Have we been made free by the truth?
We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it. …
Tag Archives: Proverbs 10
What happens when we ignore discipline in our lives?
Discipline is a very important principle in God’s world. God disciplines us for our own good. God is a loving …
Do good people last? Can they be moved?
Jesus came to give us an abundant life. And true to God’s word, we have it in Jesus. God is …
Is the wage of a good person an exuberant life?
God’s goal for us is that we be joyful and enthusiastic. When we are good and wise, we have a …
Does an empty-head think mischief is fun?
What do we enjoy beyond anything else? God’s goal is for us to delight in wisdom. We should love wisdom …
Does God’s blessing make life rich? Is there anything we can do to improve on God?
God is God and He is perfect. There is nothing God needs from us. There is nothing we can do …
Do the wise accumulate knowledge — a true treasure?
We are all concerned about getting more stuff. There seems to be no end to it. What should we worry …
Will the shifty be exposed by God?
Why this is important: Honesty seems to be hard come by as a moral imperative. Being shifty seems to …
Does a wise heart takes orders?
We live in a world where we must respond to others and take orders. We have bosses, police, parents, teachers …
Some things smell pretty bad
Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …
Some things smell pretty bad
Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …
“The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.” ~King Solomon
We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it. …
"Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin." ~~King Solomon
How do we become wise? As we follow God, seek His ways, listen to Him, we need to store it …
“A good person’s mouth is a clear fountain of wisdom; a foul mouth is a stagnant swamp.” ~~King Solomon
We have all experienced being around someone with a foul mouth. We have all experienced someone whose speech is a …
"Blessings accrue on a good and honest life, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse." ~King Solomon
It seems conventional wisdom is that there is no reward for a good and honest life. There is the eternal …
"Make hay while the sun shines—that’s smart; go fishing during harvest—that’s stupid." ~~King Solomon
We know this to be true but being disciplined at it can be the challenge. There is a time to …
"God is solid backing to a well-lived life, but he calls into question a shabby performance." ~King Solomon
There is no “coasting along” in God’s world (Kingdom). God has given us talents. God expects us to live the life He …
“The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse." ~King Solomon
When we follow God, doing what He wants us to do, our words are His words. God’s words give life. Being …
"Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over the bickering." ~King Solomon (Proverbs 10:12)
Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for our …
"Sloth makes you poor; diligence brings wealth." ~King Solomon
There is nothing like diligently pursuing the work of the day at hand. It is, in fact, honorable to faithfully work. …
"God won’t starve an honest soul, but he frustrates the appetites of the wicked." ~King Solomon
God wants us to be honest in our core. He will give us wisdom. He will take care of us. …
"Ill-gotten gain gets you nowhere; an honest life is immortal." ~King Solomon
I saw a news show recently where they spent a significant amount of time essentially making the case that every …
"Wise son, glad father; stupid son, sad mother." ~King Solomon
Wisdom is so important. When Solomon was asked by God what he wanted, he responded wisdom. To know and understand …
“The road to life is a disciplined life; ignore correction and you’re lost for good.” ~~King Solomon
Discipline is a very important principle in God’s world. God disciplines us for our own good. God is a loving …
“The wealth of the rich is their bastion; the poverty of the indigent is their ruin.” ~~King Solomon
We know how destructive poverty is. We also know about the value of money. Jesus challenges us to be wealthy …
“Good people last—they can’t be moved; the wicked are here today, gone tomorrow.” ~~King Solomon
Jesus came to give us an abundant life. And true to God’s word, we have it in Jesus. God is …
“The wage of a good person is exuberant life; an evil person ends up with nothing but sin.” ~~King Solomon
God’s goal for us is that we be joyful and enthusiastic. When we are good and wise, we have a …
“An empty-head thinks mischief is fun, but a mindful person relishes wisdom.” ~~King Solomon
What do we enjoy beyond anything else? God’s goal is for us to delight in wisdom. We should love wisdom …
“God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.” ~King Solomon
God is God and He is perfect. There is nothing God needs from us. There is nothing we can do …
“You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.” ~~King Solomon
Insight is taking the “long view”. People with insight are wise and are to be listened to intently. Shortsighted people …
“An evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead, but an open, face-to-face meeting results in peace.” ~~King Solomon
You know there is trouble ahead when someone won’t sit down with you face-to-face and meet with you. Being open …
“The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.” ~~King Solomon
We are all concerned about getting more stuff. There seems to be no end to it. What should we worry …
“Honesty lives confident and carefree, but Shifty is sure to be exposed.” ~~King Solomon
Honesty seems to be hard come by as a moral imperative. We tell white lies and believe that is okay. …
“A wise heart takes orders; an empty head will come unglued.” ~~King Solomon
We live in a world where we must respond to others and take orders. We have bosses, police, parents, teachers …
“A good and honest life is a blessed memorial; a wicked life leaves a rotten stench.” ~~King Solomon
Some things smell pretty bad. And then, there is a rotten stench. Just a plain putrid smell. It is disgusting. …
