Overcoming Sin

Overcoming Sin

Proverbs 17:12 “Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, rather than a fool in his folly.” Q: What does this verse declare about the severity of the practice of sin? Psalms 32:3-4 “When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long....
Overcoming Sin

Duty

Duty is defined as “a moral obligation or responsibility.” Proverbs 21:3 “To do righteousness and justice is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice.” Q: What does it mean to you personally “to do righteousness and justice?” Q: What are some of your standards for...
Overcoming Sin

Joy

Proverbs 10:28 “The hope of the righteous is joy, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.” Q: What is the hope of the righteous? What is joy? Psalm 16:2, 4 & 11 “I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good besides You.” “The sorrows of those who have...
Purpose

Purpose

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Q: How is your purpose discovered according to this passage? Proverbs 23:7a “For as he thinks...
Purpose

Obedience

Proverbs 4:4 “Then he taught me and said to me, ‘Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live.’” Q: What does God call us to do with His commandments? Why does this give us life? Psalm 119:11 “Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not...
Purpose

The Word

Proverbs 24:3 “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.” Q: If the highest grade fuel powers a NASCAR for a race and fresh alfalfa hay fuels a horse for a derby, how is the Word of God the most high-octane fuel for a successful life?...