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Wisdom from the Proverbs

Ryan Lowery

Proverbs 3:13-35

In our age of information overload, our culture is still starving for wisdom. God offers His wisdom to us as His children throughout the book of Proverbs. Through the Proverbs we can see things as they truly are, through God's perspective. God wants us to have a teachable heart, to value His Word, and therefore be able to reap the benefits of His wisdom. \r\n

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Tough Love

Scott Risley

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Instruction on the principle of biblical loving discipline, or the importance of exercising "tough love" in the Christian community is given. Paul writes, "keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life." Though at first glance such a statement might seem judgmental and unloving, according to the Bible, taking a hard stance on biblical truth is one of the most loving things fellow Christians can do for one another. Those who follow God have a decision to make: will the body of Christ imitate the apathy of the postmodern world, or will we choose to love people, no matter the cost?

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What is the Difference Between a Country Club and the Body of Christ?

Dennis McCallum

2 Thessalonians 2:15-3:18

Paul writes in his letter about discipline in the church, and how discipline is for the good of the believer and for the good of the group. Unlike judgment, discipline is looking toward the future, giving someone knowledge of and tools for what they need to change. In groups that do not have discipline, lives don't change, there is low morale, and major change by God isn't seen.

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What Do You Want?

Ruth W

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Where will we set our hearts and minds - on God, or on our flesh? Paul uses the 40 year journey of the Israelites in the desert to demonstrate what it looks like when we lack faith and lose focus. Paul then uses the image of an athlete to show what it looks like for a Christian to have discipline and endurance with their sights on the prize. Choosing the right focus affects every area of our lives.

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The Fool and the Sluggard

Scott Risley

Proverbs 6:6-11

King Solomon reflects on the fool and the sluggard. The first twelve verses define the fool and how to interact with him. The last four verses describe the cousin of the fool, the sluggard. Steps to overcome laziness are presented. Gary DeLashmutt's paper on combating besetting sins of the phlegmatic temperament is recommended. A quote from Watchman Nee's "The Normal Christian Worker" is included.

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A Life Centered in God

Dennis McCallum

Proverbs 3:1-12

There are six points that lead to proper interpretation of the promises laid out in Proverbs. As we understand these points, God's promises become more clear. One of the promises that God makes to His followers is to make their paths straight. In order to fully realize this promise and experience it in our own life, we must first choose to entrust our whole self to God. Compartmentalizing the areas we give over to God will not allow us to fully experience this promise.

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The Armor of God

Scott Risley

Ephesians 6:11-24

God has given us several methods of defense and one method of attack for dealing with spiritual warfare. Paul uses a soldier's uniform as a metaphor to illustrate these practices. With prayer, faith, and the sword that is God's Word, we can stand up to Satan.

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God's Wisdom and Church Discipline

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Corinthians 5:1-13

In response to unchecked sin (a man carrying on a sexual relationship with his father's wife), Paul rebukes the Corinthian church for not practicing the church discipline that is warranted. When practiced correctly, church discipline can be redemptive and loving. It can help bring the person to a point of repentance, it maintains the spiritual health and zeal of the community practicing it, and it upholds the integrity of the church which is attractive to the watching world. It's important to remember, however, that church discipline is only meant for serious and chronic behavior and only for those who claim to know Jesus.

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Rekindling the Fire

Jim Leffel

2 Timothy 1:1-7

The apostle Paul encourages Timothy in his effort to lead the church in Ephesus by reminding him of the gift of Christ's forgiveness, and the God-given abilities to accomplish His purposes. By not neglecting these gifts and moving forward, Christians can cultivate genuine spiritual excitement and vitality. Includes information from "Spiritual Leadership" by Oswald Sanders.

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