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PROVERBS 3:5–6; 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do (Prov. 16:3 niv). For the past few days we have been examining how properly to understand God’s will concerning our vocation. Fundamental to such an understanding is an established balance between remaining diligent in our calling and trusting God to direct our steps. Work that … Continue reading “COMMIT TO THE LORD”

LAMENTATIONS 3:40–66 Let us examine our ways and test them and let us return to the Lord (Lam. 3:40 niv). A study of practical Christianity inevitably gives rise to a number of questions regarding its application. As you study general principles by which to govern your life, the specifics are often left to your own … Continue reading “KNOWING YOURSELF”

1 TIMOTHY 1 The goal … is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience … (1 Tim. 1:5 niv). How does the conscience work? There has been much debate in theological circles concerning exactly what the conscience is and how it works. Some say it functions in the rational faculty of … Continue reading “THE PRACTICAL SYLLOGISM”

PROVERBS 14:1; 31:10–31 Every wise woman builds her house … (Prov. 14:1). If you work outside the home, you usually work with other people who hold you accountable and give encouragement. This is not the case for the housewife, who labors alone throughout the day until her husband comes home. While her family’s praise should … Continue reading “HOUSE OF THE WISE”

PROVERBS 16:1, 9; 21:1 A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps (Prov. 16:9). Many Christians are guilty of carrying out their own plans without depending on God’s direction. They do not bathe their decisions in prayer, seek godly counsel, accept the lot into which God has cast them, or watch … Continue reading “THE LORD’S DIRECTION”

PROVERBS 21:25–26; 26:13–16 The desire of the slothful kills him, for his hands refuse to labor (Prov. 21:25). When many people envision Paradise, they picture Adam and Eve living a life of luxury and ease. Such a vision is not faithful to the biblical account of our first parents before their expulsion from Eden. Genesis … Continue reading “THE SIN OF SLOTH”

PROVERBS 17:19; 25:6, 7, 27 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king (Prov. 25:6). Vain glory, selfish ambition, and self-exaltation pervade the working environment perhaps more than any other traits. Some people do not struggle with diligence and industry because they are driven by their own selfish desires to be “successful.” Often … Continue reading “THE TRAP OF VAIN GLORY”

PROVERBS 10:16; 11:18; 13:11 The wicked man does deceptive work … (Prov. 11:18). When people pursue wealth and fame instead of the glory of God, they often take crooked paths to attain their goals. They cheat, lie, and steal to succeed. Solomon said, “The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is vanity tossed to … Continue reading “UNJUST GAIN”

PROVERBS 10:4, 26; 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty … (Prov. 21:5). Last week we examined some common stumbling blocks to the effective use of our God-given time. Today we will explore some ways in which you can redeem the time. This lesson will serve as a bridge to the focus … Continue reading “PERSEVERING DILIGENCE”

PROVERBS 24:27; 27:23–27 Prepare your outside work … afterward build your house (Prov. 24:27). If you could count the number of times you have been late, how many hours, days, or even months would comprise the total? Should you examine the root causes for being late, what would they be? Failure to order your time … Continue reading “ORDERING YOUR TIME”