From Proverbs 18.22 and 19.14, we learn that relationships are one way to find good from God. Thus, how I find good from God is to recognize that the relationships He provides are beneficial to me. The Precept Explained Finding good in life is good! Similarly, I tend to find what I’m looking for in […]
Wisdom makes a remarkable claim about itself. It says: wisdom produces sustainable abundance! Moreover, that abundance is of ultimate value to a leader because it’s better than material wealth. In fact, the abundance of wisdom brings a leader honor. Also, wisdom produces in a leader good judgment. Wherefore, wisdom produces sustainable abundance. The Precept Explained: […]
Leaders set goals for themselves and for their organizations. Here’s a new years resolution for a leader. Use Proverbs 4.25-27 to focus on accomplishing the goals you’ve set! The Precept Applied Goal setting is a common New Years activity. Typically, those goals appear as resolutions that are quickly forgotten. For example, by one estimate resolutions […]
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. […]
Proverbs 11.5 observes the importance of my spiritual life in regard to life purpose. In fact, it says finding a purposeful life depends on my spirituality. To find life purpose and clear direction, pursue righteousness. Otherwise, I risk failure. Proverbs 11.5 paraphrase The Precept Explained Spiritual integrity produces life purpose and clear direction, according to […]