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Wisdom is a skill in living that begins with fearing God, then progresses to guarding your mind, choosing your companions, controlling your body, monitoring your words, pursuing your work, managing your money, and loving your neighbor. Very simple. But that’s it. And when you’ve done that, you’ve learned wisdom. It’s vital to be taught wisdom. For example, as a father, if I fail to teach my children to fear God, the devil will teach them to hate God. If I fail to teach my children to guard their mind, the devil will teach them to have an open mind. If I fail to teach my children to obey their parents, the devil will teach them to rebel and break his parents’ hearts. If I fail to teach my children to select their companions carefully, the devil will choose them for them. If I fail to teach my children to control their body, the devil will gladly teach them to give it completely over to their lusts. If I fail to teach my children to enjoy speech that is honorable to God, the devil will fill their mouths with filth. If I fail to teach my children to pursue their work, the devil will make them lazy. If I fail to teach them to manage their money, the devil will teach them to waste it on riotous living. If I fail to teach them to love their neighbor, the devil will gladly teach them to love only themselves. And the only reason I can pass any of this wisdom on to my children is because God has graciously made it all available in the Bible.
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The daily messages within every eBook are also very effective tools for parents who want to train their children to become wise in the skill of living. The family simply shares one, 2-minute message, every day. (The recommended time of day is just before the evening meal because it provides an opportunity for further discussion)
How do you know the true Christians? Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 1 how you can tell a true Christian. He has a faith that works, a love that labors, a hope that perseveres, has been under a powerful preaching, has a life that is new, a transcendent joy, a behavior that is exemplary, a witness that is strong, and an allegiance that submits. However, there is one final piece of evidence, which is both beautiful and a fitting conclusion. And the last evidence of salvation is: waiting for Jesus. 1 Thessalonians Verse 10: "You are elect because you are committed to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come." The tenth mark of the elect is waiting for Christ. Wherever there is the love of the Lord Jesus Christ, there is the longing to see Him. Remember, the disciples who were standing on the hillside in Acts 11 watching Jesus go into heaven were heartsick. And an angel says to them, "This same Jesus who was taken up from you shall so come in like manner as you've seen Him go." That is the hope of every true Christian's heart. The Second Coming is a major theme in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. But, you see, the elect are known because they're waiting for Christ. They're waiting for the Son of God to come back from heaven. And who is that Son of God? He says, "The one whom God raised from the dead, whose name is Jesus." Wow! If there's any doubt that Jesus is God's son, that should clear it up. The elect are known by the fact that they are waiting for Jesus. So our last word of the ten pieces of evidence is: "expectation." The elect are marked by expectation. Listen to me. Heaven and eternal righteousness are for those who love the return of Jesus. In other words, that's the definition of a Christian. We're looking for Christ to come back. If you're not looking for Jesus, then you're not squaring up with what marks the elect. We believe He's coming, and we hope for that. Now listen carefully. If these evidences don't mark you, then I can't tell if you're a Christian, and very likely, neither can you. You say, "Is it possible that a Christian could lose touch with the reality of these things in his life?" Absolutely. That's why in 2 Peter 1, Peter says, "You need to make sure that you are confident." You need to make your calling and election sure. Not to God; He's already sure. He knows who's elect. But to yourself, and you do that by demonstrating the evidences. Listen, sin can stop the production of godliness in your life. Sin can tear at the affection you have for Christ. Sin can steal your hope. Sin can make your life look old. Sin can rob you of your joy. Sin can make your behavior something that is the opposite of exemplary. Sin can destroy your witness. Sin can make you disobedient and devastate your allegiance to Christ. Sin can make you not even want to see Jesus. The point is this: Unless these things are evident in your life, I don't know if you're a Christian, and neither will you. Paul was certain about the Thessalonians' faith because these qualities were clearly evident in their lives. Listen, nothing is more important than that you know your spiritual condition. Why? Because the great accuser of the brethren, the great deceiver, Satan himself, wants to capture you in the illusion that your condition is right when it isn't. In other words, Satan's greatest deception is to convince someone that they are a Christian when they are not. How successful has he been at this? Just look around, and you will see many people who claim to be Christians but don't manifest any of these evidences. But there's no reason to be deceived, because Paul gives us ten evidences of the elect. Repent and believe! GTY.org (52-3) - Identifying the Elect, Part 3
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Day: 1082
November 12, 2026
The Evidences of the Elect
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My name is Mark Paul from Wauchula, Florida, and like the Apostle Peter said in 2 Peter 1:14, "I know that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent." Consequently, my goal is to leave a legacy that will continue to advance the kingdom of God long after I have departed. In other words, bear fruit for eternity. And by simply reading and sharing my free eBooks, you too become contributors to the advancement of His kingdom. Thank you for partaking in this endeavor, and I look forward to greeting you on heaven's shore.
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