The verses for reading and meditation are Proverbs 10:9-17 (NLT), I’ve mentioned them first because they contain a good example of a wise saying that must be examined in the context of what the entire Bible says about a particular subject – I’ve highlighted the relevant area: “People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked [...]
Selwyn spends one more day looking at the subject of diligence. I think it’s important to realise that it’s hard, if not impossible, to maintain a high level of perseverance over a long period of time based on our own strength. The essential element is prayer – prayer, in which we seek, on a daily [...]
I liked today’s study because Selwyn addresses the incorrect view that once you become a Christian all your problems are over; this view is far from the truth – when we follow Christ, we also carry our own cross! “Flaw No. 1: Once you become a Christian you will never have any more problems. It’s [...]
Today, Selwyn answers the question:”What’s the point of diligence.” He says: ” …It is because in the arena of perseverance that true character is forged, shaped, tempered and polished. It is in the daily grind – in the hard and often tedious duties of life – that the character of Jesus is given the maximum [...]
Selwyn continues his talk on the need for hope in Christ, to fuel our ability to be persistent and diligent in our work for God. He says: ” … in many ways life is a task – a tough one that is sometimes well-nigh unbearable. That’s why we need to have Jesus at the centre of our [...]
Selwyn continues his discussion on diligence as one of his seven pillars of wisdom. I always feel uneasy when people use the word ‘secret’, I don’t have a major issue with Selwyn’s use of the word – but, I do have real objections to its use when authors imply that there are levels of knowledge [...]
Words that scar
One of my main regrets is that I discovered, late in life, just how hurtful words can be; and, in the same way – words, that should have been said, but never were. For example, I should have told my parents before they died, just how much I loved them and how much I appreciated the [...]
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