The language of faith includes terms such as salvation, sanctification, and eternal life. This lesson series examines characteristics of God related to these concepts. More specifically, this post discusses how God rewards my faith in Him. Key Passage: Hebrews 11.1-6 Faith means I have confidence in receiving what I hope for (Hebrews 11.1). In fact, […]
Proverbs 19.16 says a precept-driven life thinks long-term. It identifies that which is of ultimate value. Conversely, short-term thinking is destructive. Wherefore, think long-term! A precept-driven life will think long-term about spiritual values, whereas short-term thinking is deadly. Proverbs 19.16 paraphrase The Sequence First, my time perspective drives my thinking. A short-term outlook produces shallow […]
Proverbs 13.13 is a contrast. In fact, it contrasts hardheadedness and reverencing the precepts. When I get the fundamentals, I get rewarded! Hardheadedness is destructive but reverence for the precepts brings reward. Proverbs 13.13 paraphrase What’s Important? I pay attention to what’s important to me. Conversely, I ignore what’s unimportant. It’s important for me to […]