It's true: God who began a good work in us will finish what He started. Paul assures the Philippiansand believers todayof our eternal security in Christ.

Paul wrote from prison to the church at Philippi, reminding them that joy doesn't depend on outward circumstances but on inward condition. If we are in the center of God's will, then regardless of the circumstances there will be joy in our lives.

What kind of person can sit in prison and write a book about joy? The apostle Paul’s joy transcended his earthly circumstances, and he felt compelled to share it with his friends at Philippi. He teaches that happiness is found through Christlike humility, contentment, and service. Find out what it means to have that same kind of joy.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 30:2031:31 include: Discover the wisdom that comes from observing animalsthey can teach us a lot about how to live before God and man. Advice on how to choose a wife of good character. God never intended woman to be a servant of man; she is to be a partner.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 29:530:19 include: Flattery is a dangerous thing. A fool will tell you everything even when he shouldn’t. Vision is actually spiritual understanding. The Word of God is a miraculous cleanser. There are some things we just do not understand.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 28:129:4 include: If you want God to hear you, you must hear Him first. The man who fears God is the one who is listening to God. Walk in humility before the Lord.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 26:2327:27 include: Don’t be surprised by counterfeit Christians; they only counterfeit what they know to be valuable. Procrastination is the thief of time. A fool has no discretion; he will say and do anything. It is good to have a friend who will call attention to your faults in a helpful way. May God give us an appetite for the Word of God. God has a particular place for every believer to exercise his gift. It is good to have a friend with whom you can sharpen your mind. Dynasties rise and fall in this world of changes; God doesn’t change.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 25:2326:22 include: A fool doesn’t mind sacrificing his honor. Giving honor to a fool gives him ammunition. There is security for the believer and also insecurity for the make-believer. One who has a high opinion of himself is worse than a fool. Strife is fueled by gossip; a real child of God does not wish to hear things that are ugly.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 25:1-25 include: We should study what God has revealed to us. Pray about what we should say and when we should say it. Don’t spend too much time at your neighbor’s house. Be kind to your enemy.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 24 include: Look at things from God’s point of view. God has put each of us in our own particular place to fulfill a purpose here on earth. Build a house of wisdom and knowledge based on the Word of God. God uses times of testing and trials to develop our character. Listen to God when He asks us to be of help to someone in trouble. Man keeps falling, but the one who depends in the Lord will get up again.