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December 5, 2024Prudence
Do you need wisdom so you can become skilled at godly living? Then become a student of Proverbs. It can transform your way of thinking.
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Old Testament
Struggling through reading the lesser-known Old Testament passages and long prophetic oracles may seem to have little relevance to everyday 21st-century life. But there are important things we can learn from the Old Testament. First, the New Testament is based on the Old Testament. Second, the Old Testament reveals the character of God. Third, the Old Testament has transformational power. Its message transcends time, geography, and culture. It speaks to everyone, everywhere, in every situation.
Listening for Crickets
In Ecclesiastes 1:14, King Solomon says “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.” If there is nothing to be hopeful about “under the sun,” there must be something beyond it.
Just Talk to Fred
There’s nothing like talking to someone who has been there to learn what it’s all about. Where are you looking for answers to learn the meaning of life? Take it from King Solomon, you won’t find it in anywhere but in Christ.
Who Cares?
King Solomon called the attempt to find meaning in this world, “chasing after the wind.” In his journal, the book of Ecclesiastes, he talks about the difficulty of a life lived apart from Christ.
Reverence and Respect
Reading the book of Proverbs will give you reverence for the Lord. We need that today. A deep reverence and respect for God.
Dreams Not Yet Lived
King Solomon lived out his dreams. He enjoyed every pleasure the world had to offer, and it came up short. Solomon discovered living a life devoted to pleasure is meaningless.
A Book for Living
If you need wisdom to become skilled at godly living, become a student of the Proverbs. It’s one of the riches volumes of vertical wisdom for horizontal living ever written.
Joseph: The Dreamer of Faith and Forgiveness
Sometimes we’re at the receiving end of others’ bad choices, facing hardship and pain that we didn’t invite into our lives. It’s during these struggles that we can draw inspiration from the remarkable story of the Old Testament character Joseph.
Job: Faithful through Adversity
The Old Testament character of Job was a man of unwavering character. God allowed Satan to strip Job of everything he had. Despite these harsh trials, God knew Job would remain faithful.
Lions in Daniel's Den
One of Chuck Swindoll’s favourite Bible stories is Daniel in the lions’ den, although he thinks it should be called the lions in Daniel’s den.
