Posts with the category “good-question”

The last two chapters of Proverbs add on the writings/proverbs of two other individuals: Agur & King Lemuel.  Read More

This proverb is interesting because in the original Hebrew there is no object of the fear mentioned.   Read More

The first proverb is straight forward: to argue with a fool will only make you appear foolish as well.  Read More

Everyone we meet is made in the image of God and we ought not take that lightly.  Read More

The “way” referenced here is the way of wisdom that this whole book has been describing.  Read More

This series is focused on answering questions about God, The Bible, Christianity, and faith in general that were selected by the people of our church.  Read More

Do not say, ‘I’ll pay you back for this wrong!’ Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.  Read More

An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.  Read More

All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord.  Read More

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.  Read More

The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.  Read More

This series is focused on answering questions about God, The Bible, Christianity, and faith in general that were selected by the people of our church.  Read More

Proverbs are not formulas for success or promised results. Rather, Proverbs are about probabilities.  Read More

Wisdom offers life without any mention of pleasure.  Read More

Wisdom is a creation of God. In fact, in the poetic language of the author, she was one of the first things God created.  Read More

Setting boundaries is important because otherwise we play with fire when we seek the thrill of flirting with danger.  Read More

Anger is not the opposite of love. In fact, anger can be motivated by love.  Read More

This series is focused on answering questions about God, The Bible, Christianity, and faith in general that were selected by the people of our church.   Read More

The lie of adultery is that sex with someone other than a person we are married to will fulfill a desire or need that we have.  Read More

The heart especially receives focus with what might immediately strike us as extreme: above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.  Read More

Day 03: Wednesday, April 19Read Proverbs 3HighlightVerses 5 & 6 carry two promises: one direct and the other implied.  Trust God fully, with total commitment, and He will make your paths straight.  As we discussed yesterday, the picture is one of God keeping you on a path that leads to purpose and joy that also lacks the “splinters” found on the paths of our own understanding.  This is a promise w...  Read More

As C.S. Lewis said, “You can’t go against the grain of the universe and not expect to get splinters.”  Read More

The things of eternity are the things of God.  Read More

How do I make the wisest choice in any given situation?  Read More