Studying the cycle and focus on the strong words of encouragement that Jesus provides for us.

The good news,however is,that God has not left us to ourselves.
He has mapped out the road to faith as revealed in the Gospel, and the path includes the law.

The work Of God in our hearts is, among other things,to point us to the values,morals, and standards of God's Kingdom.

Looking at various Proverbs and the practical truths they express,truths that,if taken to heart and followed,can indeed help us to overcome the negavtivity of this fallen world.

We need to be careful not only about what we say to others, but about how we interpret what others say to us.

Wisdom is justice or righteous; folly is sin and wickedness- and in the verses we will study,the contrast between them is stark

It takes a long time for Nebuchadnezzar to understand the importance of humility. Even the appearance of the fourth man in the fiery furnance does not change the course of his life.

The Apostle,in a stirring sermon, however, challenged them to perservere in faith in Jesus and to fix their eyes upon jesus, now in the heavenly sanctuary.

He who covers his sin will not prosper,but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy {Proverbs 28:13}

Although we may natuarally follow the order of confession first, followed by celebration,perhaps the celebration of God in our lives should come first.