A Wise Son.
a) Proverbs 13:1. Will hear his father's instructions.
b) 1 Kings 5:7. Can become a good Leader.
c) 2 Chronicles 2:12. Has discretion and understanding.
d) Proverbs 10:1; 15:20. Brings Joy to his father.
e) Proverbs 10:5. Is awake and alert in harvest time.
f) Proverbs 23:24. Will be delighted in by his father.
g) Proverbs 28:7. Is obedient to the Law of God and of the Nation.
h) Hosea 13:13. Are given their birth.
(This QT causes me to pray for all my friends who have boys that are still babies or young children that these boys will grow up well and that the parents can say that they have A Wise Son)
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What Does It Mean To Have A Prospering Soul?
a) 3 John 1:2. It is something that we can pray for other people.
b) 3 John 1:3-4. It means that we are living in the Truth.
c) 3 John 1:5-6. It means that we are given to hospitality.
d) Colossians 1:4. It means that we Love God's People.
e) Colossians 1:5. It means that we are looking forward to Eternity.
f) Colossians 1:6. It means that our lives have been changed by God.
g) 1 Thessalonians 1:3. It means that:-
1- We are working faithfully.
2- We are doing loving deeds.
3- We are anticipating the Return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
h) 1 Thessalonians 1:5. It means that the Holy Spirit has given us full assurance of the Truth of the Gospel.
i) 1 Thessalonians 1:7; 2:14. It means that we are a living example to other True Believers.
j) 1 Thessalonians 2:13. It means that we simply and clearly accept the Word of God.
k) 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:5. It means that our Faith and Love are strong.
l) 1 Thessalonians 3:9. It means that we give other people great Joy in the Lord.
m) 2 Peter 1:3-8. It means that our lives are continually changing in a positive way in the Lord.
(This Second one answers the question: What Does It Mean To Have A Prospering Soul)
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Chris.
As True Believers we need to understand the Person of the Holy Spirit. As True Believers we need to appreciate the Presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As True Believers we need Faith to receive the good Gifts that the Holy Spirit so willingly gives to us, these include the Gift of Full Assurance of the Truth of the Gospel.
