God's Word is life for His people, because only in His Word does He reveal His wisdom, His will and His ways to us. When we live into HIs Way and speak His Words, we are a blessing to others in both this life and the next.

We consider the earthly and eternal blessings of living our lives with a 10,000 year perspective. When we share Christ's love and righteousness with others, they are blessed both now and forever. This gives us great reason to live godly lives by investing ourselves in the eternal welfare of others.

The Greek Justice system was more interested in restoring relationships, and holding others accountable in healthy social systems. The "Bema," or, "Judgement Seat," was a place where legal decrees were made in the interest of reconciliation within healthy accountability systems. The goal was not to win or punish, but rather to restore social order that was threatened by crime or deviations from accepted societal norms and traditions that promoted the welfare of all.

Anger, hate and greed. These three attitudes define our age. In this chapter, we learn God's response to sinful selfishness.

Twin parables in this chapter highlight the blessing of wisdom and the curse of foolishness. The proverbs excel at highlighting competing worldly wisdom and God's way. One leads to life. The other to death in all sorts of forms.

Corinth was full of so many Temples, they were hard to miss. The allure of these unholy houses of worship proved a constant temptation and trap for the Corinthian Christians. Idols of our day may not be as easily recognized, but they are equally seductive. In faith, we flee such ungodliness and pursue holiness.

The Son of God professes His love for you in this epic chapter! He rejoices in you. He delights in you. God's love is an excellent antidote for all that assails us.

This is the Wisdom chapter of the Wisdom book of the Bible! In it, the Second person of the Trinity speaks to us from before time. He calls loudly and freely to all who receive his Word and blessing.