Tag: character

The Character of the Wise

What are the characteristics of the wise? Ken Boa looks at seven of them through the book of Proverbs: humility, loyalty, teachability, righteousness, godly speech, forgiveness, and thoughtfulness.

Wisdom and the Sovereignty of God

We learn true wisdom when we look at the character of God. Three verses in Proverbs illustrate the sovereignty of the God behind all wisdom.

The Characteristics of the Wise

What are the characteristics of the wise? The book of Proverbs shows us 7 of them, all of which relate to our relationships.

The Humility of Fearing God

What does it take to be wise? The foundational characteristic needed to obtain wisdom is humility, which leads to the fear of the Lord.

2 Peter: A High Calling to Holiness

The best antidote for heretical teachings and spiritual counterfeits is a firm grasp of biblical truth and growth in the personal knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Peter: Resources for Righteousness

Where do we find truth, and how does if affect us? The book of 2 Peter affirms the truth of the Word of God and shows how God has given us all the resources for righteousness that we need in Christ.

2 Peter: Living in Light of the End

The apparent delay of Christ’s return is due to His patience with sinful humanity. He desires more and more people to come to a saving knowledge of Christ before He comes in judgment. Therefore, Peter exhorts us to live each day in light of that coming Day and to grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ.