Conscience in an inner monitor that warns, admonishes, or gives advice and instruction by way of reproof or caution. I’m sure you’ve heard the advice, “Let your conscience be your guide.” Vines Expository Dictionary defines conscience as, “The inner faculty by which we apprehend the will of […]
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The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Life
King Solomon, who was considered the wisest man of his day penned these words in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Now all has been heard. Here is the conclusion of the matter. Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man.” To fear the Lord […]
Read moreKnowledge is the Crown of Life
Many people with multiple degrees in higher learning have no knowledge of God. How can man be so intelligent and ignorant at the same time? For example, how could politicians and judges recognizing the spiritual decadence of American youth, forbid children to pray in school? No wonder […]
Read moreExperience is the Teacher of Life
Experience has been referred to as “the school of hard knocks.” Take fire for example, some people will never have to experience the flames because they can learn by listening. Curiosity drives others to get close enough to feel the heat, but wisdom kicks in and they […]
Read moreWisdom is the Discretion of Life
Jesus told a story in Luke, chapter 6. Two men built a house each choosing different foundations. When the storm came, the house on the sand disintegrated. The house on the rock remained. The parable graphically illustrates the difference between wise and foolish choices. Wisdom is the […]
Read moreWisdom is the Discretion of Life
Jesus told a story in Luke, chapter 6. Two men built a house each choosing different foundations. When the storm came, the house on the sand disintegrated. The house on the rock remained. The parable graphically illustrates the difference between wise and foolish choices. Wisdom is the […]
Read moreUnderstanding is the Fountain of Life
What is understanding? In Proverbs 16:22, understanding is described as a fountain of life to those who have it. When you understand something, you fully comprehend, perceive, and grasp its meaning until you know that “you know.” Do you remember being in your math class before the […]
Read moreInstruction is the Platform of Life
Instruction is a command or order with directions. Have you ever known people who cannot take instruction? Some people have to attend the “school of hard knocks.” It seems that they always have to learn the hard way. Proverbs 13:13 explains, “He who scorns instruction will pay […]
Read moreThe Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Life
King Solomon, who was considered the wisest man of his day penned these words in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Now all has been heard. Here is the conclusion of the matter. Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man.” To fear the Lord […]
Read moreExperience is the Teacher of Life
Experience has been referred to as “the school of hard knocks.” Take fire for example, some people will never have to experience the flames because they can learn by listening. Curiosity drives others to get close enough to feel the heat, but wisdom kicks in and they […]
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