Cautiousness in Scripture
He is, and allow Him to work in you, your life
will become a radiant expression of Him. God will be glorified as His character is seen in you.
CAUTIOUSNESS KEY VERSE “Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.” PROVERBS 19:2
The Character of God
Cautiousness in My Life
We see examples of God’s precise timing in giving caution:
Now let’s examine some ways God wants us to live out cautiousness daily.
God alerted Pharaoh to a coming famine and sent Joseph to save the nation.
What should I do when I am unsure that I am making the best decision?
(See Genesis 41:28–30, 33–36.)
God warned Joseph to flee to Egypt with Mary and Baby Jesus to avoid Herod’s wrath. (See Matthew 2:13, 22.)
God tells His angels to wait for the right time to gather the “tares” so that the “wheat” is not also destroyed. (See Matthew 13:27–30.)
Jesus’ timely message alerted people to repent and believe the Gospel. (See Mark 1:14–15.)
Jesus cautioned people about the dangerous hypocrisy and false teaching they were hearing.
(See Psalm 37:7, 34.)
Before I speak, do I consider the impact my words may have? (See Proverbs 18:19, Hebrews 3:12–14.)
How can I avoid worldly cares that stifle my love for God’s Word? (See Matthew 13:22–23.)
What helps me escape temptation? (See Mark 14:38; I Corinthians 10:6, 11, 13; and II Peter 3:17–18.)
Why should I be wary of believing someone claiming to be Jesus?
(See Luke 20:46–47.)
(See Luke 21:8.)
The Holy Spirit spoke through Agabus to warn the people of Antioch about a coming famine.
Why should I be cautious to not believe everything I hear but to test it against God’s Word?
(See Acts 11:28.)
(See Colossians 2:8, Acts 17:11.)
The Holy Spirit foretold that Paul would be delivered to his enemies in Jerusalem.
What caution does God give if I act selfishly? How can I avoid those consequences?
(See Acts 21:4, 10–11.)
(See Galatians 5:13–16.)
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