WHAT IS A
CHRISTIAN LIKE?
Sermon by Wm Henry Cash,Jr
Nov 25 , 1962
Westside Baptist Church
Lakeview OR
TEXT
WHAT IS A
CHRISTIAN LIKE?
Sermon by Wm Henry Cash,Jr
Nov 25 , 1962
Westside Baptist Church
Lakeview OR
TEXT
II Timothy 2: 1 - 26
Ephesians 4.10 - 18
II Timothy 2: 1 - 26
Ephesians 4.10 - 18
I. A CHRISTIAN is FIRST A S O N.
II Timothy 2. v.1.
Thou, therefore,
my son, be strong
in the grace
that is in Christ Jesus.
v.2. And the things that thou hast heard of me
among many witnesses,
the lsame commit
thou to faithful men who
shall be able to
teach others also.
A. He is to be strong in grace.
Hebrews 4.16 Let us therefore
come boldly unto the throne
of grace that we may obtai
mercy, and find grace to help
in time of need.
II Peter 3.18 But grow in grace,
and in the knowledge of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To Him be glory both
now and for ever. Amen.
B.Grace goes with Sonship,
The Law goes with service.
I. A CHRISTIAN is FIRST A S O N.
II Timothy 2. v.1.
Thou, therefore,
my son, be strong
in the grace
that is in Christ Jesus.
that thou hast heard of me
among many witnesses,
the lsame commit
thou to faithful men who
shall be able to
teach others also.
A. He is to be strong in grace.
Hebrews 4.16 Let us therefore
come boldly unto the throne
of grace that we may obtai
mercy, and find grace to help
in time of need.
II Peter 3.18 But grow in grace,
and in the knowledge of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To Him be glory both
now and for ever. Amen.
B.Grace goes with Sonship,
The Law goes with service.
John 1.17 For the Law was
given by Moses, but grace
and truth came by Jesus Christ.
John 1.17 For the Law was
given by Moses, but grace
and truth came by Jesus Christ.
C. He is to communicate this grace to others.
I Timothy 1.18
This charge I commit unto thee,
son Timothy, which went before
thee,accordin to the prophecies
that though mightest war
a good warfare.
II. He Is A GOOD SOLDIER.
II Timothy 2.3,4
v.3 Thou therefore endure
hardness as a good soldier
of Jesus Christ.
v.4 No man that warreth
Entagleth himself with the
affairs of this life,
that he may please him who hath
chosen him to be a soldier.
Ephesians 6.10 - 18
v.10. Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might.
v.11 Put on the whole armor of God,
that ye may be able to stand
against the
wiles of the devil.
v.12 For we wrestle not
against flesh and blood,
but against principalities,
against powers, against
the ruler of the darkness
of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places.
13. Wherefore take unto you
the whole armor of God,
that he may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand.
v. 14 Stand, therefore,
having your loins
girt with truth,
and having on the
breastplate of righteousness:
v.15 And your feet shodwith the preparation of the gospel of peace,
v.16 Above all, taking the
shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be
able to quench
all the fiery darts
of the wicked.
v.17 And take the helmet
of salvation ,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the Word of God.
v.18 Praying
always with all prayer
and supplication
in the Spirit,
and watching
thereunto with all
perseverance and
supplication for all saints.
A. He is to endure hardness.
II Timothy 4.5 But watch
thou in all things,
endure afflictions,
do the work of an
evangelist, make full
proof of your ministry.
B. He is to avoid worldly
entanglements.
I Corinthians 9. v.26,27
v,26. And every man
that striveth
for the mastery is
temperate in all things.
Now they do it to obtain a
corruptible crown,
but we an in
v.27. But I keep under my body,
and bring it
into subjection: lest that
by any means, when I have preached to others,
I myself should be a
castaway.
III. HE IS AN ATHLETE.
II Timothy 2.5 And if a
man also strive
for masteries,
is he not crowned,
except he strive lawfully.
A. He is running in a race,
or, striving in a contest.
