A Hillbilly’s Guide to Politics

Sermon Scripture:  Exodus 18

Sermon Big Idea:  When we put God’s will first, the result is peace

1. Moses gave God credit (v. 1-9)
2. Moses and Jethro praised and worshiped God (v. 10-12)
3. Moses settled disputes according to God’s decrees (v. 13-16)
4. Jethro had a more comprehensive plan (v. 17-27)
   1. Keep taking disputes to God (v. 19-20)
   2. Select leaders (v. 21-23)
      1. Capable
      2. Honest
      3. Fear God
      4. Hate bribes
   3. Break into smaller groups (v. 21-23)

And the result was PEACE