Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. If parents spend diligent time training their children, they will eventually end up enjoying spoiling their grandchildren. However, it's when parents spoil their children, that they
1 Timothy 1:19-20 ...some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. Many have a good start, but a bad ending. Hence, the Bible's warning to not make shipwreck. Remember,
1 Timothy 1:19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: A lot of the Christian life is about being on guard as we war a good warfare in the Lord's army. Being on guard means we better HOLD onto faith
If your garage is full of junk from wall to wall, you've lost its functionality. Overflowing cabinets full of knickknacks, makes it hard to get additional use out of them. A calendar full of work, appointments and STUFF actually means there is no time for your spouse and kids. A
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. I'm all for reading books, commentaries and sermon notes. However, if we're not careful, we can end up only studying theological SYSTEMS found inside books