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In this edition of “Timeless Wisdom from Rev. Ermal Wilson” we will hear the first of three sermons from a Revival at Trinity Wesleyan Church in Oak Hill, Ohio. In this first message he shares with us from the prayer of Jabez, which he had been preaching on long before the book make the verse […]
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We live in a world where you can find pretty much everything online. There are archives of all kinds out there. You can hear voices every since there have been devices to record them. Of course, this massive online collection is also filled with billions of hours of meaningless content that makes many of us […]
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Proverbs 27:3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but vexation by a fool is more burdensome than the two of them. Vexation is a word we don’t use much any more. In fact, the use of the word has greatly decreased over the past couple hundred of years. While the word is making […]
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Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. You’re not that good. I thought about just writing those four words for today’s post and leaving it at that. But, then I remembered that there are some out there who actually think they are that good. […]
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Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow; for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Have you ever gone to bed completely determined to wake up the next day and seize it? I mean you’re going to carpe this diem. You’ve made a list, you have a plan of what you’re going […]
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Proverbs 26:23-28 Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart. The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him. When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him. Though his hatred may be concealed by […]
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Proverbs 26:20-22 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases. Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife. The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels; they go down into a person’s innermost being. Since […]
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Proverbs 26:18-19 Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows, so is a person who deceives his neighbor, and says, “Was I not only joking?” “Dude, I was just kidding. Lighten up!” I wonder how many times you’ve heard that phrase in your life. I know I’ve heard it plenty of times. Unfortunately, I’ve […]
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Proverbs 26:17 Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own. When I was younger, our family went on a trip to visit some family up in Michigan. While we were on the trip, I went with my cousin […]
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Proverbs 26:14-16 Like a door that turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed. The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth. The sluggard is wiser in his own estimation than seven people who respond with good sense. If you haven’t […]
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Proverbs 26:13 The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A lion in the streets!” I’ve confessed to you on multiple occasions that I can have a tendency to be a lazy guy. I enjoy sitting on the couch and not doing anything. I know it’s not a good thing about me, and […]
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Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. As soon as you think you’re wise, boom, you’ll be proven false. That’s because wisdom is never something you arrive at. Wisdom is a life-long journey and pursuit. We should be growing wiser […]
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Proverbs 26:11 Like a dog that returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. This is probably one of the most popular proverbs of the Bible. Partly because they are used by Peter in 2 Peter 2, but also because they’re vivid and true. So true. You’ve known someone, as have I who […]
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Proverbs 26:10 Like an archer who wounds at random, so is the one who hires a fool or hires any passer-by. While it was on the air, I loved the show Numbers. Perhaps it was because I’m a nerd, and the idea of using math to solve crimes sounds kind of cool. Regardless, I thought […]
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Proverbs 26:8-9 Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. If you haven’t gathered by now, the Proverbs don’t think real highly of fools. They’re kind of like […]
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Proverbs 26:6-7 Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool. Like legs that hang limp from the lame, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools. Have you ever trusted someone you shouldn’t have trusted? Have you ever taken the advice of someone […]
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Proverbs 26:4-5 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation. What?! Don’t do it, but do it. You’re probably saying to yourself, “I knew the Bible contradicted itself.” And I can see […]
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Proverbs 26:3 A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! I don’t know if you remember, but there was a big story back in 1994 that got a lot of national attention. It was Michael P. Fay, and he was getting attention because he […]
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Proverbs 26:1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. Like a fluttering bird or like a flying swallow, so a curse without cause does not come to rest. I’m hoping that today’s proverb will be of great comfort to some of you. That’s because it resonates […]
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Proverbs 25:28 Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper. Unfortunately, I have lost my temper a time or two in my life. Most of the time, I’m able to control myself and keep things under control, but once in a while, I […]
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Proverbs 25:27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable for people to seek their own glory. We talked about eating too much honey not that long ago. And even though we had honey last night on the cornbread my wife made, I’m just going to let you go back […]
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Proverbs 25:25-26 Like cold water to a weary person, so is good news from a distant land. Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous person who gives way before the wicked. Have you ever lost complete and total respect for someone in an instant? I have. Part of the problem […]
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Proverbs 25:24 It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife. I’m a lucky man. I don’t want to rub it in your face, but I am. I have an amazing wife who is an amazing mother. I have 4 wonderful kids who […]
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Proverbs 25:23 The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look. Growing up in the midwest, there were somethings that were pretty predictable. At that time, John Cooper was the coach of the Buckeyes. And while he was the coach, they were generally good, but you could count on […]
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Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you. It seems that there are those who have a problem with this verse. It’s actually quoted other places in […]
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Proverbs 25:20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. It’s probably the most classic scene of the Big Bang Theory. Sheldon gets sick, and when Sheldon gets sick he reverts to a childlike state. He […]
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Proverbs 25:18-19 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness. Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble. Hoosiers has got to be one of best […]
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Proverbs 25:17 Don’t set foot too frequently in your neighbor’s house, lest he become weary of you and hate you. We all think it would be awesome. You know you wanted to do it too. When you watched Friends, you thought how cool it would be to have great friends who live right across the […]
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Proverbs 25:16 When you find honey, eat only what is sufficient for you, lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up. I don’t remember exactly how old I was. But, I remember the events of this evening very clearly. We had some company over. Which was always a big deal as a kid. […]
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Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone. “It’s not a no, it’s a not now.” I know you’ve heard that from time to time in your life. You ask for a raise from your boss and it’s not a no, it’s just not a right […]
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Proverbs 25:13-14 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters. Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given. I absolutely love snow. There […]
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Proverbs 25:11-12 Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens. Yesterday, we talked about how we ought to solve our problems for ourselves instead of […]
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Proverbs 25:8-10 Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame? When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person, lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away. […]
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Proverbs 25:6-7 Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; for it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen. It’s a classic scene from Cars. One that I’m sure […]
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Proverbs 25:4-5 Remove the dross from the silver, and material for the silversmith will emerge; remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. There is a dangerous trend that has emerged in leadership in America. It’s one where the leader serves in isolation while the followers judge from […]
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Proverbs 25:1-3 These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied: It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep so the hearts of kings […]
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Proverbs 24:30-34 I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom. I saw that thorns had grown up all over it, the ground was covered with weeds, and its stone wall was broken down. When I saw this, I gave careful consideration to it; I received instruction from […]
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Proverbs 24:28-29 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words. Do not say, “I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done.” This is an interesting Proverb. It’s interesting because of the […]
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Proverbs 24:27 Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house. Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words. We’ve gotten a little backwards and upside down in today’s culture. We want the stuff first, and then to pay for it later. […]
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Proverbs 24:23-26 These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible: The one who says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him. But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them. Like […]
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Proverbs 24:21-22 Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels, for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, and who knows the ruinous judgment both the Lord and the king can bring? It’s as if this is an important theme. Because once again we come across the phrase, “Fear the Lord.” […]
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Proverbs 24:19-20 Do not fret because of evil people or be envious of wicked people, for the evil person has no future, and the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. It’s just not fair. It’s not fair to see evil people get ahead and succeed. It’s frustrating. It feels wrong. They’re going about getting […]
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Proverbs 24:17-18 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice, lest the Lord see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him. If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, or if you know me, you know I’m a pretty big Ohio […]