Philippians 3.12 - 14.
v.12. Wherefore, my beloved, as
ye have always obeyed,
not as in my presence only, but ,
now much more in my absence,
work out your own
salvation
with fear and trembling.
v.13 For it is God
which worketh in you
both to will and to do
of his good pleasure.
v.14. Do all things without
murmurings and
disputings.
B. He is to run with patience
C. He is to communicate this grace to others.
I Timothy 1.18
This charge I commit unto thee,
son Timothy, which went before
thee,accordin to the prophecies
that though mightest war
a good warfare.
II. He Is A GOOD SOLDIER.
II Timothy 2.3,4
v.3 Thou therefore endure
hardness as a good soldier
of Jesus Christ.
v.4 No man that warreth
Entagleth himself with the
affairs of this life,
that he may please him who hath
chosen him to be a soldier.
Ephesians 6.10 - 18
v.10. Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might.
v.11 Put on the whole armor of God,
that ye may be able to stand
against the
wiles of the devil.
v.12 For we wrestle not
against flesh and blood,
but against principalities,
against powers, against
the ruler of the darkness
of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places.
13. Wherefore take unto you
the whole armor of God,
that he may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand.
v. 14 Stand, therefore,
having your loins
girt with truth,
and having on the
of the gospel of peace,
v.16 Above all, taking the
shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be
able to quench
all the fiery darts
of the wicked.
v.17 And take the helmet
of salvation ,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the Word of God.
v.18 Praying
always with all prayer
and supplication
in the Spirit,
and watching
thereunto with all
perseverance and
supplication for all saints.
A. He is to endure hardness.
II Timothy 4.5 But watch
thou in all things,
endure afflictions,
do the work of an
evangelist, make full
proof of your ministry.
B. He is to avoid worldly
entanglements.
I Corinthians 9. v.26,27
v,26. And every man
that striveth
for the mastery is
temperate in all things.
Now they do it to obtain a
corruptible crown,
but we an in
v.27. But I keep under my body,
and bring it
into subjection: lest that
by any means, when I have preached to others,
I myself should be a
castaway.
III. HE IS AN ATHLETE.
II Timothy 2.5 And if a
man also strive
for masteries,
is he not crowned,
except he strive lawfully.
A. He is running in a race,
or, striving in a contest.
Philippians 3.12 - 14.
v.12. Wherefore, my beloved, as
ye have always obeyed,
not as in my presence only, but ,
now much more in my absence,
work out your own
salvation
with fear and trembling.
v.13 For it is God
which worketh in you
both to will and to do
of his good pleasure.
v.14. Do all things without
murmurings and
disputings.
B. He is to run with patience
looking to Jesus.
Hebrews 12.1,2.
v.1 Wherefore seeing we
also are
compassed about
with so great
a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside
every weight,
and the sin whic
so easily beset us,
and let us run
with patience
the race that is set
before us,
v.2 Looking unto
Jesus the author
and finisher
of our faith, who
for the joy that was set
before him endured the cross, despising the shame,
and is set down at
the right hand
of the throne of God.
IV. HE IS AN HUSBANDMAN -
- A FARMER
A. He must be a partaker of the fruits.
II Timothy 2.6 The husbandman
that laboureth
must be first partaker
of the fruits.
II Timothy 2.7 Consider
what I say,
and the Lord give thee
understanding
in all things.
Remember
that Jesus Christ
of the seed of David
was raised
from the dead
according to my gospel.
B. He is a tiller of soils,
a hard worker.
Galatians 6: 7,8 Be not deceived:
God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man
soweth that shall
he also reap.
For he that soweth
to his flesh
shall of the flesh
reap corruption;
but he that soweth
to the Spirit shall of
the Spirit
reap everlasting life.
C. He is willing
to endure hardness.
II Tim. 2.9,10 Wherein
I suffer trouble,
as an evildoer,
even unto bonds,
but the word of God
is not
bound.
Therefore I endure
all things for
the elect's sakes,
that they
may also obtain the
salvation which'
is in Christ Jesus
with eternal glory.
