The Commands of God
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Proverbs 3:1-2, Proverbs 6:20-22, Proverbs 7:1-2, Proverbs 29:18
BY She Reads Truth
The book of Proverbs is a guide for pursuing godly wisdom in our daily lives. In this four-week study, we will read a selection of topical proverbs covering different aspects of wisdom, from how to interact with our friends, families, and neighbors, to fearing God and keeping His commands. No matter the subject, these proverbs urge us to wrestle with and reflect on our own response to them. To help you better engage with the proverbs in this reading plan, we have provided you with a short introduction and reflection questions for each day.
Though it is part of our sinful nature to rebel against God, His commands are more than rules. They are one of the primary ways He has revealed His character. The commands of God help us know who He is and what He values for the children He loves.
Reflection Questions:
According to these proverbs, what purpose do God’s commands serve in the life of a Christian?
Where do you find yourself starting to “run wild” (Proverbs 29:18)? What do you think drives in us the desire to live without instruction?
Are you willing to receive correction and reproof? If so, under what circumstances and from whom? If not, why?
83 thoughts on "The Commands of God"
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He edifies us in spirit.
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They will lead you, teach you and watch over you. In my desires I want to run wild, I want to have control over my life and try to do things on my own. At times, I willing to hear correct. That’s so hard. I naturally tense to want to be right and hearing correction or failures is so hard. I need to learn to lean into Jesus and have peace with reproof knowing He is in control and wants what is best for me.
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How beautiful. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
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Hi Zoe. Welcome! ❤️ The process can feel slow, absolutely. Yet one day you will look around and realize just how much God has led you to growth and the bearing of fruit ( the evidence of His Spirit at work in you). I am praying for you this week – that you walk in confidence of the freedom of being His child. That Jesus has taken all shame and sentence for anything you have ever or could ever do. That it is finished. You never have to “earn” again for love or belonging or grace or salvation. You are home and welcomed. No matter how many times you slip up, no matter how many wrong choices. You can never fall from His grace and redemption. My prayer will be that the enemy not be successful in making you feel like you aren’t forgiven or that you’re unworthy. You ARE fully loved, fully redeemed, no longer a slave to sin. You belong. The end. Because Jesus defeated death. Sending love to you Zoe. I will be praying for you all week. You are a sister and I rejoice to have “met” you.
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