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Proverbs 24:16 Although a righteous person may fall seven times, he gets up again, but the wicked will be brought down by calamity. Fall down 7, get up 8. Or as Vince Lombardi said: “it’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get back up.” Did you know that’s what the righteous do? […]
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Proverbs 24:15 Do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live; do not assault his home. There is one thing that I just don’t understand. It is something that has never made sense to me. There are lots of things that don’t make sense, and they don’t make sense […]
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Proverbs 24:13-14 Eat honey, my child, for it is good, and honey from the honeycomb is sweet to your taste. Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, you will have a future, and your hope will not be cut off. I think we highly underestimate the goodness of Honey. […]
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Proverbs 24:11-12 Deliver those being taken away to death, and hold back those slipping to the slaughter. If you say, “But we did not know about this,” does not the one who evaluates hearts consider? Does not the one who guards your life know? Will he not repay each person according to his deeds? Remember […]
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Proverbs 24:9-10 A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people. If you faint in the day of trouble, your strength is small! We all have those days. You know, the ones that seem to never end. The ones that you start and then when you lay down, you feel like […]
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Proverbs 24:7-8 Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth. The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person. I’m just a little over 6 feet tall. Almost 6′ 1″, but just a little shy of the 1″. When I had reached that height in […]
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Proverbs 24:5-6 A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger; for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory. When we think of great warriors, names like Spartacus & William Wallace. We think of those who were strong and brave. Who were willing to […]
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Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures. Happy homes don’t happen by accident. Those families that you see where all the kids grow up and love each other, come home for Thanksgiving and Christmas […]
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Proverbs 24:1-2 Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them; for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm. There were some rough kids in our neighborhood growing up. Not rough like some of you might know, but they weren’t the best influences. To be honest, I have no idea […]
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Proverbs 23:29-35 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has dullness of the eyes? Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine. Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it […]
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Proverbs 23:25-28 May your father and your mother have joy; may she who bore you rejoice. Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes observe my ways; for a prostitute is like a deep pit; a harlot is like a narrow well. Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the […]
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Proverbs 23:24 The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him. I have a dream. (I know, that’s not real creative. I wonder how many posts have been written with that starting line. Anyway…) I have a dream that when my kids are all grown […]
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Proverbs 23:22-23 Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Acquire truth and do not sell it— wisdom, and discipline, and understanding. We pursue a lot of things in life. We pursue wealth and comfort. Family and friends. And some of those are good things. And […]
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Proverbs 23:20-21 Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat, because drunkards and gluttons become impoverished, and drowsiness clothes them with rags. You become like those you spend time with. If you didn’t know that, consider yourself in the know! It’s just the nature of who we are. When we […]
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Proverbs 23:19 Listen, my child, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right way. I don’t know if you’ve noticed this theme that runs through the whole book of Proverbs. It has to do with speaking and not speaking. The one who speaks too much, they’re a fool. But the one who listens, […]
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Proverbs 23:17-18 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time. For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. I’m a do it once kind of a guy. I don’t like to go back and do things twice, so I do my […]
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Proverbs 23:15-16 My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad; my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. This verse resonates deep within my soul right now as a father. I do a lot of thinking about the kind of adults we are raising. I’m sure […]
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Proverbs 23:5-8 When you gaze upon riches, they are gone, for they surely make wings for themselves, and fly off into the sky like an eagle! Do not eat the food of a stingy person, do not crave his delicacies; for he is like someone calculating the cost in his mind. “Eat and drink,” he […]
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Proverbs 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. As you may (or may not) recall, when I was in High School, I worked in a pizza shop. It was a great experience for me. I learned a lot about responsibility and diligence. I also learned about building […]
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Proverbs 23:1-3 “When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite. Do not crave that ruler’s delicacies, for that food is deceptive.” There’s a great scene in “The Office” shortly after the two branches merge. Andy […]
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Proverbs 22:29 Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people. Every year, the president of the United States brings kids to the White House. He brings the winners of the National Spelling Bee, Science Fair, etc. He also […]
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Proverbs 22:20-21 Have I not written thirty sayings for you, sayings of counsel and knowledge, to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you? “Haven’t I told you?” Those are words that are probably familiar to every kid in the world. Or most of them […]
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Proverbs 22:16 The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich—both end up only in poverty. I don’t know if this has ever happened to you, but it’s happened to me. It’s been a hard lesson to learn too. We have a heritage of making […]
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Proverbs 22:15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. I’ve heard it said that everyone who’s born rebels. Whether they do it when they’re young or when they’re older, they’re going to rebel. The idea is that it’s better for them […]
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Proverbs 22:9 A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor. It just so happens that we’re watching Les Miserables while I’m writing this post. Funny how that works out. And as I type these words 24601 has just been redeemed by the priest. Even though this poor […]
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Proverbs 22:7-8 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end. Iniquity is not something we usually sow. When we’re sowing things, we’re generally trying to grow things that are helpful and beneficial. Things […]
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Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. This is probably the most popular and beloved prover aside from Proverbs 3:5-6. I’ve heard this one so many times throughout the course of my life that I have it memorized even […]
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Proverbs 22:4-5 The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life. Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them. Riches. Honor. Life. We’ve already said that the book of Proverbs isn’t a book of promises, but a book that […]
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Proverbs 22:1-3 A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold. The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Creator of them both. A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it. I’ve got a […]
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Proverbs 21:30-31 There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord. A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the Lord. Success = wisdom + understanding + advice/God’s Will. In other words, wisdom is not wisdom unless it is in line with God’s […]
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Proverbs 21:28-29 A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever. A wicked person shows boldness with his face, but as for the upright, he discerns his ways. Have you ever been lied to right to your face? And have you found yourself amazed that they were able to lie so […]
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Proverbs 21:27 The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent! As a pastor, there has been a time or two that I’ve received treats of one kind or another. And as anyone who reads this blog regularly knows, I like sweets. They don’t even have to […]
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Proverbs 21:25-26 What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work. All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. One of my favorite episode of Friends was when Joey & Chandler got the new Barca Loungers. They decided that they were just going to […]
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Proverbs 21:23-24 The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles. A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride. I don’t know how much you know about logging. I don’t know a ton, but I do know more than the average city dweller. It’s really […]
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Proverbs 21:21-22 The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor. The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust. Most of us feel pretty comfortable. We live in our houses or apartments with a roof over our heads. We sit on […]
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Proverbs 21:18-20 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless are taken in the place of the upright. It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman. There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours […]
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Proverbs 21:15-17 Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil. The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed. The one who loves pleasure will be a poor person; whoever loves wine and anointing oil will not be rich. Diligence […]
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Proverbs 21:12-14 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin. The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered. A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath. […]
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Proverbs 21:11 When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge. A scorner is a proud, arrogant mocker. Modern day hebrew uses a form of the word for clown. So, a scorner is like the class clown who can’t keep their mouth shut. Kind of like […]
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Proverbs 21:8-9 The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright. It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife. The way of the guilty person is devious. Crooked. Not Straight. But as for the […]
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Proverbs 21:7 The violence done by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is right. Have you ever felt like wicked people win more than the righteous? Man, I know I have. There have just been times when it seems like all the people around me who are doing things […]