Ephesians 6.19,20 And for
me, that utterance may
be given unto me,
that I may open my
mouth boldly, to make
known the mystery
of the gospel,
for which
I am an ambassador
in bonds: that therein
may speak boldly,
as I ought to speak.
V. HE IS A WORKMAN.
Hebrews 12.1,2.
v.1 Wherefore seeing we
also are
compassed about
with so great
a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside
every weight,
and the sin whic
so easily beset us,
and let us run
with patience
the race that is set
before us,
v.2 Looking unto
Jesus the author
and finisher
of our faith, who
for the joy that was set
the shame,
and is set down at
the right hand
of the throne of God.
IV. HE IS AN HUSBANDMAN -
- A FARMER
A. He must be a partaker of the fruits.
II Timothy 2.6 The husbandman
that laboureth
must be first partaker
of the fruits.
II Timothy 2.7 Consider
what I say,
and the Lord give thee
understanding
in all things.
Remember
that Jesus Christ
of the seed of David
was raised
from the dead
according to my gospel.
B. He is a tiller of soils,
a hard worker.
Galatians 6: 7,8 Be not deceived:
God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man
soweth that shall
he also reap.
For he that soweth
to his flesh
shall of the flesh
reap corruption;
but he that soweth
to the Spirit shall of
the Spirit
reap everlasting life.
C. He is willing
to endure hardness.
II Tim. 2.9,10 Wherein
I suffer trouble,
as an evildoer,
even unto bonds,
but the word of God
is not
bound.
Therefore I endure
all things for
the elect's sakes,
that they
may also obtain the
salvation which'
is in Christ Jesus
with eternal glory.
Ephesians 6.19,20 And for
me, that utterance may
be given unto me,
that I may open my
mouth boldly, to make
known the mystery
of the gospel,
for which
I am an ambassador
in bonds: that therein
may speak boldly,
as I ought to speak.
V. HE IS A WORKMAN.
2 Timothy 2.15 Study
to shew
thyself approved
unto God,
a workman that
needeth not
to be ashamed,
rightly dividing
the word of truth.
A. He will study that
he will be approved before God.
II Peter 1.10 Wherefore
the rather,
brethren, give diligence
to make your calling
and election sure:
2 Timothy 2.15 Study
to shew
thyself approved
unto God,
a workman that
needeth not
to be ashamed,
rightly dividing
the word of truth.
A. He will study that
he will be approved before God.
II Peter 1.10 Wherefore
the rather,
brethren, give diligence
to make your calling
and election sure:
for
if you do these things
ye shall never fall.
B. He is a workman who studies
God's Word knowing it is God's Truth.
Psalm 119.105They word is a lamp untomy feet, and a light unto my path.
C. He will rightfully divide God's Word.
D. He will shun unnecessary discussion.
II Timothy 2.16 But shun profane
and vain babblings:
for they will increase unto
more ungodliness.
E. He will be honorable
before the Lord.
Titus 2.11 - 13- For the graceof God that bringethsalvation hathappeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodlinessand worldly lusts,we should livesoberly,righteously, and godly in this present world;Looking for that blessed hope,and the gloriousappearing of the great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
VI. THE CHRISTIAN IS A VESSEL
for
if you do these things
ye shall never fall.
B. He is a workman who studies
God's Word knowing it is God's Truth.
D. He will shun unnecessary discussion.
II Timothy 2.16 But shun profane
and vain babblings:
for they will increase unto
more ungodliness.
E. He will be honorable
before the Lord.
VI. THE CHRISTIAN IS A VESSEL
2 Timothy 2.20 - 23.
v.20. But in a great
2 Timothy 2.20 - 23.
v.20. But in a great
house there are not only vessels
of gold and silver but also
of wood and of earth;
and some to honor,
and some to dishonor.
v. 21. If a man therefore purge
himself from these,
he shall be a vessel unto honor,
sanctified, and meet
for the Master's use,
and prepared unto every
good work.
22. Flee also youthful lusts:
but follow righteousness,
faith, charity, peace, with them
that call of the Lord
out of a pure heart.
