Proverbs 17:14
Proverbs 17:14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. A dam is usually built on a higher level, if a hole is created it won’t just be a hole it will more than likely break and become larger because of its position. In this case [...]
Read More...Proverbs 16
4 ~The LORD works out everything for his own ends—even the wicked for a day of disaster. Most of us work so hard in making plans. We don’t want to be caught without one, or any. It may make us appear lazy or worse yet as if we were not smart enough to “plan ahead”. [...]
Read More...Proverbs 15 – What You Say
“A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.”[Proverbs 15:1] You ever know somebody that has a mean comeback for everything that is said to them. Maybe that’s you..? Do you experience much resolution in your life, or do you find that you are mostly angry at other people…all the time? If [...]
Read More...Proverbs 14 – Wise Women!
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Proverbs 14:1 Ladies, how often are you negative about your husband? Do you “share” stories of your husbands mistakes or flaws with your lady friends? Do you often talk openly about your husbands shortcomings in front of your [...]
Read More...Are You Plotting Evil or Planning Peace?
Has a situation ever presented itself that required you to act as a witness to a specific incident and the information that you had was compelling enough that it made the difference in the conclusion? Sometimes situations present themselves that require us make the right decision and tell the truth. Regardless of the people involved [...]
Read More...Proverbs 10
Proverbs 10:25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,but the righteous stand firm forever. Sometimes the trials we go through literally feel like we’re sitting in the middle of a storm. We are tossed every which way and wonder sometimes if we’ll come out alive. I find this verse reassuring and comforting. [...]
Read More...Proverbs 9
Chapter 9 is called “Invitations of Wisdom and of Folly” 10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Here we find what God calls the beginning of wisdom and knowledge. It is the fear of the Lord and knowledge of the Holy One. Not [...]
Read More...Proverbs 8 – Priorities
“for wisdom is more precious than rubies,and nothing you desire can compare with her.”[Proverbs 8:11] Is getting wisdom and seeking understanding in God’s Word a priority to you? Is it more important than money? The obvious answer to that last questions would be, “No way! Does wisdom pay the bills!?” Do you seek the things [...]
Read More...Proverbs 7 – Just Run!
22 He followed her at once, like an ox going to the slaughter. He was like a stag caught in a trap, 23 awaiting the arrow that would pierce its heart. He was like a bird flying into a snare, little knowing it would cost him his life. 24 So listen to me, my sons, [...]
Read More...Proverbs 5 – "Beating Temptation"
Temptation is something that comes in many different forms and it’s one of those things that everyone can relate to because we all struggle with it. I think we all can relate to this proverb because of the significance that temptation represents when we give into it and the consequences that come along with it. [...]
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