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Proverbs 21:6 Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death. I’ve always struggled with my weight. Even as a kid I was one of the bigger kids around. I look back at pictures and realize that I wasn’t as fat as I thought I was. […]
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Proverbs 21:4-5 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the agricultural product of the wicked is sin. The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. The first verse serves as a reminder to what we talked about yesterday. That what comes out of your heart will […]
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Proverbs 21:1-3 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants. All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. You don’t have to know me very long to […]
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Proverbs 20:28-30 Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love. The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being. I’ve been a Cincinnati Bengals fan most of my […]
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Proverbs 20:26-27 A wise king separates out the wicked; he turns the threshing wheel over them. The human spirit is like the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts. We don’t know much about sifting flour now-a-days. But I remember my mom sifting flower pretty regularly while growing up. I guess there is the […]
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Proverbs 20:24-25 The steps of a person are ordained by the Lord— so how can anyone understand his own way? It is a snare for a person to rashly cry, “Holy!” and only afterward to consider what he has vowed. There are times of life when things happen and it’s hard to understand why they happen. […]
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Proverbs 20:20-23 The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness. An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end. Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you. The Lord abhors differing weights, and […]
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Proverbs 20:19 The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth. Unfortunately, I’ve been wounded by this proverb. In fact, not following this proverb end up costing me a great deal. It cost me in emotional turmoil and it cost me quite a bit […]
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Proverbs 20:16-18 Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge. Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance. There are […]
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Proverbs 20:14-15 “It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts. There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel. As you know, if you’ve read many of these posts, I’m a fan of The Office. And if you’re a […]
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Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food. “I’m just too busy” seems to be a pretty common response to many things nowadays. People are “just too busy,” so they don’t spend time with their families. They’re “just too busy” so they […]
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Proverbs 20:12 The ear that hears and the eye that sees— the Lord has made them both. God made you. I hope you know and believe that. I hope you don’t just think of that as some kind of fairy tale thing that Christians say. I know some of you do. I know you think you’re just […]
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Proverbs 20:11 Even a young man is known by his actions, whether his activity is pure and whether it is right. As much as you and I may not like it, we are defined by what we do. If we had it our way, we’d be defined by different things. Perhaps some of us would […]
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Proverbs 19:17-18 The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed. Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death. You pull into your driveway. You’ve just spent a long day at work and you are ready […]
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Proverbs 19:15-16 Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry. The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die. While the Bible is clear about the fact that the church and those who call themselves Christians are supposed to be compassionate and serving […]
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Proverbs 19:13-14 A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping. A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. Growing up, we always seemed to have a faucet in our kitchen sink that dripped. I don’t know if there […]
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Proverbs 19:10-12 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes! A person’s wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. […]
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Proverbs 19:8-9 The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper. A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish. I don’t know if you’ve ever been the recipient of a slanderous lie, but it’s not fun. I have, a couple of times. […]
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Proverbs 19:6-7 Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts. All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him— he pursues them with words, but they do not respond. I’ve never been a fan of […]
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Proverbs 19:4-5 Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend. A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment. If you don’t know, I recently became a pastor. I’ve been in pastoral roles for the last 10 years, doing mostly worship, […]
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Proverbs 18:23-24 A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly. A person who has friends may be harmed by them, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Have you ever needed something that you couldn’t get on your own? Not just in terms of money or things, but […]
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Proverbs 18:22 The one who finds a wife finds what is enjoyable, and receives a pleasurable gift from the Lord. A wife is a good thing. For some reason, it seems like marriage and being committed to someone for life within the “holy matrimony” of marriage has become taboo. Sure there are still billions of dollars […]
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Proverbs 18:20-21 From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit. Words are dangerous things. With one wrong word you can start a chain […]
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Proverbs 18:19 A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel. It’s a touching scene. Probably the best scene of the whole movie. Sure we love the fact that a Kindergartener is able to fend off a couple of bad guys with […]
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Proverbs 18:16-18 A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people. The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him. A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents. Being a big football fan, there are many different kinds of […]
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Proverbs 18:14-15 A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness— but who can bear a crushed spirit? The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge. What you seek/pursue says a lot about you. It says a lot about your priorities and what is most important to you. What is it that you seek? […]
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Proverbs 18:13 The one who gives an answer before he listens— that is his folly and his shame. For some reason, I seem to have been “blessed” with lots of people over the course of my life who think they’re really smart. The key word there is, think… Pretty much everywhere I’ve been there have […]
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Proverbs 18:11-12 The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination. Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor. Rich people think they are indestructible. I know that was a massive generalization, but there is certainly an arrogance […]
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Proverbs 18:9-10 The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys. The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high. There is a house you don’t want to live next to. There are two sons who spend most […]
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Proverbs 18:8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person’s innermost being. “How do I get this goodness inside me?” That’s a little Brian Regan quote for ya. Okay, so I realize that doesn’t have much to do with what we’re talking about. We’re talking about gossip. And, […]
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Proverbs 18:6-7 The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging. The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life. Do you remember that scene from the movie “Remember The Titans” where the guys are in the locker room? And some of […]
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Proverbs 18:4-5 The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook. It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice. Verse 4 I don’t know about you, but I’m not a great swimmer. I can get the […]
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Proverbs 18:2-3 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind. When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach. If you’ve spent any time at all watching the major news networks, you’ve inevitable seen them interview someone. And if you’ve […]
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Proverbs 18:1 One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment. I don’t know if you know this about me, but I’m kind of an introvert. In some settings I have learned to be a people person, but a lot of it has been learned behavior. There have been a […]
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Proverbs 17:27-28 The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning. Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning. I’m going to be honest with you, I didn’t realize just how many proverbs there were that spoke about […]
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Proverbs 17:26 It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong. I don’t have a way to know this, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the concept of “innocent until proven guilty” came from this passage. Whether that’s true or not, I don’t know, but just thought I’d throw […]
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Proverbs 17:24-25 Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth. A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him. What a great proverb for leadership. If you wonder why you should trust Solomon […]
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Proverbs 17:23 A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice. You don’t have to stop and think long before come to the worst bribe that was ever taken. If you stop for a moment, you can probably fill in the blank with the name _______. You could probably make a […]
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Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Have you been around those people who make you happy just because you’re around them? You know what I mean, the people who can cheer you up without trying to cheer you up. The people who bring the life […]
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Proverbs 17:19-21 The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction. The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble. Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of […]
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Proverbs 17:17-18 A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity. The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge, and puts up financial security for his neighbor. Without getting all cheesy and Michael W. Smithy, let’s just quickly make it clear that the role of a friend is […]
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Proverbs 17:16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom? I would not say that knowing how to manage your money is a hard thin. The principle is pretty basic, spend less than you bring in. But, while I wouldn’t say knowing how to […]
