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5 days ago · Proverbs will return here again and again. From Wilson, “Everyday wisdom must be based on a relationship with God. The recurrence of fear of the Lord language draws attention to the contrast in this opening chapter between the path of folly (1:8–19) and the way of wisdom (1:20–33).”. It’s hard to know which comes first: ignoring God ...
2 days ago · For holiness, dear friends, is the beginning of wisdom. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). The world does not need another scholar who can debate finer points of theology or another preacher who can charm the masses with eloquent words.
1 day ago · I need to preach. I also, as Saint Paul says, need to "drive my body and train it, for fear that, after having preached to others, I myself should be disqualified." (1 Corinthians 9:27) For those reasons, my approach to preaching is to prayerfully listen to the Lord’s conviction of my own heart.
5 days ago · Augustine draws a helpful distinction between two types of fear: He who has a filial fear of the Lord, tries to do his Will. Different is the fear of servants; servants fear for the penalty, children fear for love of the father. We are children of God; let us fear Him from the sweetness of charity, not from the bitterness of dread.
2 days ago · Nothing is wasted when it is shared with Me.”. The Lord can wipe all darkness away! It may not have started with you, a cycle, but it can end with you—and subsequently with your children and grandchildren. Insecurity, bitterness. The negative traits that run in your family should stop once they run into you.
1 day ago · Ari Welkom, known on stage as Avatari, is an LA-based alt-rock singer and actor. A Harvard graduate, married father of two, and former college athlete, he practices martial arts and champions anti ...
1 day ago · Cause 1 — Fear “What will they think of me?” I fear this has to do with the image we have of ourselves. Self-confidence begins with understanding who we are in Christ. Matthew 6:33. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. His righteousness is a gift! Ephesians 2:8-9
