We need to get to know one another by going deep. Why do we need to draw out the counsel of a person’s heart? How do we use it?

Tempted to stop listening?

For the Christian, whatever his circumstance, whatever his lot in life, he has a Friend who sticks closer than a brother. His friendship is not based on our circumstances, or our accomplishments, or our pedigree, but on His faithfulness. His love for us is truly unconditional. That’s friendship you can count on! Who is this friend?

The Proverbs are full of great practices and ways to keep us from danger and evil. The better we know Godʻs Word, the more equipped we are in every complicated situation and can apply His wisdom (not our own) in ways that bring glory to Him and keep us from trouble.

Each conversation is an opportunity to witness to those we are talking with, both by word and by how we carry ourselves. It’s an opportunity to act wisely or foolishly. Which will you choose?

As God may have provided you with one, two, or many reliable friends, he also calls us to be that loyal friend.

This proverb warns of the evil that can come on a family or a house when one returns evil for good. However, if we look at the New Testament, we see that this proverb is just a baseline.

It isn’t age itself that brings a crown of glory to a person, but age in the ways of righteousness.  Since we aren’t getting younger, we should all strive for this crown of glory.  But how can we do it?

As ambassadors for Christ, our lives should be pleasing to the Lord. However, if we are not saved by our merit and we cannot be snatched away, why is it still important to do good works?

We see a comparison between the hot-tempered person and the one slow to anger, and what the outcomes are between the two. But what does this mean for you and me? And more importantly, the gospel?