“I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.” – Job
“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely will be delivered.” Proverbs 28:26 As mentioned before, Proverbs is a Book of contrasts. The 1st half is often the opposite of the 2nd and helps us define a word or phrase. It is also Very Blunt, as today’s Verse […]
John 1:14 Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We saw his glory–the glory of the one and only, full of grace and truth, who came from the Father. The passage of Scripture now before us is very short, if we measure it by words. But it is very long, if
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” Proverbs 27:1 If you are reading this, then it applies to you! God has given you lungs to breathe and a heart to pump blood…for today. That’s it! And even then, you have no guarantee of anything past reading
Paul; a Servant of Jesus Christ – Romans 1:1 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,” (ESV) Salvation cannot be divided; it is an all or nothing equation. No one can receive the gift of salvation without submitting their life to Christ any more
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“Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” Proverbs 26:12 Each time I read through Proverbs, this verse screams out something new. Today’s thoughts: Fool is referenced 72 times in Proverbs, 10 of them in the 11 verses prior to today’s; Solomon uses
Psalm 1 – Part Two 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. “And he shall be like a tree planted“—not a wild tree, but “a tree planted,” chosen, considered
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“Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.” Proverbs 25:19 Have you ever had a toothache from a cavity, where you can barely use it because of the pain? Or a sprained ankle where you can hardly take a step without wincing? I have had
“Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked; For there will be no future for the evil man; The lamp of the wicked will be put out.” Proverbs 24:19-20 Here, Solomon warns “Do not fret”, using the word charah (“to burn,” “to be angry;” so here we may render, “Be not
“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord always.” Proverbs 23:17 As most of you know, Proverbs is a Book of contrasts. Here, Solomon compares the “envying of sinners” with “the fear of the Lord”. This helps us define biblically “words” and “phrases” so we can have a
“The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, but the naive go on, and are punished for it.” Proverbs 22:3 This is one of my favorite Proverbs. It’s also repeated in Chapter 27, which is God’s way of telling us, “Pay Attention”! When you consider what it says, it’s really quite simple. Do you see