I imagine many pastors are rethinking their sermons and newsletter articles written this time last year with the theme, “2020 Vision—looking ahead to a perfect year.” 2020 was no perfect year, however it was a year we will never forget. Have you ever considered the meaning behind the…
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works…
Proverbs 30 – Proverbial prayer Nearing the end of the book, Proverbs 30 includes many themes, all the words of Agur, son of Jakeh. Unfortunately, we’re not completely sure who Agur is; some say Agur is a nickname for Solomon, others say Agur was someone in Solomon’s court, and other…
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them. 23 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. We all know folks who love to talk, who seem to have a lot to say. Some of those people have been…
The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. 2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order. 3 A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops. 4 Those who forsake instruction…
“5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. In their book, Proverbs: Living Wisely, Loving Well, Alicia and Eric Porterfield share the following: Proverbs, chapter 27 contains numerous verses on friendship and several…
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. Proverbs 26 is unique in that the word “fool” appears in almost every verse. These verses point out the fool’s…
16 If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you. These verses could have easily been written by, Miss Manners an author and newspaper columnist who has worked to expand the understanding…
17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,18 or the Lord will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them. 19 Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked,20 for the evildoer has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will…
Proverbs 23 “Surely There is a Future” Look around you today. All it takes is one glance at the news or social media to tell that there are tensions in our world today. The world is full of political strife, viral pandemics, economic problems, inequalities, justice and injustice,…