23. But foolish and unlearned
questions
avoid, knowing
that they do gender
strifes.
A. He will be cleansed, ready
for service, separated unto
the Lord.
II Timothy 3.17 That the man
of God
may be throughly
furnished
unto all good works.
II Corinthians 6.14 - 18
v.14 Be ye not unequally yoked
together
with unbelievers:
for what fellowship
hath righteousness
with unrighteousness?
and what communion
hath light with darkness?
v.15 And what concord hath
the whole armor of God,
that he may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand. v. 14 Stand,
therefore, having your loins girt about
with truth, and
having on the
breastplate of righteousness:
v.15 And your
feet shod with the preparation
of the gospel of peace,
v.16 Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench
all the fiery darts
of the wicked.
v.17 And take the helmet
of salvation ,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the Word of God.
v.18 Praying
always with all prayer
and supplication
in the Spirit,
and watching
thereunto with all
perseverance and
supplication for all saints.
A. He is to endure hardness.
II Timothy 4.5 But watch thou in
all things, endure afflictions,
do the work of an evangelist,
make full
proof of your ministry.
B. He is to avoid worldly
entanglements.
I Corinthians 9. v.26,27
v,26. And every man
that
striveth for the mastery is
temperate in all things.
Now they do it to obtain a
corruptible crown,
but we an incorruptible.
v.27. But I keep under my body,
and bring it
into subjection: lest that
by any means, when I
have preached to others,
I myself should be a
VII. HE IS AN ATHLETE.
II Timothy 2.5 And if a man also
strive for masteries, yet
is he not crowned,
except he strive lawfully.
A. He is running in a race,
or, striving in a contest.
Philippians 3.12 - 14.
v.12. Wherefore, my beloved, as
ye have always obeyed,
not as in my presence only, but ,
now much more in my absence,
work out your own
salvation
with fear and trembling.
v.13 For it is God
which worketh in you
both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
v.14. Do all things without
murmurings and
disputings.
B. He is to run with patience,
looking to Jesus.
Hebrews 12.1,2.
v.1 Wherefore seeing we also are
compassed about
with so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside every weight,
and the sin which
so easily beset us,
and let us run
with patience
the race that is set before us,
v.2 Looking unto
Jesus the author
and finisher
of our faith, who
for the joy that was set
before him endured the
cross, despising the shame,
and is set down at
the right hand
of the throne of God.
IV. HE IS AN HUSBANDMAN
- A FARMER
A. He must be a partaker
of the fruits.
II Timothy 2.6 The husbandman that
laboureth
must be first partaker
of the fruits.
II Timothy 2.7 Consider what I say,
and the Lord give thee
understanding in all things.
Remember
that Jesus Christ
of the seed of David
was raised from the dead
according to my gospel.
B. He is a tiller of soils,
a hard worker.
Galatians 6: 7,8 Be not deceived:
God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
For he that soweth to his flesh
shall of the flesh reap
corruption;
but he that soweth
to the Spirit shall of
the Spirit
reap everlasting life.
C. He is willing
to endure hardness. ing
II Tim. 2.9,10 Wherein I suffer
trouble, as an evildoer,
even unto bonds,
but the word of God is not
bound.
Therefore I endure
all things for the elect's sakes,
that they
may also obtain the
salvation which'
is in Christ Jesus
with eternal glory.
Ephesians 6.19,20 And for me, that
utterance may be
given unto me, that I may
open my mouth boldly, to
make known the mystery
of the gospel, for which
I am an ambassador
in bonds: that
therein I may speak boldly,
as I ought to speak.
V. HE IS A WORKMAN.
2 Timothy 2.15 Study to shew
thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the word of truth.
A. He will study so that
he will be approved before God.
II Peter 1.10 Wherefore the rather,
brethren, give
diligence
to make your calling
and election sure:
for if you do these things
ye shall never fall.
B. He is a workman that
C. He rightly divides the word of truth.
D. He will shun unnecessary discussion.
II Timothy 2.16 But shun profane
and vain
babblings:
for they will increase unto
more ungodliness.
