September 13
The riches of surrender & devotion to God
Proverbs 10-12/Matthew 5-7
OT
10:11 The words of the godly lead to life; evil people cover up their harmful intentions.
:13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but fools will be punished with a rod.
:17 People who accept correction are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore it will lead others astray.
NT
5:3 ‘God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
:16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
OT Flash Points
Control your mouth
NT Flash Points
Give yourself to God
Build on the secret-place relationship with Him
Perspective
Surrender the will & rest.
Unbroken communion with God comes after surrender of the will
God waits for that.