Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley. Today we will be going over Proverb 17. I will then key in on verse 3 - The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests the hearts. Friends, becoming that Christian that God would like you to eventually become is a process that will take our entire lifetime. The Bible tells us we are changed from glory to glory - in other words a bit here, and a bit there. Be patient, this is a marathon, not a sprint. On today's podcast I will begin my study of Paul's letter he wrote to the church in Rome. By the end of today's lesson there are three things I ask that you consider:

1. Paul claims to be a voluntary slave for Jesus Christ.

2. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift.

3. So, as much as in in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you.

Call to action - Ask yourself this question - Are you aware that becoming the Christian that God calls you to be will take the rest of your life?