Proverbs 16.32 – chances are you have let this tiger out, and on more than one occassion. Anger is an increasingly big problem in our country, even in our churches. Through the wisdom of Proverbs and the insight of Scripture there are some clear guidelines on how to tame this tiger that all too often rears it head and roars. Following some simple but powerful steps can help us control anger, sin that is “crouching at the door.”
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Proverbs 4.1-27 – Happy Father’s Day! Proverbs gives some sound advice to all fathers who seek to offer sound advice to their children, no matter what their age. This passage provides a challenge to everyone. Specific to fathers, he is a man of counsel; he is a man of courage; he is a man of character; and he is a man of caution.
Proverbs 16.18 – It’s easy to fall into the trap. We get a better grade than someone or we receive a promotion at work or our apple pie is the best in the county fair and our attitude changes. Suddenly we feel we’re superior in some way. Maybe just a little at first, but none the less, pride settles in and it begins to grow. Watch out. God opposes our pride. Like a marshmallow peep that puffs up and then explodes in the microwave, so our passage explains that pride will experience destruction, the Lord will see to it. We investigate the posturing of pride, the peril of pride and the prevention of pride.
Genesis 1.26-28 – In a day of confusing morals what behavior and belief is right when culture changes? In a very delicate matter that affects our country the issue of homosexuality is dealt with very candidly in Scripture. With the convictions that should be framed from the Bible, what should the response of the believer be? Christ offers hope and help. We are the conduit of God’s grace and love.