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Proverbs 17:14-15 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out! The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent— both of them are an abomination to the Lord. A cistern is an old water tank, kind of like a big rain barrel or a big tank […]
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Proverbs 17:12-13 It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly. As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house. “What kind of Bear is best?”…”Bears, Beets, Battle Star Galactica.” Ah, the good ole’ days […]
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Proverbs 17:9-10 The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends. A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool. “You cut me deep, Shrek. You cut me real deep just now…” Okay, so it might not be the most […]
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Proverb 17:7-8 Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler! A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds. I’d venture a guess that you’ve heard that phrase before. Like putting lipstick on a pig. It doesn’t take […]
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Proverbs 17:6 Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents. We all do this, and didn’t even know that this is a principle from Proverbs. I’ll confess, I didn’t. I’m sure I’ve read and heard the verse before, but never really stopped to think much about it. […]
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Proverbs 17:2-3 A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives. The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts. It’s hot in there. I don’t particularly like heat, and especially super high heat. I get […]
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Proverbs 17:1 Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness than a house full of feasting with strife. When I was 10 years old or so, I got to spend a couple of months out here in the Northwest with my grandparents. My aunt was responsible for booking the tickets for our […]
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Proverbs 16:31-33 Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness. Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city. The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision […]
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Proverbs 16:28-30 A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends. A violent person entices his neighbor, and leads him down a path that is terrible. The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil. Without getting into the morals of Hollywood film […]
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Proverbs 16:26-27 A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work. A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire. If you’ve been looking for biblical justification for calling today’s media “wicked scoundrels”, this is the verse you’ve been looking for. “A wicked scoundrel digs […]
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Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death. Imagine with me that you’re reading a book. (This is going to be a bit of a challenge, but if you’ll bear with me I think it’s worth the effort.) But, you’re reading […]
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Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Did you know that honey is apparently some kind of magical healing syrup? It can help people who have ulcers and settle uneasy stomaches (so I’ve read). In the past it was used as an antibiotic of sorts […]
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Proverbs 16:21-23 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness. Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools. A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words. This is the […]
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Proverbs 16:19-20 It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud. The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. If you thought there was a lot of war now, I think you’d be […]
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Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. I think we greatly underestimate the potency of pride. We used to think of it as a bad thing. We knew there were problems that arose when someone had too much pride. But that was then. Now, we think we need more of […]
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Proverbs 16:16-17 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver. The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life. I love where we live. Of course, that doesn’t mean I don’t have my complaints. […]
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Proverbs 16:14-15 A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it. In the light of the king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain. You’ve probably heard the expression before, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” That would be a […]
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Proverbs 16:12-13 Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness. The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly. Since we don’t really live in a world ruled by kings anymore, we are going to use the verses that speak to kings to […]
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Proverbs 16:10-11 The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice. Honest scales and balances are from the Lord; all the weights in the bag are his handiwork. Genetically modified foods are all the outrage right now. Between that and fluoridated drinking water, I’m pretty sure we’re supposed to […]
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Proverbs 16:8-9 Better to have a little with righteousness than to have abundant income without justice. A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps. You may not know this, but a part of the definition of righteousness includes the idea of justice. There are two kinds of justice, legal and ethical. Within the idea […]
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Proverbs 16:6-7 Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil. When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself. If there is one thing you learn from all this blabbering I’ve been doing here, I hope it’s this: Pursue God with everything you are. […]
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Proverbs 16:4-5 The Lord works everything for its own ends— even the wicked for the day of disaster. The Lord abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished. Why do you think God hates arrogance? Do you think it has anything to do with the first half of this proverb? “The Lord works everything for […]
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Proverbs 16:1-3 The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord. All a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion, but the Lord evaluates the motives. Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established. It’s easy for us to justify what we do. We […]
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Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility. It is impossible to be truly wise and be arrogant and proud at the same time. You may know things. You may know a lot of things. But, if you are proud and arrogant, you aren’t wise. If you are full of […]
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Proverbs 15:31-32 The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise. The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding. Ever feel like a fish out of water? I have. On numerous occasions. Like the time my wife and I dressed up to go […]
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Proverbs 15:29-30 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body. Near……Far……. Do you remember Grover doing this on Sesame Street? I do. For some reason, this is one of their skits that is cemented […]
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Proverbs 15:24-26 The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol. The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he maintains the boundaries of the widow. The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure. If I were you, I would do everything I […]
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Proverbs 15:22-23 Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established. A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time—how good it is! Pride gets in the way of so much. It gets in the way of our own progress. It gets in […]
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Proverbs 15:20-21 A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother. Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course. I know a guy. We’ll call him Ralph. And while he’s been rather successful at wrecking his life as well […]
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Proverbs 15:18-19 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel. The way of the sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is like a highway. Just because you can drive fast, doesn’t mean you’re not a sluggard. Look at Lightning McQueen […]
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Proverbs 15:15-17 All the days of the afflicted are bad, but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast. Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it. Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox where there is hatred. Since “The Office” […]
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Proverbs 15:12-14 The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise. A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken. The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. Life can be hard. There is no question […]
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Proverbs 15:11 Death and Destruction are before the Lord— how much more the hearts of humans! The original words used here were Hell and Abaddon – the dwelling place of the dead. They lay open before him like a book to be read. He can see into parts of existence that we aren’t capable of seeing. […]
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Proverbs 15:8-10 The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die. You know that kid who always has the biggest, […]
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Proverbs 15:5-7 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense. In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble. The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools. We all have things to learn. I hope we […]
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Proverbs 15:4 Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit. That’s exactly what I needed to hear! Have you ever been trying to figure out a situation or problem and just found yourself at a loss? I have. I have tried and tried to come to a conclusion, […]
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Proverbs 15:1-3 A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good. Have you ever been […]
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Proverbs 14:34-35 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully. I don’t want to get into the whole debate about whether or not God has “withdrawn his hand of blessing” from our country. I […]
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Proverbs 14:32-33 The wicked will be thrown down in his trouble, but the righteous have refuge even in the threat of death. Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools. I probably shouldn’t remind you because I don’t want you to blame me for getting the […]
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Proverbs 14:30-31 A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones. The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him. Have you ever been somewhere, but been somewhere else in your head? I’ve done that. It particularly happens to me when I’m […]
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Proverbs 14:28-29 A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler. The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly. As a parent, I can admit to you that there are times when I’m […]
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Proverbs 14:26-27 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children. The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares. We’ve talked about what it means to fear the Lord in the past, so I won’t get into too much detail about […]
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Proverbs 14:25 A truthful witness rescues lives, but the one who breathes lies brings deception. The Lie-breathing dragon. Have you ever known someone whom you could just never trust? The one who opens his mouth, and you have no idea if it’s true or not. It sounds like it might be true, but so much […]
