PRE-REQUISITES OF GOOD TEACHING The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable. Proverbs 15:2 I still tremble with fear knowing that I have been called to be a teacher of the Word. In the beginning of my ministry, I was a recording artist and never could have imagined the future. I’ve learned the hard …
AM I SPIRITUALLY STREET SMART? To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth. Proverbs 1:4 It would have been completely safe for a naive person to live in Eden. There would have been no need for discretion since there was no need to protect yourself from anyone or anything. No need to discern good from evil. …
IS PONDERING SELF-SERVING? The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer. Proverbs 15:28 Someone who is shy is very hard to get to know. It takes a long time for them to feel safe in a relationship. They move slowly toward others and intimacy is not quickly achieved. Many hurt deeply from …
SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE “Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.” Proverbs 9:8 Since the Word of God is ‘profitable for correction and for instruction in righteousness’, it would also stand to reason that the messenger who brings the Word of God to others is also bringing …
YOUR REACTION TO GOOD NEWS Good news puts fat on the bones. Proverbs 15:30 What do you do when you get good news? It would be interesting to give good news to ten people and note their different reactions. Not all would dance and exclaim, even though they are happy. Each person processes …
THE CENTER OF ATTENTION The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33 An arrogant man boasts because he wants to be honored. He is not content to live his life quietly with integrity. He fears that he might forfeit recognition if he removes himself from the center of …
WHAT’S YOUR SECRET? The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to turn aside from the snares of death. Proverbs 13:14 The older I get, the more I am in touch with the fact that my mind has turned into a running catalogue of information. Perhaps like you, I’ve asked many I’ve …
