He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20
When I was young I heard a preacher say, “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” In many ways I have found that to be true. This proverb gives us some wisdom when it comes to friends. The word “walk” here convey’s the idea of spending time with or doing life with. People that are wise spend time with other wise people and learn from them. But the foolish person is un-discerning (is that a word) about the character and wisdom of the people that they let influence them.
The people you spend time with will influence you. Period.
We may have read and learned about this verse before, but I think it’s so important that we take this in and apply it to our lives.
You and I need wise voices speaking into our lives.
Application
What are some steps you can take to invite wise voices into your life?
Are there any friends that are acting foolish and are affecting you?
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. Proverbs 1:8-9
Application:
Why do you think it’s so difficult for us to obey our parents?
What are some different ways that you can honor your parents today?
Can you think of any other ways to apply today’s verse?
Good morning everyone. I had a little malfunction with the website this morning. Sorry it wasn’t posted on time. I’m working so that it won’t happpen again.
Voices that speak out against God and what He desires is not something new. Human beings have been lied to since the beginning. What is so bad is that we’ve been believing lies since then as well. Like we learned yesterday, Satan is the “father of lies” and he has been doing it since at least the narrative that we read today.
Here are some questions to consider for today’s passage:
What were the lies that Satan told Eve in this passage?
What were the lies that Eve told in this passage?
After Adam took of the fruit, how did they respond?
How did God respond? What were the consequences for Adam, Eve, and the serpent?
What can you take away from this story? How does it seem to apply to your life?
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints
Ephesians 6:12-18
Have you ever met someone who believed in UFO’s or Aliens? Our culture is crazy about considering the idea that we are not alone in the universe. It’s amazing how many movies, books, and other media has these themes.
When I was a kid I loved movies like E.T…
and Star Wars…
Both of these movies had the idea that we aren’t the only ones in the universe. Now, no matter what you believe about aliens, you know the thought has always seemed to interest mankind. Are we alone in the universe? Is there anybody out there? Take me to your leader! 🙂
Today, we’re continuing our Voices series with this incredible passage in Ephesians. Paul (the author of the letter) explains that we really aren’t alone in the universe. What do we learn from this passage:
There are spiritual beings in existence that are neither man nor God. (v.12) “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
These spiritual beings have order and a heirerarchy. (v. 12) “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.“
These spiritual beings are evil and therefore our enemies. (v.12b) “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
Spiritual wickedness must be fought with spiritual wholeness. (v.13-18) We must be prepared to fight these spiritual battles. We can’t give in to the voices of spiritual wickedness or those who those voices influence.
Application:
For today’s application I want you to pick out one (or more if you are interested) of the pieces of spiritual armor that is in verse 13-18. Talk about the armour and how it can help you in your life today!
