Empowering People

How bad is it if someone who can work (body and mind functioning) resists or refuses to be industrious/productive with their time? According to the Proverbs, they deserve to be censured and labeled a Sluggard; one who is unwise, and as a result will soon be a burden on the community. How would you turn a healthy Sluggard into a productive member of the community?

Note: This podcast addresses some discussion of marriage and sexuality. This may be a good episode to listen to while not being around younger listeners.

The teacher has a very strong warning for us. He tells the person who has (in effect) co-signed on a loan to a "friend" or neighbor, to "save" himself because he is in a snare that might spring. What do the Proverbs have to say about giving loans or securing debt?

Look out, we're going to talk about forbidden sexual relationship. The writer is warning his son about adultery and tells us the reasons behind these acts and also tells us what to do proactively.

Pastor Travis and Pastor Marty prepare us for this coming Sunday of worship.