November 29 2015 How To Earn The Respect Of Others

How To Earn The Respect Of Others

Proverbs 22: 1 (NCV) "Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold..

A good reputation is built on CHARACTER not IMAGE

1 Samuel 16:7

FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE WE RESPECT

1. Speak with INTEGRITY

Proverbs 17:7 (GN) "Respected people do not tell lies."

Proverbs 25:15 (GN) "Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.

Proverbs 10:9 (GN) "A man of integrity walks securely.”

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2. Serve with INTENSITY

Proverbs 14:22 (GN)"You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good.

Proverbs 11:17 (GN)"If your goals are good, you will be respected "

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3. Share with GENEROSITY

Psalm 112:9 (GN)"He who gives generously to the needy and shows kindness will be powerful and respected

Proverbs 11:25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

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4. Succeed with HUMILITY

Proverbs 29:23 (GN) "Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected "

Proverbs 27:21 (NEB) "Praise is the test of character. "

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Proverbs 10:7 (GN) "Good people will be remembered as a blessing but the wicked will soon be forgotten."

October 18 2015 Wise Up

Wise Up!

Proverbs 4:7-8 (GN) "Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight! Love wisdom and she will make you great!

1. What is it?
Wisdom: Seeing and responding to life from GOD’S PERSPECTIVE

Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death. 

2. What will it do for me?
 
Proverbs 3:14-18 (NCV) Wisdom is worth more than silver; it brings more profit than gold.  Wisdom is more precious than rubies;  nothing you could want is equal to it. With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life,  and with her left hand she gives you riches and honor.  Wisdom will make your life pleasant and will bring you peace. As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it,  and everyone who uses it will be happy.

Six Benefits

1. LONGER LIFE
2. WEALTH
3. HONOR
4. PLEASURE
5. SECURITY
6. HAPPINESS

3. How can I get it?

• READ GOD’S WORD

Proverbs 1:2 (LB) "(Solomon) wrote these Proverbs to teach his people how to live - how to act in every circumstance. "

Proverbs 1:3 (GN) "They can teach you how to live intelligently  

• DO WHAT IT SAYS

Proverbs 7:1-2 (GN)  Never forget what I tell you to do. Do what I say  and you will live.  Be careful to follow it. . . "

• GET TO KNOW GOD

Proverbs 1:7 (LB)"How does a person become wise? Ae first step is to trust and revere the Lord "

Proverbs 9:10 (LB)"For the reverence and fear of God are basic to all wisdom.  Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding.  

Make Wisdom a Life Goal!