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Proverbs 14:22-24 Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love. In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty. The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly. All talk and no play make […]
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Proverbs 14:20-21 A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many. The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed. What is it about money? For some reason, as soon as people figure out someone has money, they get all […]
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Proverbs 14:17-19 A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated. The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge. Those who are evil will bow before those who are good, and the wicked will bow at the gates of the righteous. There’s an […]
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Proverbs 14:15-16 A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps. A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident. My wife has watched every season of Survivor. So, when we started dating and then got married, it was pretty much a prerequisite […]
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Proverbs 14:13-14 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief. The backslider will be paid back from his own ways, but a good person will be rewarded for his. The journey toward a righteous, Proverbious life is not an easy one. As we seek to move and live […]
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Proverbs 14:11-12 The household of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way that leads to death. Everyone tells you to dream the American dream. We’re supposed to be finding that thing that makes […]
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Proverbs 14:9-10 Fools mock at reparation, but among the upright there is favor. The heart knows its own bitterness, and with its joy no one else can share. Reparation was an offering that the guilty were supposed to bring to clear their conscience. It was for a sin that they knew they had committed, but […]
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Proverbs 14:7-8 Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel. The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception. We’ve already talked about how the people you spend your time with have a great impact on the kind of person […]
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Proverbs 14:5-6 A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person. Have you ever watched someone who is highly skilled at a certain craft? I have, and it’s just amazing to watch them work. I remember […]
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Proverbs 14:3-4 In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them. Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen. Farmers have to be wise in many ways. They have to be wise about […]
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Proverbs 14:1-2 Every wise woman builds her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him. I have an amazing wife. If you didn’t know that, I do and I’m proud of […]
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Proverbs 13:24-25 The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him. The righteous has enough food to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked lacks food. As a kid it’s hard to understand the whole concept of discipline. All we know […]
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Proverbs 13:20-23 The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Calamity pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous. There is abundant food in the field of […]
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Proverbs 13:17-19 An unreliable messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored. A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil. We are all messengers. We are all […]
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Proverbs 13:15-16 Keen insight wins favor, but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh. Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. Everyone says you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. I guess that’s can be true. But sometimes I would argue that you can. For instance, there are books […]
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13:12-14 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life. The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded. Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares. Have you ever known someone who […]
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Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich. I remember watching a 20/20 or 60 minutes special about Lottery winners. I can’t remember which one it was, but I remember the content of the show. The gist of the show was that there […]
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Proverbs 13:9-10 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out. With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised. I’m a pretty easy going guy. I can get along with almost anyone. Almost. But there is one kind of person that I just can’t seem to […]
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Proverbs 13:7-8 There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth. The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat. The first proverb is an unusual one. It breaks the mold that most proverbs seem […]
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Proverbs 13:5-6 The righteous person hates anything false, but the wicked person acts in shameful disgrace. Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. I like to BBQ. It’s about the only way I like to cook. There’s something about fire and cooking outside. Like our forefathers would have done. […]
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Proverbs 13:4 The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied. Do you ever find yourself going to the cupboard in the hopes of finding exactly what you want to eat right now, but then realize that everything in there will require a certain amount […]
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Proverbs 13:2-3 From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the faithless desire the fruit of violence. The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin. An original piece of art is worth much more than a print of that artists work. That’s […]
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Proverbs 13:1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. I’ve heard that teenagers think they know it all. I’ve had the pleasure of working with teenagers in my time as a worship leader. There are those that you are a joy to be around and those you […]
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Proverbs 12:27-28 The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent. In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death. Have you ever gone to the store to buy something and then when you get home realize that you bought everything but you […]
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Proverbs 12:26 The righteous person is cautious in his friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. I’ve heard Andy Stanley say that “Your friends determine the direction and quality of your life.” If you’re reading this and you’re not very old, let me tell you – He’s right! Let me give you […]
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Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy. Today’s proverb is one of the best Christmas presents you could give. Of course, I’m just thinking about Christmas because they verse is 12:25, and I love Christmas. But, let me explain. Do you know someone who is […]
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Proverbs 12:24 The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave. I’ve heard John Maxwell make the following statement, “If you reward your eager beavers the same as your goof offs, soon you’ll have more goof offs than eager beavers.” And that is a true statement. You don’t have to have spent […]
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Proverbs 12:21-23 The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity. The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight. The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly. Social media is a good thing. It’s great to be able to connect with friends and […]
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Proverbs 12:19-20 The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. Truth seems to be a pretty big deal to God. And yet, it’s a surprisingly small […]
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Proverbs 12:18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. “When’s the due date?” Rule – never say anything about a woman being pregnant until she makes the announcement to you. I’m not as dumb as you think I am right now. I had heard from someone else […]
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Proverbs 12:15-17 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise. A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult. The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. Ever known someone who refuses to change […]
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Proverbs 12:12-14 The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures. The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble. A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to […]
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Proverbs 12:11 The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom. I don’t think this passage is saying that day dreaming is an altogether bad thing. In fact, it doesn’t seem that the word means daydreams like we often think of it. At least the way I […]
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Proverbs 12:10 A righteous person cares for the life of his animal, but even the most compassionate acts of the wicked are cruel. Have you ever had someone do something for you begrudgingly? I’ll not share any names, but that has happened to us a time or two. One that comes to mind was at […]
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Proverbs 12:8-9 A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised. Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food. Humility is a big part of wisdom. At least from […]
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Proverbs 12:5-7 The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. The words of the wicked lie in wait to shed innocent blood, but the words of the upright will deliver them. The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the righteous household will stand. The plans and words and counsel […]
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Proverbs 12:4 A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. Curious word, noble. I wonder why it would be used here? Perhaps to describe the kind of woman that is described at the end of this book. That kind of woman, the […]
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Proverbs 12:2-3 A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes. No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved. “I shall not be moved. I shall not be moved. Just like a tree that’s planted by the water, I shall not be moved.” I […]
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Proverbs 12:1 The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid. I don’t like cats. I’m allergic to them. I don’t trust them. You can’t tell what they’re thinking. You never know when they’re going to attack you and claw your eye ball out. I have other reasons that […]
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Proverbs 11:29-31 The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person. The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise. If the righteous are recompensed on earth, how much more the wicked sinner! The […]
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Proverbs 11:28 The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. “Buy a house” – they said. “You can’t go wrong with real estate!” “Investing in a house is a wise decision.” While I suppose that buying a house might be a much better investment than […]
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Proverbs 11:27 The one who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but the one who searches for evil—it will come to him. What drives you? What pushes you? When you’re all alone with your thoughts, where do your thoughts end up? What is the vortex of your mind that sucks you in when you have nothing […]
