It has been said, “It is better to give than receive.” — Proverbs 11:24–25 God’s economy is upside down. When we withhold and try to keep for ourselves, we lose out in many, many ways. Proverbs 11:24–25 (NIV84): 24 One man gives freely, yet gains...
Laziness. The proverbs talk a lot about the sluggard. — Proverbs 10:4–5, 26 Proverbs 10:4–5 (NIV84): 4 Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. 5 He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a...
Are We Open to Correction? — Proverbs 9:7-9 Are we teachable? Or do we get defensive and lash out at those who are trying to help us? Proverbs 9:7-9 (NIV84) 8 “Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.” 9...
Do you know what makes God upset? The most upset? — Proverbs 6:16–19 Listen to Proverbs 6:16–19 Proverbs 6:16–19 (NIV84): There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent...
“Garbage In Garbage Out” — Proverbs 4:23 This is one of my mom’s sayings. In reading proverbs this morning, I was struck by the call for wisdom and connected to what you decide, what you say, and what you allow to put in your path or what you see....
