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Proverbs: Practical wisdom for life.

Read: Proverbs 1–3.

Today’s passage: Proverbs 3:27–28

The theme of Proverbs is wisdom. It serves as a kind of explanation of Matthew 7:24–27, using simple differences and similarities to teach life’s lessons. Knowledge refers to learning facts, but wisdom is the ability to use and apply those facts well (2:1–6). Those who seek wisdom are protected and kept safe by it (2:8; 3:5–6), while those who are careless, foolish, or reject wisdom (1:4, 7; 3:34) will face the results of their choices.

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Life, Death, And The Resurrection.

Read: Job 13-16.

Today’s Passage: Job 14:7-9

Job speaking seriously about death.

Given all that he has lost, it’s understandable that he would contemplate and even wish for death. This isn’t the first time Job has thought about such things, as we see earlier in Job 7:9-10. In his reflections,

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How Have Overcommitted Lifestyles Hindered the Church? (Part 2)

By Brian Mitchell

We need to see our overcrowded lives, as not merely a problem which needs to be overcome, but a problem that has created other problems which are far more serious. This is a problem which hinders the cause of Christ because it keeps us distracted from the fact that our real purpose in life is not being fulfilled. Do we have any doubt where the problem of being overcommitted comes from? It comes from the devil, and when we fill our lives with so many inconsequential activities, we are literally playing into his hands to neutralize our effectiveness in this world.

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Overcommitted Lifestyles (Part 1)

By Brian Mitchell

One of the most dangerous tendencies of the average American today is the tendency to over commit themselves. Unfortunately, this is a problem that has affected the Lord’s people as well. Often we commit to too many activities and concerns that are unrelated to the work of the Lord and thus hinder us in our abilities to serve the Lord effectively and fruitfully. Many times we find ourselves in the same predicament as Martha—Lk.10:41-42.

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Experiencing Spiritual Victory.

How many of us want to experience spiritual victory? How many of us want to have happy and joyful lives? Continue reading “Experiencing Spiritual Victory.” →

Proverbs: God’s wisdom for life.

I truly appreciate the beauty and simplicity of the book of Proverbs. It has been a favorite of mine for many years. Continue reading “Proverbs: God’s wisdom for life.” →

Judges: a book about the ups and downs of life.

Last week we spoke about the book of Joshua. A wonderfully encouraging book filled with stories of victory and courage. There are times when we can relate to Joshua but often we find ourselves more closely connected with the book of Judges. Judges tells us the story of life. A life filled with ups and downs, victories and defeats. An honest and humbling picture of life as we know it.

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Consecrated victorious living has many parts to it.

Last week, we considered the hard truth that many begin the new life in Christ but many do not finish it. The key to understanding why this is true is found in our level of commitment. To live a successful Christian life requires that I am completely committed to it.

To live a consecrated, victorious Christian life is not easy in the physical sense. It is intrinsically difficult. First, it requires a choice be made; secondly, after the choice is made, it must be supported and recommitted with grace, care, and effort. Continue reading “Consecrated victorious living has many parts to it.” →

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