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Diligence is the path God has designed for blessing in every area of life, and by grace the wise person walks it, forming a diligent soul over time. Proverbs 10:4, 13:4, 12:24, 12:27, 21:5 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-wisdom-of-diligence/

Unforgiveness poisons relationships, hardens our own hearts, and disrupts our fellowship with God, but the wise person forgives as God has forgiven them, fostering healing to everyone involved. Proverbs 10:12 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-wisdom-of-forgiveness/

The way of wisdom is not walked alone — our companions on the journey will shape our character, sustain us in adversity, warm us in cold seasons, and protect us in spiritual battle. Proverbs 13:20; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/walking-with-the-wise/

The proud and foolish trust in their own wisdom at the expense of their own downfall. The humble and wise put their trust in God and receive His blessings at Christ’s expense. Proverbs 3:5-6 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-way-of-wisdom-pride-and-humility/

The wise person, knowing words hold the power of life and death, uses them with care and integrity to heal, bless, and build up rather than harm, deceive, or destroy. Proverbs 18:20-21 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/using-words-wisely/

True wisdom begins and grows from the fear of the Lord and leads to a life growing in godly character, enabling us to survive and thrive in our fallen world. Proverbs 1:1-7, 9:10 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-way-of-wisdom-the-fear-of-the-lord/

In a world filled with spiritual warfare and strategic distractions, our faith is preserved not by our own fragile willpower, but by the supernatural protection of Jesus Christ working through a healthy church community. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/holy-waiting-guard-faith-community/

True and lasting joy is found not in changing circumstances, but in the unchanging presence of God. “You will fill me with joy in your presence”(Psalm 16:11). As 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 reminds us, we can “rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances” because Christ is always with us. *Due to some technical difficulties, the first 3 minutes of this teaching were lost. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-joy-yet-i-will-rejoice/

Holy fellowship calls God's people to honor, encourage, help, and patiently care for one another. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-fellowship/

Holy waiting is not passive — it is the wide-awake, sober, light-filled life of those who know Christ is coming, live in light of that Day, and encourage one another to do the same. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/holy-waiting/

Sin is disobeying or not conforming to God’s law perfectly. 1 John 3:4; Romans 3:20 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/what-is-sin

The first Adam disfigured the image of God in which we were created, and left us a legacy of sin and death. The second Adam came to forgive our sins, restore God's image in us, adopt us into His family, and make us the firstfruits of His renewed creation, which He will one day bring to glorious completion. Matthew 9:9-13 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/sinners-made-new/

Because Jesus died and rose again, death cannot separate believers from Him — their spirits are immediately with Christ at death, their bodies will be raised when He returns, and nothing in life, death, or eternity can break their union with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-hope/

The kingdom is God’s promise of redemption to his sovereign rule, which was fulfilled by Jesus Christ’s perfect life and sacrifice on the cross, allowing us to be adopted heirs into the kingdom. Daniel 7:13-14 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-kingdom/

Holy ambition is not the pursuit of fame, platform, or recognition — it is the God-given aspiration to live quietly, work hard, and love others through faithful service in the callings God has given us. 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-holy-ambition/