David knew the task God had granted to Solomon was challenging. However, David’s words echo the need to trust in the LORD and to rely on one’s community.

The Church needs members in different roles to thrive.  We have all been given unique spiritual gifts for the purpose of serving our church. 

In many books I’ve read recently, this idea comes across of people making hard choices and having to live with the consequences. Whenever I read this, I am so grateful I am not the hero in those stories, having to make those calls and having to wonder if it was the right call.

All of us, whether young or old, can look back at our lives and have regrets.  Words we might have said, places we might have gone, decisions we might have made. 

Healthy expression of anger is something we all can struggle with and it is the unhealthy expression of anger that this verse warns us against. 

This does not mean Paul ignored correction or accountability. Rather, he understood that only God sees the whole picture. People can judge our actions, but God knows our motives, struggles, and intentions.

The Spirit insight given to us ought not be basis for arrogance and a superior attitude, but humble appreciation at the profound revelation given to us.

Would you want to socialize with someone who claimed you owed more money to the government than you actually did, and kept your “stolen” funds for himself?  Of course not!

Jesus’ statement astonished the disciples. We can imagine them with eyes wide open, jaws dropped, and simply speechless for a few moments. Finally, they asked, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus responded, “with men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”

Mature believers are full of goodness, filled with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. But there is an ongoing need for reminders.