Bible Verses About Discipline-The Bible is a text based on the fundamentals of discipline and delayed gratification. Through the lens of the Bible, life is nothing more than a huge delayed gratification experiment. Can the human being deny physical pleasures for physical reward? That is our story. It is the tale of you and me. Can we be … Continue reading "Bible Verses About Discipline"
Proverbs 16:9 – Plan Your Way-God takes care of us. He works out events according to His will. Everything that happens does so because it aligns with God’s ultimate strategy. However, this does not excuse us from taking our own actions and making our own plans. The scripture is filled with admonitions to plan ahead, to think, and to strategize. … Continue reading "Proverbs 16:9 – Plan Your Way"
Fighting Sin – A War Worth Winning-War No man has passively become more spiritual. No one trips and falls into religion and holiness. Trying to shift human behavior demands work, and the Bible teaches that it demands warfare of a spiritual nature. We live in a Culture where people wallow in sin. And the problem is that it doesn’t stop with … Continue reading "Fighting Sin – A War Worth Winning"
You Don’t Outgrow The Fear of Hell-I’ve heard it said that “As you mature in your Christian walk you will be less motivated by the fear of hell and more motivated by a desire to go to heaven.” This is patently untrue. And frankly, it is a ridiculous statement that has no foundation in the teachings of the Bible. Let’s tear … Continue reading "You Don’t Outgrow The Fear of Hell"
20 Bible Verses About Anger-The Biblical teachings and examples of anger are plethora. From examples of man’s anger used poorly as with Cain murdering his brother Abel, to God’s righteous anger against sin and Israel, to Christ’s anger as He overturned money changing tables in the temples – the Bible is littered with examples of these natural emotions. And … Continue reading "20 Bible Verses About Anger"
Daniel’s Excellent Spirit-The Bible teaches us that Daniel excelled because he had an excellent spirit in him. This is undoubtedly speaking about his animating energy. This excellent spirit is his attitude, his character, and how he conducts himself. “Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the … Continue reading "Daniel’s Excellent Spirit"
Women Take Your Strength-Proverbs 31:3 – “Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings” What is the Bible talking about when it mentions “giving your strength to women”? The text is almost certainly talking about sexual discipline. Many ancient texts throughout history have taught the importance of controlling one’s sexual drive. … Continue reading "Women Take Your Strength"
Drinking Damages Justice-The NKJV quote of Proverbs 31:4-5 is: “It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes intoxicating drink; lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the justice of all the afflicted.” Key lessons from Proverbs 31:4-5: 1. Abstaining from Alcohol The text advises kings … Continue reading "Drinking Damages Justice"