A few weeks ago I took our college group---and later in the week, our young professionals---through a study on what the Proverbs say about diligence. The week prior we had all been laid low by the many Proverbs that condemn laziness. I began the lesson my noting that diligence is an "all of life" issue. … Continue reading The Connection Between Assurance, Depression, and Diligence
Godly Diligence Leads to Recognition without Self-Promotion
The desire for self-promotion is native to the human heart. We are all tempted to exalt ourselves in some measure, whether on a large or small scale. It seems, however, that social media has a special way of encouraging and showcasing one's indulgence in this temptation. Granted, social media is not the cause of self-promotion; it is only … Continue reading Godly Diligence Leads to Recognition without Self-Promotion
8 Traits of The Sluggard
Over the past several years of my Christian life I have found that regular reading through the Proverbs is an immediately useful practice. For one thing, I am brought face-to-face with the sluggard. As I read and linger over passages that speak of the lazy man, my own heart is exposed and I am convicted of my tendency toward … Continue reading 8 Traits of The Sluggard
Be Quiet and Listen: A Verse for Seminary Students
Proverbs 18:2 is a verse seminary students (like me) would do well to memorize: "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his own opinion." How easy it is for me to convince myself of my theological expertise, waxing eloquent with friends, explaining things to professors (as if they needed my instruction!) … Continue reading Be Quiet and Listen: A Verse for Seminary Students
Contradictions or a Perfect Balance: Thoughts on Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes
A wrong understanding and application of Scripture can bring great confusion to one's life and severely wound a soul. Shepherds who truly love their flock will make it a priority, then, to not only teach the Scriptures accurately, but also apply it to their people with great care and precision. The latter is just as … Continue reading Contradictions or a Perfect Balance: Thoughts on Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes
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