E. He will be honorable
before the Lord.
VI. HE IS A VESSEL
2 Timothy 2.20 - 23
v.20. But in a great house there are
not only vessels
of gold and silver but also
of wood and of earth;
and some to honor,
and some to dishonor.
v. 21. If a man therefore purge
himself from these,
he shall be a vessel unto honor,
sanctified, and meet
for the Master's use,
and prepared unto every
good work.
22. Flee also youthful lusts:
but follow righteousness,
faith, charity, peace, with them
that call of the Lord
out of a pure heart.
23. But foolish and unlearned
questions
avoid, knowing
that they do gender
strifes.
A. He will be cleansed, ready
for service, separated unto
the Lord.
II Timothy 3.17 That the man
of God
may be throughly
furnished
unto all good works.
II Corinthians 6.14 - 18
v.14 Be ye not unequally yoked
together
with unbelievers:
for what fellowship
hath righteousness
with unrighteousness?
and what communion
hath light with darkness?
house there are not only vessels
of gold and silver but also
of wood and of earth;
and some to honor,
and some to dishonor.
v. 21. If a man therefore purge
himself from these,
he shall be a vessel unto honor,
sanctified, and meet
for the Master's use,
and prepared unto every
good work.
22. Flee also youthful lusts:
but follow righteousness,
faith, charity, peace, with them
that call of the Lord
out of a pure heart.
23. But foolish and unlearned
questions
avoid, knowing
that they do gender
strifes.
A. He will be cleansed, ready
for service, separated unto
the Lord.
II Timothy 3.17 That the man
of God
may be throughly
furnished
unto all good works.
II Corinthians 6.14 - 18
v.14 Be ye not unequally yoked
together
with unbelievers:
for what fellowship
hath righteousness
with unrighteousness?
and what communion
hath light with darkness?
v.15 And what concord hath
the whole armor of God,
that he may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand. v. 14 Stand,
therefore, having your loins girt about
with truth, and
having on the
breastplate of righteousness:
v.15 And your
feet shod with the preparation
of the gospel of peace,
v.16 Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench
all the fiery darts
of the wicked.
v.17 And take the helmet
of salvation ,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the Word of God.
v.18 Praying
always with all prayer
and supplication
in the Spirit,
and watching
thereunto with all
perseverance and
supplication for all saints.
A. He is to endure hardness.
II Timothy 4.5 But watch thou in
all things, endure afflictions,
do the work of an evangelist,
make full
proof of your ministry.
B. He is to avoid worldly
entanglements.
I Corinthians 9. v.26,27
v,26. And every man
that
striveth for the mastery is
temperate in all things.
Now they do it to obtain a
corruptible crown,
but we an incorruptible.
v.27. But I keep under my body,
and bring it
into subjection: lest that
by any means, when I
have preached to others,
I myself should be a
VII. HE IS AN ATHLETE.
II Timothy 2.5 And if a man also
strive for masteries, yet
is he not crowned,
except he strive lawfully.
A. He is running in a race,
or, striving in a contest.
Philippians 3.12 - 14.
v.12. Wherefore, my beloved, as
ye have always obeyed,
not as in my presence only, but ,
now much more in my absence,
work out your own
salvation
with fear and trembling.
v.13 For it is God
which worketh in you
both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
v.14. Do all things without
murmurings and
disputings.
B. He is to run with patience,
looking to Jesus.
Hebrews 12.1,2.
v.1 Wherefore seeing we also are
compassed about
with so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside every weight,
and the sin which
so easily beset us,
and let us run
with patience
the race that is set before us,
v.2 Looking unto
Jesus the author
and finisher
of our faith, who
for the joy that was set
before him endured the
cross, despising the shame,
and is set down at
the right hand
of the throne of God.
IV. HE IS AN HUSBANDMAN
- A FARMER
A. He must be a partaker
of the fruits.
II Timothy 2.6 The husbandman that
laboureth
must be first partaker
of the fruits.
