you struggle with sexual immorality? This is a common problem among women, even
women in the church. Find a mentor or trusted friend you could confess this to, someone who will pray for
you and hold you accountable.
 Verse 19-20: Compare with 1 Samuel 2:29. What does God call it when we reject His sacrifice?

A Worthy Woman Make a lists of the characteristics of a worthy woman (or man) in:
Proverbs 31:10-31 Ephesians 5:18 1 Timothy 3:11
1 Timothy 6:6-10 Titus 2:3-5 1 Peter 3:1-6

Pour it Out Next time you’re flooded with emotions or worried about your kids, read Psalm 62:8 and
Lamentations 2:19.

First Things First Read about Jesus’ visit to Martha and Mary’s home in Luke 10:38-42.
 Verse 40: Come on, don’t you admire Martha just a tiny bit for being so bold – or at least relate to her?
She was just pouring her heart out to Jesus. You can do the same.
 Verse 41: What things are you worried and upset about? Are they worthy things, or worthless?
 Verse 42: What one thing is needed? Do you think it’s the same “thing” Jesus talked about in Matthew
6:33?