…for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. Proverbs 8:11-12
A. Under God’s Disciplining Hands: A Necessary Work
1. A necessity because of what we are becoming: Romans 8:29
2. A necessity to bear God-glorifying fruit in our lives: John 15:1-8
3. A work that will be done in us: Philippians 1:4
B. Under God’s Disciplining Hands: Attitudes to Avoid: Prov. 3:11, 2 Tim. 2:1-7
1. Do not neglect and take lightly the Lord’s training in our lives
2. Do not loathe the Lord’s correcting work in our lives: Prov. 3:11
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C. Under God’s Disciplining Hands: His Heart Revealed:
a. His holy unchanging love for us: Jer. 31:20, John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-10
– It ensures His purpose in disciplining us will be fulfilled: Psalm 138:8
– It ensures His Presence in the discipline will continue: Isaiah 43:1-7
b. His constant pleasure in us: Prov. 3:11-12, Isaiah 62:3-5, Zeph. 3:17, Rev. 21:1-4