In Proverbs 8.35 I learn that finding wisdom is how I obtain favor from the Lord. As such, absorbing the precepts in Proverbs positions me to be blessed by God! The Precept Explained Being favored, thus receiving goodwill from someone, is a good thing. For a person of faith, receiving God’s favor is especially good. […]
When I absorb the precepts I change how I talk. Conversely, the words of the foolishly unteachable are idle chatter. A Precept-driven Life Proverbs 10.8 defines a precept-driven life. Basically, it says the wise-hearted absorb the precepts. In doing so, they become precept-driven. In contrast, the babbling of the foolishly unteachable is self-destructive. Hence, there […]
The language of faith includes terms like holy, sanctification, and eternal life. This lesson series examines characteristics of God in relation to these terms. For instance, in this lesson we look at how a loving God saves me by faith. Key Passage: Romans 3.19-31 In Romans 3 Paul argues that we can never be perfect […]
Thoughtfulness is beneficial for a leader. However, absent a just character, thoughtfulness becomes scheming. Thus, deep thoughtfulness requires a just character. What Were You Thinking? Deep thoughtfulness is good because it overcomes my inexperience, builds interpersonal discretion, and increases my self-confidence. Unfortunately, I can spend lots of time thinking about stuff that gets me into […]
What better place for a leader to receive impartial advice than from the universal precepts of wisdom! In fact, strong leadership rests on a just character. Moreover, that just character recognizes impartial advice! Thus, strong leadership rests, in part, on the leader’s ability to identify impartial advice. However, that advice must be coupled with the […]