When you become a Christian, you become a citizen of the kingdom of God. And just like the United States has it’s own culture, God’s kingdom has a distinct culture too. As Christians, then, we’re like foreigners living out the culture of our future kingdom, and people will look at us and say, “You’re not […]
Proverbs 10:23-26 // Wisdom for Everyday Christian Life Read More »
As Christians, we’re not just forgiven of our sins so that we don’t go to hell. We’re also brought into a new way of life and given the resources to live according to God’s ways. Our faith isn’t just a safety precaution – it’s a daily guidance. And so God’s Word addresses all kinds of
Proverbs 10:22 // How to Work Wisely Read More »
Wisdom is what lies behind the New Year’s resolutions that we make. We want to live wisely and make good decisions, aligning our goals with how reality works. We make resolutions to get ourselves back together and live according to the way God set things up to work. And that’s what wisdom is. Proverbs is
Proverbs 10:18-21 // How to Use Your Words Wisely Read More »
It’s only a week after Christmas, but it probably already feels like it was a long time ago. We’re gradually leaving behind the trappings of Christmas – the wrapping paper, the decorations, the food – but we want to keep what is most important and at the center of this holiday. And as we move
Proverbs 3:19-26 // The Value of Wisdom 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 »