Proverbs 12:23

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

God cares about our speech, and there’s never been a more important time than right now to be reminded of this truth. In this five-day devotion, author, podcaster, and columnist Daniel Darling examines five things Proverbs says about our words and how we can apply those verses to our online and in-person communication.

It's a dangerous habit to lie. We can get caught in a vicious cycle of perpetuating lies that point the finger in our faces and hinder every bit of excellence we could achieve. How do we undo the lies embedded in our minds that make us believe the worst about our own existence and identity? This plan takes a real look at lies and what we need to overcome them.

This plan encourages you to speak the truth. It’s tempting to lie when you believe it will benefit you, but we must remember that sin will always have a negative impact on our life. Don't fool yourself into thinking you can get away with fooling people. God remembers everything. Learn more about what the Bible says about lying and how to keep it from taking over your life.