False teaching about prosperity has blinded many to Biblical teaching. We don’t give to God for the purpose of getting from God, but it is true that God blesses those who give. The point of distinction is one of motivation. Do we give to get, or give to give honor and thanks to God? In…
The thirsty person who is given half a glass of water can complain that it’s not a full glass or be grateful it is no less than half full. It’s a matter of perspective and of choice. Learning to give thanks in all things is a life-changing, and heart altering, exercise. Prayer is mentioned only…
It is a frightening thought, but true: Every time we open our mouth we run the risk of sinning. Likewise, the longer we talk. The secret is having a heart controlled by Christ so that our speech does the same as His—build up His body. A company named Bell Data ran an ad in the…
Who are your friends? Not like Facebook friends, but in-person, in-your-life friends. The people you work with, your immediate and extended family, your neighbors and associates all could qualify—but on different levels. Finding a loyal and longstanding friend is to find someone rare, and requires being that same kind of friend. Perhaps you have heard…
In this lesson we discover why discipline is a requirement for children. Contrary to popular theories, children who have not been disciplined by their parents are often the most unhappy. Setting a child free to be and do however he wants is to sentence him to confusion. Only loving, parental discipline can place a child’s…
Sexual immorality is part of the menu for dialogue, entertainment, and participation in today’s world. It is so pervasive—even in the church—that we have become insensitive to it. But Proverbs teaches that sexual immorality is a path that leads to death and destruction for ALL participants. Very few people in America, if not the world, know…
In this weeks lesson we will discover the true source of wisdom. In our culture, with its focus on education, we have mistaken knowledge and intelligence for wisdom. Even the elderly are assumed to be wise solely on the basis of their years. But the book of Proverbs reveals there is only one source for…