Category: Proverbs

One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment. Isolation is a tool of the enemy. It is often the first step toward bad decisions in important relationships. Selfishness thrives in isolation. When it is only me then it is whatever I want with no regard to anyone else. The wisdom … Continue reading Isolation – Proverbs 18:1 →

There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. A person simply cannot always trust their intuition and feelings. It may seem we are moving in the right direction; yet, the end could very well be death. Unless our decisions in life are informed by the … Continue reading It Seems To Me – Proverbs 16:25 →

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil. This was perfectly exemplified in Christ Jesus on the cross. Perfect love met perfect faithfulness and fulfilled the perfect justice of Father God producing righteousness for all who submit their lives in godly fear … Continue reading Love and Faithfulness – Proverbs 16:6 →

“She will place a garland of grace on your head; she will give you a crown of beauty.” Jesus is the Wisdom of God and has quite literally crowned us with a garland of grace. He came full of grace and truth. He is our crown.

For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare. Father God is our only confidence. He is steadfast, faithful and loving. He is the definition of confidence since all that He sets out to do He accomplishes. What could bring more confidence than the favor of an ever-present, all … Continue reading Confidence – Proverbs 3:26 →

To deliver you from the strange woman, From the adulteress who flatters with her words; That leaves the companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; For her house sinks down to death And her tracks lead to the dead; None who go to her return again, Nor do they reach the … Continue reading Adulterous Temptation – Proverbs 2:16-19 →

“Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.” The Spirit of God and the words of God are made known to His creation through discipline, correction and rebuke. Huh? Is this how we truly understand the revelation of God’s truth in our … Continue reading Receiving God’s Spirit and Word – Proverbs 1:23 →

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. All true knowledge begins with an understanding of Who God is. A foundational respect for the Creator of this universe is critical for the mind. This fear leads the seeker into deeper and deeper truths of every variety without derailing … Continue reading Where Knowledge Begins – Proverbs 1:7 →