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You Shall Remember. Deuteronomy 8. Poverty in Sierra Leone. It once ranked as the poorest country in the world, according to the UNDP Human Development Index (HDI) The Civil War (1991-2002) Refugees, young people (especially former combatants), sexually abused young women, single mothers
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You Shall Remember Deuteronomy 8
Poverty in Sierra Leone It once ranked as the poorest country in the world, according to the UNDP Human Development Index (HDI) The Civil War (1991-2002) Refugees, young people (especially former combatants), sexually abused young women, single mothers 70% of youth unemployed
Poverty in Sierra Leone In 2007, 75% of population below poverty line ($2/day) More than half live in extreme poverty (less than $1/day) HIV/AIDS, Cholera, Malaria, Typhoid Life expectancy is 45 years Illiteracy high (especially women)
“How do you survive?” “By the grace of God.”
The main idea • Stated positively: • “And you shall remember…” (v 2) • “You shall remember…” (v 18) • Stated negatively: • “Take care lest you forget…” (v 11) • “…if you forget the LORD…” (v 19)
What about me? I have clean water. I have electricity. My roof doesn’t leak when it rains. I have access to medicine. I have no fear of starvation. I do not live under the threat of civil war.
What about me? I have fellowship with over 150. I have 3 shepherds. I learn from many teachers. I am prayed for daily.
If you ask someone in Sierra Leone, “How are you doing?” what will they say? “Thank God!”