Fake Christianity

Proverbs 14:22,25,27,32,34 NASB1995 22 Will they not go astray who devise evil?But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.25 A truthful witness saves lives,But he who utters lies is treacherous. (unfaithful, disloyal, deceitful)27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,That one may avoid the snares of death.32 The wicked … Continue reading Fake Christianity

They Who Justify The Wicked

Proverbs 17 Select Verses NASB1995 4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips;A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understandingThan a hundred blows into a fool.11 A rebellious man seeks only evil,So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.13 He who returns evil for good,Evil will … Continue reading They Who Justify The Wicked

The Violence of The Wicked

Proverbs 21:6,7,10,27 NASB1995 “6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongueIs a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away,Because they refuse to act with justice.10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an … Continue reading The Violence of The Wicked

The Way in Which We Walk

“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,But the prayer of the upright is His delight.The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,But He loves one who pursues righteousness.Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way;He who hates reproof will die.” (Proverbs 15:8-10 NASB1995) If all we do … Continue reading The Way in Which We Walk

What’s a Harsh Word?

“A gentle answer turns away wrath,But a harsh word stirs up anger.The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable,But the mouth of fools spouts folly.The eyes of the Lord are in every place,Watching the evil and the good.A soothing tongue is a tree of life,But perversion in it crushes the spirit.” (Proverbs 15:1-4 NASB1995) As … Continue reading What’s a Harsh Word?

They Neglect God’s Counsel

“How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded?And scoffers delight themselves in scoffingAnd fools hate knowledge?“Turn to my reproof,Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you;I will make my words known to you.“Because I called and you refused,I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention;And you neglected all my counselAnd … Continue reading They Neglect God’s Counsel

To Know Wisdom and Instruction

“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings of understanding,To receive instruction in wise behavior,Righteousness, justice and equity;To give prudence to the naive,To the youth knowledge and discretion,A wise man will hear and increase in learning,And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,To understand … Continue reading To Know Wisdom and Instruction

Careless of Conduct

Proverbs 19 Select Verses NASB1995 1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrityThan he who is perverse in speech and is a fool.3 The foolishness of man ruins his way,And his heart rages against the Lord.5 A false witness will not go unpunished,And he who tells lies will not escape.15 Laziness casts … Continue reading Careless of Conduct