Proverb 3:6
“In all your ways acknowledge HimAnd He shall direct your path.” “In all your ways—the way you talk, where you go, how you treat people, the thoughts you think, the choices you make, all of…
Month: December 2020
Proverb 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own understanding;” There are a lot of things that I don’t understand. My comprehension is finite and yet, I treat it as though…
Proverb 3:4
“And so find favor and high esteemIn the sight of man.” Do you want to please God? Follow this simple instruction: Let not mercy and truth forsake you (3:3). You will be regarded in high…
Proverb 10:1
Proverbs Contrasting the Godly and the Wicked“The Proverbs of Solomon:A wise son makes a glad father,But a foolish son is the grief of his mother” Solomon writes these words to us and explains that wisdom…
Proverb 3:3
“Let not mercy and truth forsake you;Bind them around your neck,Write them on the tablet of your heart,” The opening line of today’s Proverb struck me as odd. How would mercy and truth forsake me?…
Proverb 9:18
“But he does not know that the dead are there,That her guests are in the depths of hell.” Who is “he”? If we journey back just two verses, we will be reminded that the person…
Proverb 9:17
“Stolen water is sweet,And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.” She makes these claims to those who lack understanding (are weak), because she knows they are vulnerable. Her chances at infiltration are greater and so…
Proverb 3:2
“For length of days and long lifeAnd peace they will add to you.” These commands are for our good! They are not a negative that keeps us from enjoying life. But a positive that broadens…
Proverb 3:1
“My son, do not forget my law,But let your heart keep my commands;” Do not forget. Write it down, talk about it, study it, memorize it. Do whatever it takes so that you don’t forget…