For what we preach is not
ourselves, but Jesus Christ
as Lord, and ourselves as
your servants for Jesus’ sake.
2 Corinthians 4:5
Make it your ambition to be a faithful steward of what God has entrusted to you.
Our desire for praise and honor is dangerous and how we respond reveals much about our character.
Instead of being proudly individualistic or surrounding yourself with angry people, look to true friends to build into your life.
The deceiver is adept at disguising his hate with fervency and charm.
Meet a person who loves to interfere in conflicts, treats it like a joke, only to makes things worse.
The sluggard has some unique skills but only for his own benefit.
The non-glory of folly: Fools should be corrected not honored.
Our lives impact others - three more ways that our uncontrolled words or actions can hurt people and create enemies.
Yes, the Old Testament does call us to love our enemy … and not to make enemies of our friends.
Using three different images, Solomon teaches us to speak corrective, reliable and gentle words.