Matthew 13.23 shows how character building dramatically increases my productivity. Hence, character development builds capacity. Pay attention! Absorbing the precepts produces a discerning character that’s capable of dramatic growth. Matthew 13.18, 23 paraphrase The Precept Explained Personal growth – on purpose – comes from diligent character building. As a result, I dramatically increase my capacity […]
Matthew 13.22 teaches that distractions are deadly because they take my focus away from that which is critical. So, keep looking straight ahead! Pay attention! The precepts are choked-out by life’s distractions and by materialism. Matthew 13.18, 22 paraphrase The Precept Explained My ability to focus is critical. Likewise, where I focus is also critical. […]
From Matthew 13.20-21 I learn that seeds don’t root deeply in thin, rocky soil. Likewise, blind spots in my life indicate shallowness. Unfortunately, shallow-mindedness is deadly! Pay attention! The precepts don’t thrive in a shallow character. Matthew 13.18, 20-21 paraphrase The Precept Explained You don’t know what you don’t know! Hence, the need for outside […]
According to Matthew 13.18-19, narrow-mindedness is deadly! So, don’t be hard-headed and inflexible because everyone suffers as a result. Pay attention! The precepts don’t take root in a stubborn character. Matthew 13.18-19 paraphrase The Precept Explained I limit what I can contribute as a professional when I will not listen to good advice. Likewise, I […]
Proverbs 2.21-22 teaches that I enjoy a stable, settled life by finding a clear purpose and by living with integrity. Hence, I learn that clean living does pay off! A spiritually upright life produces stability and directs me toward God-given purpose. Conversely, a godless life is a disaster! Proverbs 2.21-22 paraphrase The Precept Explained While […]