Cultivate a Teachable Spirit
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. (Proverbs 15:32) One of the fastest ways to grow spiritually is to remain teachable. God often uses His Word, His Spirit, and godly leaders to correct, guide, and strengthen us. Unfortunately, pride causes many people to resist correction, even when […]
Cultivate Loyalty and Honor
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. (1 Thessalonians 5:13) One of the most overlooked principles in the Christian life is the principle of loyalty and honor. God places people in our lives to teach us, guide us, encourage us, and help us grow. When we learn to value and […]
Love Guided by Wisdom
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment. (Philippians 1:9) Love is one of the greatest evidences of spiritual growth, but biblical love is not driven by emotions alone. God desires that our love increases together with understanding and discernment. When love is guided […]
Lessons from the life of Elijah
Elias (Elijah) was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. (James 5:17-18) […]