The Path of Blessing, The Path of Trouble

In general, those walking the path of wisdom will be blessed in every area, while those walking the path of the fool will find their lives filled with trouble.

Proverbs 14:11

The Integrity of the Wise

The wise are called to lives of integrity – speaking truthfully, acting honestly, and behaving reliably.

Proverbs 13:6

The Tongue of the Wise

The wise realize the power of the tongue, and carefully guard and use it to bring blessing rather than curse.

Proverbs 18:20-21

The Self-Control of the Wise

The wise cultivate self-control, building helpful traits and restricting harmful desires.

Proverbs 25:28

The Teachable Heart of the Wise

The wise have teachable hearts that hunger for instruction and even correction so that they may become wiser.

Proverbs 13:1

The Humility of the Wise

The wise person will reject pride and embrace the humility that flows from recognizing our own unworthiness before God.

Proverbs 11:2

The Sexual Life of the Wise

The wise person will avoid all sexual immorality but will enjoy a passionate sexual relationship with their spouse.

Proverbs 5:1-23 (& Song of Solomon)

The Heart of the Wise – Shaping Our Souls for Character

The key to a godly character is carefully guarding our hearts because the state of the heart determines character.

Proverbs 4:20-23

The Gate to the Way of Wisdom: The Fear of the Lord

The gate to the way of wisdom is the fear of the Lord — a proper reverence and awe for our great God.

Proverbs 1:7

The Way of Wisdom

The wisdom books of the Old Testament teach us how to shape our souls so that we acquire the skill to learn and live successfully in this fallen world.

Proverbs 1:1-7

The Tragedy of Divorce

Divorce is a tragedy arising from man’s sin which produces devastating effects on all involved, so Christians should always work to save marriages.

Matthew 19:1-9; Malachi 2:16

The Purposes of Marriage

Marriage must be centered on God, and its true purposes are found in fulfilling our call to display God’s image in all the earth.

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-24

The Covenant Nature of Marriage

Marriage is a life-long covenant between a man and a woman to be exclusively faithful to one another.

Malachi 2:13-16

Does God Allow Homosexual Marriage?

Although Christians must show compassion to those trapped in homosexuality, we must be clear that it is a sin, and that God would never condone homosexual marriage.

Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:3-6

Is Cohabitation the Same As Marriage?

Cohabitation is different in both purpose and practice from marriage, and it does not fit the biblical parameters for marriage and thus does not benefit the individuals or society.

Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:3-6

Biblical Principles for Selecting A Marriage Partner (Part 2)

When thinking about a marriage partner, we need to follow God’s wisdom and choose someone, not based on external looks, but on the basis of godly character.

Proverbs 31:10, 30