This volume of lessons is the third in a series of lessons which focuses on particular principles of character which either should or should not be manifest in each individual. So as not to confuse the reader, it might be necessary to explain the previous statement. Volume One of Needful Things comprised the same premise as does this second volume of studies bearing the same title. The antithesis of Needful Things was the volume of lessons called Things We Can Live Without.
As should be obvious, Needful Things volumes one and two, examine principles set forth in scripture which must be applied if one expects to be in favor with God. These principles are either specifically demanded, exemplified by the Lord as attributes we should emulate, or inferred by inspired writers. In either case, upon perusal of the scriptures, should we discover that we are deficient in these principles, that deficiency defines the premise for the study.
As always, these lessons are designed to either be used as sermon or classroom material. There should be ample room for notes and questions should the lessons be used in a classroom setting.
It is my earnest desire that any who uses this material will gain something from the structure and content of these lessons. I submit them to your use and to the glory of God.
- Tom House
About the Author
As a man of many talents, Tom worked as a public servant for many years in law enforcement and in the Municipal Court system. For many years he worked with the Fulton Police department and the Sheriff's department as a lecturer for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education programs, having lectured to over 40,000 people. In 1993, he was elected to serve as an alderman for the town of Tremont, MS and he has served on the Board of Directors for the Mantachie Rural Health Clinic. Tom retired from 31 years of full-time service with the United States Postal Service.
Among his many talents is a great ability to preach and teach the word of God. He is a good student of the Bible, having grown in knowledge of the Truth over the years (II Pet. 3:18). He is sound in the faith, demonstrating a genuine love and respect for the authority of God's word.
Tom House is a native of Tennessee and the son of the late Fred and Joy House of Fulton, MS. He graduated from Madison Academy in Huntsville, AL and Freed-Hardeman College in Henderson, TN. Tom is married to the former Nina Ruth James of Gadsden, TN. They have two children, Adam and Jana, and several grandchildren.
