Lessons learned from Proverbs 26:23—27:27 include: Don’t be surprised by counterfeit Christians; they only counterfeit what they know to be valuable. Procrastination is the thief of time. A fool has no discretion; he will say and do anything. It is good to have a friend who will call attention to your faults in a helpful way. May God give us an appetite for the Word of God. God has a particular place for every believer to exercise his gift. It is good to have a friend with whom you can sharpen your mind. Dynasties rise and fall in this world of changes; God doesn’t change.
Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.