Those Who Mask Their Sins

Proverbs 21 Select Verses ESV 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongueis a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,because they refuse to do what is just.8 The way of the guilty is crooked,but the conduct of the pure is upright.13 Whoever closes his … Continue reading Those Who Mask Their Sins

The Soul of The Wicked

Proverbs 21 Select Verses ESV 10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.16 One who wanders from the way of good sensewill rest in the assembly of the dead.24 “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty manwho acts with arrogant pride.25 The desire of the sluggard kills … Continue reading The Soul of The Wicked

In The Hand of The Lord

Proverbs 21 Select Verses ESV 1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord;he turns it wherever he will.8 The way of the guilty is crooked,but the conduct of the pure is upright.15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteousbut terror to evildoers.21 Whoever pursues … Continue reading In The Hand of The Lord

The Fear of Man

“The fear of man lays a snare,but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” (Proverbs 29:25 ESV) This is a short passage of Scripture and yet it is filled with biblical truth. And the best way to understand what this is teaching is if we look at what these individual words mean: Words Defined Fear … Continue reading The Fear of Man

With All Your Heart

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.” (Proverbs 3:5-8 ESV) As I read … Continue reading With All Your Heart

God Receives Those Who Pursue Righteousness

Proverbs 15 Select Verses “The eyes of the Lord are in every place,keeping watch on the evil and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3 ESV) God, who created all of us, is completely sovereign over all that he has made. He knows the end from the beginning. All the days ordained for us were written in his … Continue reading God Receives Those Who Pursue Righteousness

Strange Things Will Take Place

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:2 To know wisdom and instruction,to understand words of insight,3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,in righteousness, justice, and equity;4 to give prudence to the simple,knowledge and discretion to the youth—5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,and the one who understands obtain guidance,6 … Continue reading Strange Things Will Take Place

Are You “Bold as a Lion”?

Proverbs 28 Select Verses 1 The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are bold as a lion.2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,but with a man of understanding and knowledge,its stability will long continue.3 A poor man who oppresses the pooris a beating rain that leaves no food.4 Those who forsake … Continue reading Are You “Bold as a Lion”?

Walk with Integrity, No Lies

Proverbs 19 Select Verses 1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integritythan one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good,and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. Ever since the first man Adam sinned against God, all humans have been born into … Continue reading Walk with Integrity, No Lies