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Proverbs 11:24-26 One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty. A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied. People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who […]
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Proverbs 11:23 What the righteous desire leads only to good, but what the wicked hope for leads to wrath. You have heard me talk many times about building of the Kingdom of God instead of building up the Kingdom of Me. It seems that most in our day and age are out to build the […]
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Proverbs 11:22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. ” Thank God You’re pretty.” That’s what people tell you when you’re good looking but stupid acting. It’s a waste. Thankfully, my wife is both pretty and smart, so I don’t have this problem. Regardless how you […]
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Proverbs 11:20-21 The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight. Be assured that the evil person will certainly be punished, but the descendants of the righteous will not suffer unjust judgment. We can either be the twisted sister or the delightful son. To be honest, […]
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Proverbs 11:18-19 The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward. True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. There’s a famous episode of the Cosby show, where Bill is teaching Theo about money. It’s actually in the Pilot […]
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Proverbs 11:16-17 A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth. A kind person benefits himself, but a cruel person brings himself trouble. Remember yesterday, how I said, we want to be able to help our friends and family by loaning them tools and books and stuff? (I know – that’s really eloquent sentence…) […]
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Proverbs 11:5 The one who puts up security for a stranger will surely have trouble, but whoever avoids shaking hands will be secure. Have you ever loaned something to someone you don’t really know and never gotten it back? It can be really frustrating. I’ve loaned out books, never to see them again. We’ve loaned […]
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Proverbs 11:14 When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors. Just to be clear, I don’t think this passage means an abundance of leaders. It doesn’t appear to me that a counselor would be the same as a leader. When you get too many people thinking […]
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Proverbs 11:12-13 The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent. The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. Have you ever started a rumor about yourself just to see if it got back to you? I haven’t. […]
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Proverbs 11:9-11 With his speech the godless person destroys his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous will be delivered. When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy. A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright, but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked. […]
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Proverbs 11:8 The righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked turns up in his stead. Remember to good ole days when we watched cartoons on Saturday morning. I don’t know about you, but many of the cartoons we watched as kids were Looney Toons, and some of my favorites were Wile E. […]
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Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes. How many times a day do you use the word hope? We hope for silly things from time to time. I hope I get a good nights sleep. I hope the kids sleep in in the morning. I […]
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Proverbs 11:5-6 The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the faithless will be captured by their own desires. We are a family of gardeners. My Grandpa always had a big garden, growing up […]
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Proverbs 11:4 Wealth does not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger. I’ve heard John Maxwell say that people spend the first half of their life spending their health to get wealth, then they spend the rest of their lives spending their wealth to regain their health. That was an […]
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Proverbs 11:1-3 The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the unfaithful destroys them. Are you surprised by people who call themselves Christians, but practice business in very shady ways during […]
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Proverbs 10:31-32 The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed. The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse. If you’ve ever tried to grow apples, you know that it’s not as easy as simply planting […]
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Proverbs 10:29-30 The way of the Lord is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers. The righteous will never be moved, but the wicked will not inhabit the land. While I was in the Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale, we sang the Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” It was a powerful […]
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Proverbs 10:27-28 Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened. The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled. Unresolved Endings. That’s a feeling that can drive some people absolutely crazy. The feeling keeps them up at night, controls their thoughts throughout the […]
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Proverbs 10:26 Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. Maybe it’s just my own narcissism, but it seems that whenever I sit by a campfire, the smoke always comes in my direction. I can stand and observe the direction of the wind […]
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Proverbs 10:24-25 What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted. When the storm passes through, the wicked are swept away, but the righteous are an everlasting foundation. I’m not sure how familiar you are with ghostbusters, but for a while, my wife and I would watch it every […]
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Proverbs 10:23 Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment. It’s fun to be wise. All the cool kids are wise these days. I know you want to be too. The only disadvantage is you don’t get to do your evil-plan laugh. If […]
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Proverbs 10:22 The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it. When God blesses us, we don’t have to earn it. The sorrow being talked about in this passage is more inline with toil and labor, and the sorrow or pain that might come with it. It’s the same word […]
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Proverbs 10:20-21 What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value. The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of wisdom. I love listening to good leaders talk. They’ve got such a way of inspiring people to act. I’ve listened to many […]
The post Strong Words or Cotton Candy – Proverbious – Day 60 – Proverbs 10:20-21 first appeared on David Lindner.
Proverbs 10:18-19 The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool. When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise. Have you ever found yourself in a conversation and not known how you got there? I have. We started talking about […]
The post Sir Talks A Lot – Proverbious – Day 59 – Proverbs 10:18-19 first appeared on David Lindner.
Proverbs 10:17 The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray. I used to deliver pizzas while I was in High School at a great place called Cardo’s. It was a great job for a kid in high school. You get to drive around in […]
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Proverbs 10:15-16 The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty. The reward which the righteous receive is life; the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment. As you may remember, I think the idea of a bomb shelter is a good idea. […]
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Proverbs 10:13-14 Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined. Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction. Discipline is not a choice. We either choose to be disciplined beforehand or get disciplined afterwards. I’ve heard someone say […]
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Proverbs 10:11-12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions. I’ve never been in a real fight. I’ve gotten hit a few times. Those are stories for another day. However, just yesterday my wife and our two oldest kids were walking back from seeing the Harlem Globetrotters. (My wife gets all kinds of stuff […]
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Proverbs 10:10 The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin. The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence. What’s not being said? Have you ever been in one of those situations where you know there […]
The post What’s Not Being Said – Proverbious – Day 54 – Proverbs 10:10-11 first appeared on David Lindner.
Proverbs 10:9 The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out. I was at Starbucks this morning working on my sermon for the coming Sunday and as I was packing up to head home for lunch, a man sat down and asked for directions […]
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Proverbs 10:6-8 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence. The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the reputation of the wicked will rot. The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin. I am not a big fan […]
The post The Princess Bride Disappointment – Proverbious – Day 52 – Proverbs 10:6-8 first appeared on David Lindner.
Proverbs 10:5 The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself. Growing up, we would often tune in to listen to Paul Harvey’s noon time report. We didn’t usually listen to “the rest of the story” […]
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Proverbs 10:1-2 The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from mortal danger. We live in a day where it is fairly common to move in with the parents. The interesting thing […]
The post Launch Failed…Moving Back Home – Proverbious – Day 49 – Proverbs 10:1-2 first appeared on David Lindner.
Proverbs 9:13-18 The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything. So she sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way. “Whoever is […]
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Proverbs 9:11-12 For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage, but if you are a mocker, you alone must bear it. I am a big Ohio State Buckeyes fan. And not just in my physical […]
The post Smack Talk – Proverbious – Day 47 – Proverbs 9:11-12 first appeared on David Lindner.
Have you ever crammed for a test? I know I did. For much of my life I have been a procrastinator. For some reason, there are just some things that I can’t get motivated to do until the last minute. I don’t know why. I understand it with things like paying the bills, paying taxes […]
The post The Cramming Conundrum – Proverbious – Day 46 – Proverbs 9:9-10 first appeared on David Lindner.
Argumentum ad hominem. Woh, latin boy! What you speaky? Okay, if you’re not familiar with logic and the fallacies that exist when trying to make a logical argument, let me introduce you to the Argumentum ad hominem, commonly referred to as ad hominem. It’s basically the, “you’re ugly”, come back you might receive when you’re […]
The post Argumentum ad hominem – Proverbious – Day 45 – Proverbs 9:7-8 first appeared on David Lindner.
Welcome to the Wisdom Willow Bed and Breakfast. Wisdom Willow (WW) sits nestled in the valley at the base of reason and understanding. This beautiful Jewish home is well removed from the main pathways. Originally built mid-century, some-time, BC is now the destination of many travelers along the the path to righteousness. We have exceptional […]
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You can imagine the scene in your head. Maybe it’s from a movie, I don’t know as I can’t remember what it would be from…But, the scene goes something like this. There’s a grumpy older gentlemen (We’ll call him Jethro) who has an intial interation with a kid – (Calvin). A younger kid, probably 8 […]
The post Jethro and Calvin – Proverbious – Day 43 – Proverbs 8:32-36 first appeared on David Lindner.
