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How can my wife’s counsel benefit my life?
Heeding the Cautions of Your Wife listen to your wife’s counsel When God designed the roles of husband and wife, He fashioned the wife as a helpmeet for her husband. Among other gifts, God often grants the wife an alertness and discernment that He may not initially give to the husband. God said ...How can self-rejection lead to financial trouble?
Self-Rejection Can Lead to Financial Troubles a husband’s actions and a wife’s responses When a man struggles with self-rejection or a sense that his wife is rejecting him, his attitudes affect every aspect of his life, including his marriage and finances. The following progression traces the d ...When bad things happen, can God use them to accomplish good?
God’s Sovereignty Over Evil Actions scriptural examples of finding God at work amid suffering A key to forgiving your offender is realizing that God can work through your suffering to accomplish His purposes in your life. Ultimately, God is in control. He allows the good and bad things in life, ...How can I get the best buy?
Get the Best Buy carefully evaluate each purchase Financial responsibility requires that we consider the value of money, prepare a sensible budget, and make wise investments. When the time comes to make a purchase, don’t be swept away with clever advertisements that fuel a desire to get more an ...How can I develop sales resistance?
How to Build Sales Resistance avoid purchasing overpriced, overrated items One key to living in financial freedom is the ability to make wise purchases. Consider the following points and ask good questions before you buy something; then you can avoid unwise spending and the regrets that usually ...How can I maintain a good name?
How to Maintain a Good Name representing Christ with integrity and compassion A good name is more valuable than riches, because it can’t be bought with money. It has to be earned moment by moment, day by day, decision by decision. Having a good name means living in a way that earns the trust of ...What's in a good name?
What’s in a Good Name? key factors behind a good name Your name represents you, your life, and who you are. It speaks of the work you do and how you do it. Your name embodies your reputation. Having a good name requires honorable motives and priorities. It also involves living with a clear cons ...How can a good name be destroyed?
Compromise Destroys a Good Name a challenge to live with integrity A good name may come under attack at any time: accusations arise, pressures build, and crises happen. However, difficult circumstances alone cannot destroy a name. These challenges provide opportunities to demonstrate inner char ...Can I serve God and money at the same time?
No One Can Serve Both God and Money insights from the failure of Biblical characters Loving God requires wholehearted commitment: heart, soul, mind, and strength. If we resist God’s control in any area of our lives, we foster weaknesses that lead to temptation and compromise. The Bible tells of ...Have spoken blessings changed lives?
Spoken Blessings Change Lives how children and adults have benefited from spoken blessings As mothers, fathers, and children have learned to bless one another in the Lord’s name, the power of spoken blessings has become evident in their families. Below are several testimonies from family member ...What are the symptoms of slothfulness?
Symptoms of Slothfulness recognize the development of a sluggard God knows our hearts, and He warns us to guard them with diligence: “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). We should be alert to signs of slothfulness and reject the temptation t ...In what areas does God call me to diligence?
Be Committed to Diligence putting your heart into it Diligence is the opposite of slothfulness. It is the dedicated fervency God calls us to invest in each task that we perform. “Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the re ...How can I avoid the dangers of moral impurity?
Recognize the Traps of Moral Impurity beware of hidden dangers The trap of moral impurity often springs with sudden, unexpected force. The one caught in bondage is left to unravel a maze of choices that brought him or her into the net. As you learn to recognize the warning signs of danger and t ...What is moral freedom?
Understanding Moral Freedom the power to do what is right Moral freedom is not the right to do what you want—it is the strength to do what is right. Moral freedom is not the absence of restraint, but rather it is a resolve to honor God’s design of purity and holiness. Moral freedom is liberty t ...What character qualities counter anger?
Keys to Anger Resolution character qualities that make a difference Patience Patience helps us learn to see irritations and trials from God’s point of view. It accepts a difficult situation without demanding that it be resolved according to a certain timetable. According to Romans 5:3–5, the si ...How is courtship different than dating?
What Is Courtship? understand how courtship differs from dating Courtship is a relationship between a man and a woman in which they seek to determine if it is God’s will for them to marry each other. Under the protection, guidance, and blessing of parents or mentors, the couple concentrates on ...How should I deal with irritations?
Responding to Irritations take a seat in the classroom of life Irritations spring from many sources: the people around you, the environment you live in, and the details of your personal life. The things that aggravate you usually influence your attitudes and actions. If you respond to irritatio ...How can I conquer anger?
Insights About Conquering Anger seeing anger for what it is and doing something about it Anger destroys relationships and generates violence in the home, on the street, and in the community. Scripture warns, “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to ...How do irritations help fulfill God’s purposes for my life?
Trading Irritations for Maturity embracing God’s transforming work in your life Irritations often expose areas in which you need to mature. God wants every Christian to reflect the integrity of His Son Jesus Christ, and God can work through the people and circumstances of your life to press you ...How do responsibilities relate to personal rights and expectations?
Responsibilities, Rights, and Expectations understanding the difference Conflicts are usually the result of fumbled responsibilities, trampled rights, and unfulfilled expectations. If you can learn to acknowledge and identify these factors, you’ll gain insights into resolving the anger and worr ...