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    Street Smarts from Biblical Homeboys (and Homegirls)

    (This is taken from the NLT Study Bible: "Who's Who in the Bible")

    1. Adam - Our sins have far greater implications than we realize.
    2. Noah - Great rewards come from obeying God.
    3. Abraham - Faith alone makes one right in God's eyes.
    4. Isaac - Seeking peace brings true respect.
    5. Esau - It is never too late to put away bitterness and forgive.
    6. Amalek - There are evil men and nations who seek to harm God's people.
    7. Israel (Jacob) - While our sins may haunt us, God will honor our faith.
    8. Judah - God can change the hearts of even the most wicked people.
    9. Tamar - God works His purposes even through sinful events.
    10. Perez - Your background does not matter to God.
    11. Boaz - Those who are kind to others will receive kindness themselves.
    12. Jesse - Never take lightly the impact you may have on your children.
    13. David - True greatness is having a heart for God.
    14. Joab - Those who seek power die with nothing.
    15. Amnon - Giving in to lust leads only to tragedy.
    16. Absalom - Those seeking to oust a God-appointed leader will have a difficult battle.
    17. Adonijah -  God must determine what is rightfully ours.
    18. Bathsheba - One wrong act does not disqualify us from accomplishing things for God.
    19. Solomon - Human wisdom is foolishness without God.
    20. Reuben -  What is gained from a moment of passion is only perceived; what is lost is real and permanent.
    21. Aaron - Don't expect God's leaders to be perfect, but don't let them get away with sin either.
    22. Nadab -  Pretending to be God's representative is dangerous business.
    23. Eleazar - Those who are consistent in their faith are the best models to follow.
    24. Korah -  Rebelling against God's leaders is rebelling against God and will always be unsuccessful.
    25. Joshua - Real courage comes from God.
    26. Saul - Those who say they follow God but don't live like it waste their God-given potential.
    27. Jonathan -  True friends always think of the other person, not just themselves.
    28. [[[ Insert Your Name ]]] - What would we learn from your life?
     
    Tags » Boaz Life Lessons Living with Integrity
    • 9 February 2011
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