The glue that holds everything together. The only real key to success in life. The answer to why your life is such a wreck. The reason you haven’t been able to get all of your life running in the same direction. Why it feels like you have 6 horses pulling you, each in a different […]
The post Glue, Keys and Horses – Proverbious – Day 42 – Proverbs 8:22-31 first appeared on David Lindner.
Do you want to be the guy calling all the shots? Do you want to be the guy making all the decisions, the guy with the real authority? Do you want to be the real “man?” I guess the real question is, who is that man? If you want the lights, fame and glory, then […]
The post The real “man” – Proverbious – Day 41 – Proverbs 8:14-21 first appeared on David Lindner.
This may totally color your opinion of me, but my wife and I are fans of the show “The Big Bang Theory.” We don’t love all of it, but I kind of connect with the geekyness of the characters on the show. While I never collected comic books, never watched star trek, have never been […]
The post Sheldon Cooper Versus the Kingdom of God – Proverbious – Day 40 – Proverbs 8:12-13 first appeared on David Lindner.
When my wife and I got married, we didn’t have much money. Of course, we’d heard people say that if you wait until you have enough money to get married, you’ll never get married. I hear people say the same thing about having kids. If you wait until you’re ready to have kids, you’ll never […]
The post Forest Fire Warning Siren – Proverbious – Day 39 – Proverbs 8:1-11 first appeared on David Lindner.
I remember the first time I watched Toy Story. Everyone was talking about it. We were all amazed at how real the animation looked. There was so much detail, pieces of fuzz here and there and scuff marks on the door. As you can imagine, our kids love the movies as well. All three of […]
The post The Toy Story 3 Comparison – Proverbious – Day 38 – Proverbs 7:24-27 first appeared on David Lindner.
A few years ago, before we lived in our current house, we lived in a neighborhood that had a few older people in it. We actually lived in a town which had a larger than normal older person population. You had to give up on the idea of getting anywhere fast. There were just too […]
The post Widow at the Window – Proverbious – Day 37 – Proverbs 7:6-23 first appeared on David Lindner.
If you were an only child, you missed out on a lot as a kid. My wife was and now that we have four kids she knows some of the things that she missed as a child. First there are the problems: There is always someone who wants something different than you. You may or […]
The post Sibling Wisdom – Proverbious – Day 36 – Proverbs 7:1-5 first appeared on David Lindner.
I have absolutely no desire to try to walk across hot coals. Just don’t. You may try to tell me that I can gain some kind of mental power out of it, but I will laugh at you. If you think you get mental power and clarity by walking on hot coals, you must have […]
The post Walking on Hot Coals and Playing with Fire – Proverbious – Day 35 – Proverbs 6:27-35 first appeared on David Lindner.
Thanks to my wife, we have been having family nights on Fridays. It’s one of the best things we do as a family. We have heard about other families who do this and love it, but for some reason we never did it. Probably because I was dragging my feet. I don’t really know why, […]
The post “This is my house, I have to defend it.” – Proverbious – Day 34 – Proverbs 6:20-26 first appeared on David Lindner.
I have floaters in my eyes. I’m sure many of you have them as well. I noticed them one summer day while I was looking up at the blue sky. It freaked me out. It looked like a worm that I could kind of see through, but still see the outline of. I didn’t know […]
The post Haughty Eyes – Proverbious – Day 33 – Proverbs 6:16-19 first appeared on David Lindner.
I guess I’m getting old. I had a conversation with a young man recently who didn’t know what the Challenger was. I had to explain it to him. He was about 15, so it was kind of depressing. Not just to think that I am getting old, but to think this young man had existed […]
The post A Wink and a Nod – Proverbious – Day 32 – Proverbs 6:12-15 first appeared on David Lindner.
Let me be real with you. I’ve not wanted to write this post. I’m not the kind of guy that you’d be able to compare to an ant. I’m the other guy in the story. I always have been, and I probably always will be. At least when it comes to my natural bent. I […]
The post Ants’hillvania – Proverbious – Day 31 – Proverbs 6:6-11 first appeared on David Lindner.
A few months ago – actually years – before we had our first child, we decided we needed a new car. We had two cars, a ’95 Jeep Cherokee and a ’92 Plymouth Sundance. It was also 2006, so our newest car was 11 years old. And, I was making a 120 mile round trip […]
The post Chew Your Leg Out Of That Bear Trap – Proverbious – Day 30 – Proverbs 6:1-5 first appeared on David Lindner.
I am blessed with an amazing heritage from both my parents and their parents. They are all amazing people who have been astounding examples to their families and the effect of their lives will be long-lived. They were not perfect, nor are our families. But, each in their own way, set amazing examples for us […]
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Sippy cups are a great thing. I remember the ones we had when I was a kid. They were the Tupperware kind. They had a snap on lid that was pretty hard to get on – so chances were pretty good that you were going to spill the whole cup of juice trying to get […]
The post Sippy Cup Sharing – Proverbious – Day 28 – Proverbs 5:15-17 first appeared on David Lindner.
There was one day in my freshman year of high school that would be forgotten (or blocked out) as most of them are if I had listened to my sister’s advice. And after I experienced this day, I really wish I had listened. Really, really. If you grew up in a family without a lot […]
The post Nickname of Infamy – Proverbious – Day 27 – Proverbs 5:12-14 first appeared on David Lindner.
The Man. We’ve all been a pawn in his scheme at some point in time. Victims of the endless profiteering and prisoners beneath the fist of iron. Whether it was suffering through the public school system, the ridiculous gen ed. requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree, insurmountable interest on ill-advised debt or slaving away the best […]
The post The Man – Proverbious – Day 26 – Proverbs 5:7-11 first appeared on David Lindner.
Wouldn’t it be awesome to have a prepaid hotel at thousands of locations around the world? I mean, seriously, who wouldn’t want that? And the deal sounds so good. On the surface. Get a free trip to Las Vegas just for listening to our sales pitch. Seems so simple. I have no problem telling someone […]
The post Time Share Seductress – Proverbious – Day 25 – Proverbs 5:1-6 first appeared on David Lindner.
Chances are pretty good that most of you who read this post won’t know much about horses. That’s good, because I don’t either. However, there are a couple of things I do know. They are powerful, fast, strong and easily spooked. They have been extremely useful throughout history because of their speed and strength, but […]
The post Blinders on Clydesdales – Proverbious – Day 24 – Proverbs 4:20-27 first appeared on David Lindner.
I hope that by this point in this series you are really starting to develop some separation between the ways of the wicked and the ways of the righteous. I know that I am. It’s getting easier and easier for me to visualize the wicked. Especially in this passage. “They cannot sleep unless they cause […]
The post Lou’s Diner and the toy that won’t shut off – Proverbious – Day 23 – Proverbs 4:14-19 first appeared on David Lindner.
We are fans of “The Biggest Loser” in our house. We love the stories and seeing people truly regain their lives. It’s amazing to see someone go from being near death to being healthier than the average American in a short time. There is a short segment they did on the show for a couple […]
The post Biggest Loser Wisdom – Proverbious – Day 22 – Proverbs 4:11-13 first appeared on David Lindner.
