Faith and confidence in a person or truth, relying on their integrity and fidelity. (Anxiety, distrust, disbelief.)
Study: What is Trust (Faith): Heb. 11:1,6, Trusting faith shown in James 2:1-26., also Jer. 17:7., 2 Sam. 22:31., Ps. 7:1., 34:8, 40:3., Prov. 3:5-6., Isa. 26:3., Rom. 4:1-25, 8:28., 1 Pet. 5:7.
72 TRUSTWORTHINESS
Having a proven record of reliability and dependability towards another party. (Letting a friend down.)
Study: Wrongful trust and good trust in Luke 12: 16-48, and also in 17: 26-33., 2 Tim. 3:12-17.
73 TRUTHFULNESS
Consistently telling the truth, accurately and frankly. Honest through and through. (Inconsistent, liar, irresponsible.)
Study: Daniel in Dan. 3:10-14, Ps. 51:6., Prov. 12:17., Zech. 8:16., John 1:14, 18:37-38., Eph. 4:25., 1 John 1:8.
74 UNDERSTANDING
Having considered the issue and now comprehending and understanding it. (Dumb, inconsiderate, impolite, rude, unsympathetic.)
Study: As above in Daniel. Also Prov. ch.1,2,3,4, and Prov. 14:6., Job. 32:8., Ps. 49:3., 119:104.
75 UNITY (Communion, Fellowship)
(Latin: unus = one.) In harmony; being of one accord in peace and solidarity. (Scattered, disjointed, lonely.)
Study: The wonderful “one-ness” of believers in Christ. Ps. 133:1-3. Luke 24:13, 32., John 17:11, 21-23., Acts. 2:1, 42-47., 4:32., 1 Cor. 1:10, 10:16., 12:12., Ps. 55:14., John 17:11., Rom. 14:1-21., 15:1-7., 2 Cor. 6:14-18., Eph. 2:14-22., 4:3., Gal. 6:2., Col. 3:16., Heb. 10:24-25., 1 Pet. 3:8., 1 John 1-3.
76 WISDOM
The ability to understand situations, anticipate the consequences and make sound decisions. Seeing things as God reveals them in the Scriptures. (Foolishness, nonsense, stupidity. Ignoring all counsel.)
- Joseph, Gen. 41:16, 25-39.
- Solomon, 1 Kings., Prov. 1:5, 7, 20, 23., 2:1-11., 3:5-6, 13-26, 35., 3:12,
16-28., 4:29-34., 10;1-9. - Paul, 2 Pet. 3:14-16., Prov. 1:5, 7, 20, 23., 2:1-11., 3:5-6, 13-26, 35., 4:4-13, 18-22., 9:9-12., 16:16-20, 24., 28:24-29., Isa.5:21., Jer. 9:23-24., Matt. 7:24-25., 25:1-13., 1 Cor. 1:17-26., 2:1-15., 13:11., Eph. 3:14-19., Col. 2:8., 1 Tim. 6:20-21.
As no study is ever complete in itself, you may well find encouragement in further Bible studies. REMEMBER our aim is to conform to the IMAGE OF CHRIST. How can people see Christ on earth, if they cannot see HIM in us ?!
“Living
the gentle life”
As a disciple of Jesus Christ I am committed to live the ‘gentle’ life. The words of the Psalmist (18:35) teaches that God develops strong saints through gentleness. The sermon on the Mount teaches us gentleness in “the second mile”, “the other cheek”, “the coat and shirt”. (Matt. 5:39-41). And what a fine example we see in Jesus when He stands before Pilate! Yes, I will be taken advantage of now and then, but I must never resort to the ‘sword’ or the ‘fist’ or, even the ‘law’. I must learn to be willing to suffer loss if it helps me to show Jesus to fellow men. Am I willing to accept Romans 8:36 ? The “Gentle Life’ is not the natural life, for we are taught
by the world around us to “stand up for your rights”, “stand up for yourself”, “be your own person”, etc. No, we are not to engage in politicking, pulling strings, using influences, or other carnal ways to reach our goals.
He was the true Gentleman, and desires us to be like Him. Thy gentleness hath made me great. (Psalm 18: 35). HE can make us into a true Lady or Gentleman. May Jesus be honoured in all facets of my life. Amen.
the gentle life”
As a disciple of Jesus Christ I am committed to live the ‘gentle’ life. The words of the Psalmist (18:35) teaches that God develops strong saints through gentleness. The sermon on the Mount teaches us gentleness in “the second mile”, “the other cheek”, “the coat and shirt”. (Matt. 5:39-41). And what a fine example we see in Jesus when He stands before Pilate! Yes, I will be taken advantage of now and then, but I must never resort to the ‘sword’ or the ‘fist’ or, even the ‘law’. I must learn to be willing to suffer loss if it helps me to show Jesus to fellow men. Am I willing to accept Romans 8:36 ? The “Gentle Life’ is not the natural life, for we are taught
by the world around us to “stand up for your rights”, “stand up for yourself”, “be your own person”, etc. No, we are not to engage in politicking, pulling strings, using influences, or other carnal ways to reach our goals.
He was the true Gentleman, and desires us to be like Him. Thy gentleness hath made me great. (Psalm 18: 35). HE can make us into a true Lady or Gentleman. May Jesus be honoured in all facets of my life. Amen.