When God calls you to Himself through Jesus Christ, He simultaneously calls you into Christian ministry. All Christians are called into ministry. There’s not some Christians who are called into ministry and other Christians who are called to just sort of be along for the ride. If you are a Christian, you are a minister. […]
Ephesians 4:1-16 – Your Ministry as a Christian Read More »
We’ve all heard of the word “integrity,” but what does it really mean? Literally, it means “completeness” or “wholeness.” The idea is of consistent character that comes out of a complete, whole heart. It’s a consistency that comes from a heart that has been made whole in God through Jesus Christ. You were designed to
Proverbs 10:9 – What It Means to Live with Integrity Read More »
We know that Christ sets us free from and cancels the record of our sin. This is the good news of Christianity. But there’s another dimension to consider as we study Proverbs: Christ also sets us right in terms of our folly. As we grow as Christians, we’ll not only grow more righteous, we’ll also
Proverbs 10:8, 17 – Wisdom for Responding to Commands & Instruction Read More »
“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame” (Proverbs 10:4-5). This is a pretty straight-forward Proverb. It’s a contrast between someone who is slack-handed and someone who is diligent. Slack-handedness causes poverty, but diligence causes richness. Someone who “gathers
Proverbs 10:4-5 – How to Be Diligent Read More »
As many among us are attempting to make better decisions in 2019, let’s let God’s wisdom guide us. In Proverbs, you’ll see that one of the hallmarks of wisdom is righteousness. When you hear the word “righteous,” you most likely think, “morally right.” This is correct, but Proverbs adds two dimensions that will help us
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Sometimes when we’re after something – no matter how difficult or easy it may be – it requires a bit of persistence. If we deem that the goal is worth the price, then we’re going to go after it. If we’re motivated enough, we’ll do whatever it takes to achieve our goals. What is one
Proverbs 3:13-18 – What is Wisdom and Why Should You Pursue It? Read More »