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Proverbs 4:13-17 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 4, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Proverbs 4:13-17 Hold on to instruction; do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.  Do not set foot on the path of the wicked, or walk in the way of evil men.  Avoid it, do not travel on it, turn from it and go on your way.  For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.  They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. 

 Even friends can make you fall.  It is difficult for people to accept the fact that friends and acquaintances might be luring them to do wrong.  Young people who want to be accepted would never want to confront or criticize a friend for wrong plans or actions.  Many other people can’t even see how their friend’s actions could lead to trouble.  While we should be accepting of others, we need a healthy skepticism about human behavior.  When you feel yourself being heavily influenced, proceed with caution.  Don’t let your friends cause you to fall into sin.

Proverbs 3:3 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 3, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Proverbs 3:3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 

 Love and faithfulness are important character qualities.  Both involve actions as well as attitudes.  A loving person not only feels love; he or she also acts loyally and responsibly.  A faithful person not only believes the truth; he or she also works for justice for others.  Thoughts and words are not enough.  Our lives should reveal whether we are truly loving and faithful.  We all should be asking ourselves, do our actions measure up to our attitudes?

Spiritual Training 03 February 2011

Posted: February 3, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Jeremiah 6:10 To whom can I speak and give warning? Who will listen to me? Their ears are closed, so they cannot hear.  The word of the LORD is offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it.

 The people became angry and closed their ears.  They wanted no part of God’s commands because living for God did not appear very exciting.  As in Jeremiah’s day, people today dislike God’s demand for disciplined living.  As unsetting as people responses might be, we must continue to share God’s word.  Our responsibility is to present God’s word; their responsibility is to accept it.  We must not let what people want to hear determine what we say.

Proverbs 2:6-7 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 2, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Proverbs 2:6-7 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.  He hold victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless. 

 God gives us wisdom and victory but not for drifting through life or acting irresponsibly with his gifts and resources.  If we are faithful and keep our purpose in life clearly in mid, he will keep us from pride and greed.

Spiritual Training 02 February 2011

Posted: February 2, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Maryland Churches, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Jeremiah 5:21 – Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes, but do not see who have ears but do not hear.

 Have you spoken to someone, only to realize that the person hasn’t heard a word you were saying? Jeremiah told the people that their eyes and ears did them no good because they refused to see or hear God’s message.  The people of Judah and Israel were foolishly deaf when God promised blessings for obedience and destruction for disobedience.  When God speaks through his Word or his messengers, we harm ourselves if we fail to listen.  God’s message will never change us unless we listen to it.

Proverbs 1:7 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 1, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Proverbs 1:7 –  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.   

 One of the most annoying types of people is a know-it all, a person who has a dogmatic opinion about everything, is closed to anything new, resents discipline, and refuses to learn.  Solomon calls this kind of person a fool.  Don’t be a know-it-all.  Instead, be open to the advice of others, especially those who know you well and can give valuable insight and counsel.  Learn how to learn from others.  Remember, only God knows it all.

Spiritual Training 01 February 2011

Posted: February 1, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Jeremiah 4:22 – My people are fools; they do not know me. They are senseless children; they have no understanding.  They are skilled in doing evil; they know not how to do good.

 Judah was skilled in doing evil and did not know how to do good.  Right living is more than simply avoiding sin.  It requires decision and discipline.  We must develop skills in right living because our behavior attracts attention to our God.  We should pursue excellence in Christian living with as much effort as we pursue excellence at work.

Spiritual Training 31 January 2011

Posted: January 31, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Jeremiah 4:22 –  My people are fools; they do not know me. They are senseless children; they have no understanding.  They are skilled in doing evil; they know not how to do good.

 Judah was skilled in doing evil and did not know how to do good.  Right living is more than simply avoiding sin.  It requires decision and discipline.  We must develop skills in right living because our behavior attracts attention to our God.  We should pursue excellence in Christian living with as much effort as we pursue excellence at work.

Spiritual Training 29 January 2011

Posted: January 29, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Jeremiah 3:11-13 – The Lord said to me, Faithless Israel is more righteous than unfaithful Judah.  Go proclaim this message toward the north: Return, faithless Israel declares the LORD, I will frown on you no longer, for I am merciful, declares the LORD, I will not be angry forever, Only acknowledge your guilt-you have rebelled against the LORD your God, you have scattered your favors to foreign gods, under every spreading tree and have not obeyed me.    

 Israel was not even trying to look as if it were obeying God, but Judah maintained the appearance of right faith without a true heart.  Believing the right doctrines without heartfelt commitment is like offering sacrifices without true repentance.  Judah’s false repentance brought Jeremiah’s words of condemnation.  To live without faith is hopeless; to express sorrow without change is treacherous and unfaithful.  Being sorry for sin is not enough.  Repentance demands a change of mind and heart that results in changed behavior.  

 

Proverbs 29:1 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: January 29, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Proverbs 29:1- A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes, will suddenly be destroyed-without remedy.

 Warnings rarely come with countdowns.  We can’t tell when we’ve had our last chance to change.  When we, like the person in this proverb, refuse to consider valid criticism, we leave Ourselves open to sudden disaster.   The moment we realize that a change is necessary is the best moment to take action.  What significant adjustments have been on hold in your life for too long?

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