In this episode, we explore the dangers of operating with guile. It's important to understand what guile truly is—and to avoid it at all costs. In the Bible, guile refers to deceit, cunning, and dishonesty. It is often contrasted with the virtue of being without guile, which reflects innocence, honesty, and integrity. To be ruthlessly honest with ourselves and others is to live free of guile.

Definitions:

Guile: insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity.

Deceit: the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

Scriptures:

1. Gen. 27, Gen. 25:31-34, Gen. 3:1-3
2. Psalm 24:3-5
3. Prov. 26:24-26
4. I Peter 2:1-3, I Peter 2:21-24
5. John 1:45-49
6. Mark 7:21-23
7. Matt. 15:18

Jesus considered that absence of guile to be remarkable, presumably because itis so rare. We must cry out like the psalmist in Psalm 120:2, "Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue".

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In this episode we discuss the benefits of being prepared. Preparation reduces anxiety, builds confidence, and helps us accomplish our goals. It is easier to prepare and prevent, than it is to repair and repent. If we plan for the worst and hope for the best we are less likely to experience failures. We prepare because we believe!

Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

How to prepare…

1. Understand your current situation.

2. Determine where you want to be.

3. Create a plan.

4. Execute.

5. Repeat steps 1-4.

Scriptures:

1. Ecclesiastes 9:11
2. Proverbs 24:27
3. Proverbs 30:25
4. Genesis 5:28-32, 6:7-22, 7:21-23
5. John 14:2-4
6. Proverbs 6:6-8

Quotes from famous people:

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” – Bobby Unser

“I will prepare and some day my chance will come.” – Abraham Lincoln

“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” - Seneca

"By failing to prepare, you're preparing to fail." -Benjamin Franklin

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today." -Malcom X

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In this episode, we discuss the difference between judgement and correction. Judgement is not for improvement, it's a conclusion, whereas correction is for the purpose of improvement. Accepting correction can be hard and oftentimes we interpret correction as judgement.

Scriptures:

1. Luke 6:37
2. Romans 14:10-13
3. Rev. 20:11-13
4. Hebrews 12:11
5. II Tim. 3:16
6. Prov. 3:12
7. Prov. 15:31-32

It is important to realize that when we are not open to correction and instruction, this can hinder our Christian walk. If we do not acknowledge that we make mistakes and sometimes need to change our ways, this can have negative consequences. The Bible informs us that God is our only judge. If we can be given correction and be corrected, we will be able to confidently stand before God in the judgement without condemnation.

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