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Before Adam and Eve sinned, they existed in perfect harmony with each other and with God. But when sin entered the picture, their purity was replaced with the bent for foolishness. God has to place that desire in us and then use the rod of discipline to remove foolishness from us!

Jesus, the Master-Teacher, taught us how to handle anger and proffer forgiveness from His beatitudes, His parables and His example. Forgiveness must come from a grateful heart. Paul teaches us that we should replace our anger with kindness, compassion, humility, gentleness, and patience.

What was the Star of Bethlehem and what did it signify? Nine points of the star's meaning are revealed in Matthew 2. The light of God's glory not only appeared in the sky, but to our hearts as well.

We learn that God provides a place for His children, gives His laws, explains the benefits of obeying His laws, explains the punishment of disobedience, explains the process of restoration, holds His people accountable for His laws through discipline, and lovingly brings the people back to Himself. .

God knows what is best for us. He created us (Psalm 139:13). He is omniscient and eternal (Isaiah 46:10; Revelation 21:6a). God is love (1 John 4:8); therefore, all He does is motivated and guided by love. To be capricious, selfish, or unfairwould be contrary to His nature.

In Proverbs 18:21, Solomon teaches “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” “Wisdom” is described as a person who seeks to protect us and prepare us for life’s struggles. Jesus, John, and James agree with Solomon-get wisdom.

Godly wives and mothers are as priceless as rubies. Their quiet acts of love and service to their families deserve praise and heart-felt appreciation. God demonstrates His high regard for women in this passage.

Anger is a legitimate God-created emotion. God expressed His righteous anger toward sin and injustice. Our Heavenly Father's love and forgiveness is only understood in the context of His holiness and justice. We can be angry, but we must process our ire in a healthy way.

We have an opportunity to make every day count before Christ's return. Living in the light of the urgency of our call and the hope of His rewards changes everything. Instead of walking in fear of future tribulations, we look forward to a bridegroom who has prepared a place for us!

Christ warns us in Matthew 24 that one of the prominent signs in the last days will be the rise of the "deceiver," the antichrist. Deception of mankind will not simply occur at some future date. Satan has been about the work of misleading mankind since the dawn of history.

People have different priorities and expectations; so evaluate criticism in light of your purposes and calling in life. Recognize that your critics can often see your blind spots objectively, and may be able to assist you. Criticism should be carefully considered, but when your attitude is right before God, He will give you the wisdom and discernment to respond wisely to the counsel offered to you.

When God makes you responsible for disciplining others, you are accountable to Him. Such discipline and discipling will require tremendous thought, time, and energy on your part as you invest in the lives of spiritual and physical children entrusted to your care.