The Sluggard
The man who will not work is not wise. Laziness is a plague that ruins lives, and societies. The book of Proverbs uses the word “sluggard” for the man who will not work or give any effort. The antithesis of the diligent man is the sluggard. The Hebrew word for “sluggard” is defined as a […]
The Diligent Man
The wise man is a working man. Young men need to be taught the value of hard work while they are young, so they can be successful when they are older. At a young age I was taught the value of a work ethic. By the time I was fourteen or fifteen I was working […]
Wisdom For Young Men
The book of Proverbs is not just a divine book filled with quips and maxims for life. The book of Proverbs was written and compiled with the objective that the reader can know wisdom and instruction; to understand words of insight, to gain instruction in righteousness, justice and equity. The proverbs are also are written […]
Merchants of Death
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? (1 Corinthians 15:54–55) The Merchants of Death Christianity is […]
Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session Four)
In this final session of the Preaching Lab we look at the delivery of the sermon and post-sermon. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on […]