How to Balance Your Life
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 “A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God,…
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 “A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God,…
Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of God provides many lessons for His followers. The parables of the sower, weeds, mustard seed, yeast, hidden treasure, pearl of great price, and the…
Humility is the antidote for pride. We surrender to God’s refining work in our lives, resulting in obedience and faith.
Pride is deceptive. A proud attitude can cause us to be self-reliant, and to steal God’s glory for our own self-aggrandizement.
Humble men like Moses see Gods power and glory and are empowered to serve Him as kingdom priests in this world.
Pride can cause us to miss God’s blessing in our lives when we refuse to depend on Him. We must find our identity and value in Him.
Pride is an over-concern with self, self-condemnation, and selfishness. We must learn to express our needs in a healthy way.
Women were not honored in the known world during the time of King Solomon’s reign. Unfortunately, women were considered property or second-class citizens. Israel’s idolatrous neighbors based their value of…
Godly wives and mothers are as priceless as rubies. Their quiet acts of love and service to their families deserve praise and heart-felt appreciation. God demonstrates His high regard for…
Reading the list of character qualities in Proverbs 31 can be daunting. No one person could possibly embody all of these traits or perform all of these tasks. Proverbs…
A wife should be a safe place for her husband. She should be a trustworthy and supportive confidant. Her husband should also praise his wife and be her spiritual leader.…
A “God-fearing” woman is not a terrified woman, but a wife and mother who lives in joyful intimacy with God. Reverence and respect for the God who loves her guides…
When God makes you responsible for disciplining others, you are accountable to Him. Such discipline and discipling will require tremendous thought, time, and energy on your part as you invest…
We learn that God provides a place for His children, gives His laws, explains the benefits of obeying His laws, explains the punishment of disobedience, explains the process of restoration,…
God knows what is best for us. He created us (Psalm 139:13). He is omniscient and eternal (Isaiah 46:10; Revelation 21:6a). God is love (1 John 4:8); therefore, all He…
Before Adam and Eve sinned, they existed in perfect harmony with each other and with God. But when sin entered the picture, their purity was replaced with the bent for…
Solomon teaches us that wisdom will make us wise, discreet and discerning. The structure and meaning of Proverbs is discussed. We can learn from this wisdom literature to be mature,…
Foolishness can destroy lives. When we are unwise in our choices, we can hurt not only ourselves, but everyone around us. God is faithful to forgive and give us grace…
Motivation-a passion to get wisdom, acquisition-a careful study of God’s Word, application-a pragmatic integration of truth into daily life, and persistence-a continuous pursuit of truth will bring depth and grace…
The life of King Solomon teaches us the context for his wisdom literature. The life lessons the wise king learned are practical, powerful examples of how to live a godly…
King Solomon built a magnificent temple for God and an even more splendid palace for himself. Instead of increasing his devotion to God, he began to love foreign women and…
King Solomon experienced God’s revelation in a powerful way. We can also learn insight, discernment, and guidance by studying God’s Word.
King Solomon learns life lessons from his experience as King of Israel. We glean wisdom from his allies, his enemies, and his choices to follow God.
Jesus Christ is the embodiment of Divine wisdom. Through the person of Christ, we live in power, seated in the heavenlies, protected by His armor. To choose truth is to…