“Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control”
Proverbs 25:28

Proverbs 25:28; 2 Timothy 1:7

“If you would learn self-mastery, begin by yielding yourself to the One Great Master.”
–Johann Friedrich Lobstein

IN WORD The contemporary church is plagued with problems of self-discipline. Sinful behaviors have infiltrated our congregations possibly at unprecedented levels. One reason [...]

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”
Philippians 4:5

Philippians 4:4-5

“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing is so gentle as real strength.”
-St. Francis de Sales

IN WORD David was gentle toward his rebellious son (2 Samuel 18:5). Jesus came into this world with a spirit of gentleness (Matthew 11:29; Matthew 21:5). Paul had a [...]

“O’ Lord God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O’ Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you.”
Psalm 89:8

Psalm 89:1-8

“The faithful person lives constantly with God.”
-Clement of Alexandria

IN WORD If you were to do a biblical word study on “faithfulness,” you would find something mildly surprising: The vast majority of biblical references to faithfulness are [...]

“Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.” Psalm 23:6

Psalm 23

“Goodness is something so simple: always live for others, never seek one’s own advantage.”
-Dag Hammarskjold

IN WORD For something to be worthwhile in our age, it must be amazing, outstanding, remarkable, or awesome. we are so overwhelmed with superlatives that we [...]

“A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.” Proverbs 11:17

Proverbs 11:17; Colossians 3:12

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”
-Mother Teresa

IN WORD Kindness is defined as an attitude or action that benefits others. It is directed toward others, enjoyed by others, and edifying [...]