“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” Proverbs 27:6 (NKJV) “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” … Continue reading
“Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 (NASB) Just think of it… every person in your life has been placed there for a reason. Maybe you are to serve and minister to them in some way or they are meant to instruct and serve you. Either way, they have crossed your path … Continue reading
“He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.” Proverbs 14:29 (NAS) Everybody loses his or her temper at some time. For each of us there is a different trigger and reason for loosing control. The book of Proverbs calls a man who looses his temper a fool. … Continue reading
Some time in your life, God will direct you into unknown territory. He will most likely ask you to walk away from the comfort of routine and the known. A door will open and you will hear God’s loving voice asking you to trust Him with your future. Stepping out in a new direction, on … Continue reading
“When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you, to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perverse things, from those who leave the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness” Proverbs 2:10-13 (NKJV) Why does the Word of God … Continue reading
Do you have a friend who sharpens you with truth? Their worth is beyond measure. Keep them close to your heart since you will need them in good times and bad. Hopefully, you will sharpen them in return. It is always a double blessing when both people in a relationship are blessed by the honesty … Continue reading
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: “To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion—A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding … Continue reading
Proverbs 15 The next time someone wants to challenge you and becomes angry because you have lovingly told them what the Bible says about sin, remember this Proverb. When they accuse you are judging them because they don’t want to address their sin by acknowledging it as ‘sin’, remember this Proverb. And, let us not … Continue reading
DAY SIX From the Complete Jewish Bible, by David H. Stern Michlei (Proverbs) Chapter Four, Verses 1-27 Listen, children, to a father’s instruction; pay attention, in order to gain insight; for I am giving you good advice; so don’t abandon my teaching. For I too was once a child to my father; and my mother, … Continue reading
DAY FIVE, PART TWO From the Complete Jewish Bible, by David H. Stern Michlei (Proverbs) Chapter Three, Verses 21-35 My son, don’t let these slip from your sight; preserve common sense and discretion; they will be life for your being and grace for your neck. Then you will walk your way securely, without hurting your … Continue reading
DAY FOUR, PART ONE From the Complete Jewish Bible, by David H. Stern Michlei (Proverbs) Chapter Three, Verses 1-20 My son, don’t forget my teaching, keep my commandments in your heart; for they will add to you many days, years of life and peace. Do not let grace and truth leave you–bind them around your … Continue reading
DAY THREE From the Complete Jewish Bible, by David H. Stern Michlei (Proverbs) Chapter Two, Verses 1-22 My son, if you will receive my words and store my commands inside you, paying attention to wisdom, inclining your mind toward understanding–yes, if you will call for insight and raise your voice for discernment, if you seek it … Continue reading
DAY TWO, PART TWO From the Complete Jewish Bible, by David H. Stern Michlei (Proverbs) Chapter One, Verses 20-33 Wisdom calls aloud in the open air and raises her voice in the public places. she calls out at streetcorners and speaks out at entrances to city gates; “How long, you whose lives have no purpose, will … Continue reading
DAY TWO, PART ONE From the Complete Jewish Bible, by David H. Stern Michlei (Proverbs) Chapter One, Verses 10-19 My son, if sinners entice you, don’t go along with them. Suppose they say, “Come with us: we’ll ambush somebody and kill him, we’ll waylay some harmless soul, just for fun; we’ll swallow him alive, like … Continue reading
DAY ONE, PART TWO From the Complete Jewish Bible, by David H. Stern Michlei (Proverbs) Chapter One, Verses 7-9 The fear of Adonai is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. My son, heed the discipline of your father, and do not abandon the teaching of your mother; they will be a … Continue reading
DAY ONE From the Complete Jewish Bible, by David H. Stern Michlei (Proverbs) Chapter One, Verses 1-6 The Proverbs of Shlomo (Solomon) the son of David, king of Isra’el, are for learning about wisdom and discipline; for understanding words expressing deep insight; for gaining an intelligently disciplined life, doing what is right, just and fair; … Continue reading
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