How Confidence Contributes to Christian Character
- Author: Steve D. Eutsler

Proverbs 10:25; 14:32; 28:1

Intro.:  Sometimes our common sources of confidence let us down.

Prop.:  By way of three analogies in the Book of Proverbs, Solomon clarifies how godly confidence contributes to Christian character:

1)      Godly confidence contributes toward a firm foundation (10:25).

a)        A person must profess faith in God (Matt. 16:18).

b)       A person must practice the Word of God (Matt. 7:24-27).

c)        A person must be pure before God (2 Tim. 2:19).

d)       A person must be patient with God (Ps. 37:9).

2)      Godly confidence contributes toward a focused concentration (28:1).

a)        By spending time in meditation (Dan. 6:10-11).

b)       By spending time with the Master (Acts 4:13).

c)        By spending time in ministry (Acts 14:3).

3)      Godly confidence contributes toward a final salvation (14:32):

a)        In spite of distress.

b)       In spite of destruction.

c)        In spite of death.

d)       Because of God's defense.

e)        Because of our devotion.

Conc.:  If you believe what you have learned today, you can live with greater confidence.