Who doesn’t love wearing a Burger King crown? The only problem is, it’s not a real crown. And, when you’re wearing it you’re just a big billboard for Burger King. It would be a lot more fun to wear if it was made of real gold and jewels. Well, probably not more fun. It seems […]
The post Burger King Crown – Proverbious – Day 21 – Proverbs 4:7-10 first appeared on David Lindner.
I have had several email addresses in my lifetime. I started way back in the day with hotmail. Then, I got a gmail account. Shortly after that I started messing around with email addresses associated with my own domain name. One of the reasons I will abandon an account is that it gets on junk […]
The post Junk Email – Proverbious – Day 20 – Proverbs 4:1-6 first appeared on David Lindner.
Humility. It’s not a concept we hear much about these days. It’s certainly not a value that is lauded by present society. Everywhere we turn there is someone getting attention who likes it just a little too much. In fact, I would say there are far too many people who are addicted to attention. The […]
The post Wisdom’s Dividends – Proverbious – Day 19 – Proverbs 3:33-35 first appeared on David Lindner.
“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” – John Wesley. I don’t know about your town, but around here we […]
The post A Waste of Good Fries – Proverbious – Day 18 – Proverbs 3:27-32 first appeared on David Lindner.
I seem to be on a roll when it comes to making admissions into the depths of my soul, so I figured I’d just keep it going today! So, I’ll admit, that if we had the money and the space (and it wouldn’t cost me my wife…), I would build a bomb shelter and fill […]
The post Preppers – Proverbious – Day 17 – Proverbs 3:21-26 first appeared on David Lindner.
This whole section of this chapter (Vs. 13-26) is about the blessings we receive from having wisdom. It’s amazing to think that blessings could be received from obtaining something that is free. At least in the sense that you can’t buy it with money. Just take a look at the blessings that have been discussed […]
The post Proverbious – Day 16 – Proverbs 3:19-20 – 2 Plus 2 Equals Cat first appeared on David Lindner.
They’re passionate people aren’t they? I mean, how many people do you know who love something so much they would be willing to chain themselves to it. I really like my Keurig, but not enough to risk my life for it. I can pretty much guarantee, if someone comes after my Keurig with bulldozer I […]
The post Proverbious – Day 15 – Proverbs 3:16-18 – Tree Hugger first appeared on David Lindner.
I’m going to be very honest with your to start this edition. There are a couple of things that I’ve really wanted in my life that are proving to be the proverbial indian head penny. They are things that I’ve wanted for quite a while, but every time I start to get close to being […]
The post Proverbious – Day 14 – Proverbs 3:13-15 – Old Trucks and Weather Stations first appeared on David Lindner.
I don’t know how many of you are parents, or if you have parents, but I am one and I have some. Do you ever say or do you remember your parents saying, “I’m only doing this because I love you.” Even though what they’re doing doesn’t really feel like love at the time. Maybe […]
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Get rich quick! You can have the life of your dreams right now! No need to wait, just do this simple step and you’ll be rich beyond your wildest expectations. Have you ever chased one of those schemes? Ever been a part of a pyramid scheme or thought if you sold enough widgets and gizmos […]
The post Proverbious – Day 12 – Proverbs 3:9-10 – Get Rich Quick! first appeared on David Lindner.
Have you ever met someone who truly believes they are the wisest person they know? I have a feeling that just by asking that question someone’s face popped into your head. I have known several, and not to boast, but there is no way they are as wise as me! Okay, I’m kidding. I’ll freely […]
The post Proverbious – Day 11 – Proverbs 3:7-8 – Plop. Fizz. Wisdom. first appeared on David Lindner.
I have been excited about this passage from before I started doing this series. This is one of the most quoted and most memorized verses in the whole Bible. But, I’ll be honest, one of the reasons I’m excited is because it brings to memory a song I learned in VBS when I was a […]
The post Proverbious – Day 10 – Proverbs 3:1-6 – Magic Bible Verses first appeared on David Lindner.
Two nights ago, before I finished yesterdays’ proverbious, I came into the house and turned on the church channel. I don’t know if you have the church channel where you live, but we have it here. It’s a free, over-the-air, station that we get. Normally, they’re playing stuff I would never watch. I mean, how […]
The post Proverbious – Day 9 – Proverbs 2:12-22 – Build A Bear Bible first appeared on David Lindner.
Ever yell at the TV? Are you willing to admit it? If so, join with me right now and say, out-loud, “I yell at the TV like they can hear me.” I remember when I was a kid and my dad would…raise his voice…at the tv. I thought it was so ridiculous. He obviously knew […]
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In college I had the privilege on several different occasions to sing in travelling music groups. They ranged in size from 3 to 90. It was fun to travel to different churches and get to know different people. I’m the kind of guy that likes a change in scenery from time to time, so being […]
The post Proverbious – Day 7 – Proverbs 2:1-4 – The hole you’re leaving in the world first appeared on David Lindner.
When I was a younger teenager (I’m not exactly sure of the age) I experienced something rather unpleasant. It was a warm, summer day and I had been outside doing something. I grew up in the midwest, southeast Ohio, actually. And if you’re from that area, you know that summers tend to be warm and […]
The post Proverbious – Day 6 – Proverbs 1:29-33 – The taste of Dawn Dish soap, The Key to security first appeared on David Lindner.
I’m going to be honest with you, like any parent, I’m terrified of something happening to one of my kids. Of course I have all the usual fears that they’ll choke on something, get burned by the stove or a hot pan, cut themselves with a knife. But there is one thing in particular that […]
The post Proverbious – Day 5 – Proverbs 1:24-28 – Full Steam Ahead first appeared on David Lindner.
Have you seen the movie, Martian Child? If you haven’t, it is one I would happily recommend, and you may want not want to listen to this introduction… There is a scene in the movie when Dennis, the little boy goes missing. David (John Cusack) does what any parent would do if they couldn’t find […]
The post Proverbious – Day 4 – Proverbs 1:20-23 “This is wisdom, and she wants to introduce herself.” first appeared on David Lindner.
Does wealth entice you? Do you want to be rich? I’ll be honest with you, I do. It seems to me that life would be so much easier if we had more money. And I don’t mean just a little more, I mean the kind where I never have to worry about money again. You […]
The post Proverbious – Day 3 – Proverbs 1:10-19 first appeared on David Lindner.
Today we encounter the theme of the entire book of Proverbs, as well as its two primary characters. Yes, I realize that this isn’t a narrative per se, but the first few chapters of this book are written as wise man speaking to his son or “my child.” So, what is this theme you may […]
The post Proverbious – Day 2 – Proverbs 1:7-9 first appeared on David Lindner.
Why is wisdom so important? Well, wisdom is not only knowing what is right or true, but it is acting in accordance with that truth. In other words, wisdom is more than knowledge. Many people know what the right thing to do is, but not nearly as many people do the right thing. That is […]
The post Proverbious – Day 1 – Proverbs 1:1-6 first appeared on David Lindner.
To answer your first question, no – I don’t believe there is a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. To answer your second question, no it’s not a word. So, I made up a word. I spent a lot of time thinking about a name for this blog series and podcast, but […]
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