II Timothy 2.7 Consider what I say,
and the Lord give thee
understanding in all things.
Remember
that Jesus Christ
of the seed of David
was raised from the dead
according to my gospel.
B. He is a tiller of soils,
a hard worker.
Galatians 6: 7,8 Be not deceived:
God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
For he that soweth to his flesh
shall of the flesh reap
corruption;
but he that soweth
to the Spirit shall of
the Spirit
reap everlasting life.
C. He is willing
to endure hardness. ing
II Tim. 2.9,10 Wherein I suffer
trouble, as an evildoer,
even unto bonds,
but the word of God is not
bound.
Therefore I endure
all things for the elect's sakes,
that they
may also obtain the
salvation which'
is in Christ Jesus
with eternal glory.
Ephesians 6.19,20 And for me, that
utterance may be
given unto me, that I may
open my mouth boldly, to
make known the mystery
of the gospel, for which
I am an ambassador
in bonds: that
therein I may speak boldly,
as I ought to speak.
V. HE IS A WORKMAN.
2 Timothy 2.15 Study to shew
thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the word of truth.
A. He will study so that
he will be approved before God.
II Peter 1.10 Wherefore the rather,
brethren, give
diligence
to make your calling
and election sure:
for if you do these things
ye shall never fall.
B. He is a workman that
C. He rightly divides the word of truth.
D. He will shun unnecessary discussion.
II Timothy 2.16 But shun profane
and vain
babblings:
for they will increase unto
more ungodliness.
E. He will be honorable
before the Lord.
VI. HE IS A VESSEL
2 Timothy 2.20 - 23
v.20. But in a great house there are
not only vessels
of gold and silver but also
of wood and of earth;
and some to honor,
and some to dishonor.
v. 21. If a man therefore purge
himself from these,
he shall be a vessel unto honor,
sanctified, and meet
for the Master's use,
and prepared unto every
good work.
22. Flee also youthful lusts:
but follow righteousness,
faith, charity, peace, with them
that call of the Lord
out of a pure heart.
23. But foolish and unlearned
questions
avoid, knowing
that they do gender
strifes.
A. He will be cleansed, ready
for service, separated unto
the Lord.
II Timothy 3.17 That the man
of God
may be throughly
furnished
unto all good works.
II Corinthians 6.14 - 18
v.14 Be ye not unequally yoked
together
with unbelievers:
for what fellowship
hath righteousness
with unrighteousness?
and what communion
hath light with darkness?
TO CONCLUDE
What is a Christian Like? ?
A Christian is a Son
A Son with all the legal rights
to the Father's inheritance.
Ephesians 1.7
In whom we have redemption through His blood,
even the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches
of his grace.
A Christian is a Farmer
Sowinth the seed of the Word
of God
A Christian is a Student
rightly dividing the Word of Truth
and instruct
others
to do the same.
A Christian is a Vessel
set apart for the Gospel
of Jesus Christ
cleansed and holy
for God's Spirit
to pour out upon
others.
A Christian is a Soldier
servingt in the ranks
as an enlisted
man or woman
who steps in his or her
assigned
rank
to battle the forces of evil
by trusting
The Lord
and serving
faithfully.
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TO CONCLUDE
What is a Christian Like? ?
A Christian is a Son
A Son with all the legal rights
to the Father's inheritance.
Ephesians 1.7
In whom we have redemption through His blood,
even the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches
of his grace.
A Christian is a Farmer
Sowinth the seed of the Word
of God
A Christian is a Student
rightly dividing the Word of Truth
and instruct
others
to do the same.
A Christian is a Vessel
set apart for the Gospel
of Jesus Christ
cleansed and holy
for God's Spirit
to pour out upon
others.
A Christian is a Soldier
servingt in the ranks
as an enlisted
man or woman
who steps in his or her
assigned
rank
to battle the forces of evil
by trusting
The Lord
and serving
faithfully.
Lilaclady Junebug2
cashjuneestelle@gmail.com
www.bibleladyjunebugcash.com
my soon coming website
June Estelle Cash
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