Prayer doesn't make us righteous; however, the lives of the righteous are saturated in prayer. The wicked do not turn toward Christ, but the righteous repent daily. So we should pray with bold humility and depend on the Father in everything.

Proverbs 31 isn't a weight to carry around or an impossible checklist to measure up to. Instead, it's a mirror to check ourselves against standards of biblical wisdom. We can become Proverbs 31 believers because Jesus is a Proverbs 31 Savior. The question is, are you allowing godly wisdom to be productive and guide your life?

There is an epidemic of loneliness, so we should intentionally pursue Christ-centered friendships. Biblical friendship begins in fellowship with other believers. Through devotion, trust, time, and care, godly friendships help sanctify us. Real friends will push you to live more like Christ.

We all have something to give because generosity isn't just about finances. It's good to be put in positions to give what we have to others. Obedient generosity displays the Father's love; however, to be a good giver, we must be connected to the great giver. We should pray, "Father, show me the way to be a good giver today."

Fear of God is intended to create closeness with our Father as we move further into a relationship with Him. When we get close, God will reveal his character and heart to us as he did to Moses on Mount Sinai. Healthy fear is the foundation of wisdom that makes us look and act more like Jesus.

Proverbs is an excellent source of principles and practices for our lives. It's easy to approach these with a "put on" or "self-help" mentality; however, trials and pressure will always bring what's rooted in us to the surface. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, so we need to be filled with the word of God. Life change moves from the inside out, so the question is, what's really in you?

Pride makes it impossible to submit to God. When you can't submit to Him, it is difficult to trust, seek, and fear the Lord. James 4:6 says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble," so we should stop our arrogant thinking. From a place of humility, we can collaborate with the Holy Spirit, and when we listen (obey), He will lift us up in honor.

We often don't get the weight to which our words matter. There are times when we should refrain from speaking and times when we should have difficult conversations. But how do you know when & how to speak? Luckily, Proverbs gives us a roadmap for navigating these nuanced situations with wisdom.

Physical maturity is inevitable; however, emotional maturity is optional. Proverbs is a book intended to help you and others become more like Christ. Through this process of growth, we learn to humble ourselves correctly and, more importantly, how to appropriately fear God.

Maturity does not come by reaching for more responsibility or authority. It is developed by embracing God's process of becoming.

Our guest Jack Harris, world missionary and evangelist, speaks about the importance of divine positioning. When God calls you to do something you don't understand, it's an opportunity to step out in faith. Fear will keep us paralyzed, but God positions us according to his will. Obedience in His positioning propels us towards wisdom and effective ministry.