“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
Proverbs
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
Discipline and Restraint
“Why should you be intoxicated, my son, with a forbidden womanand embrace the bosom of an adulteress?For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord,and he ponders all his paths.The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him,and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.He dies for lack of discipline,and because of … Continue reading Discipline and Restraint
Evil People Do Not Understand Justice
Proverbs 28 Select Verses 1 The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are bold as a lion.4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,but those who keep the law strive against them.5 Evil men do not understand justice,but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.6 Better is a poor man who … Continue reading Evil People Do Not Understand Justice
Hope Deferred Grieves the Heart
Proverbs 13:12 NASB “Hope deferred makes the heart sick,But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” As I contemplated the meaning of this proverb, and as I prayed for understanding, there were two main “deferred hopes” that came to mind. The first one is the hope of salvation for my loved ones who have not … Continue reading Hope Deferred Grieves the Heart
Better is Open Rebuke than Hidden Love
Proverbs 27 Select Verses 1 Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring.5 Better is open rebukethan hidden love.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;profuse are the kisses of an enemy.8 Like a bird that strays from its nestis a man who strays from his home.12 The prudent … Continue reading Better is Open Rebuke than Hidden Love
Without Prophetic Vision, No Restraint
Select verses Proverbs 29 ESV 18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,but blessed is he who keeps the law.19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,for though he understands, he will not respond.20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a … Continue reading Without Prophetic Vision, No Restraint
Run With It 