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September 15, 2009

Poor Justice

Poor Justice… “The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.” Proverbs 29:7 Those without a voice need a voice of reason to represent them. There is a disparity in the land when the poor are relegated to a role that receives inadequate or no defense. It literally means [...]

September 11, 2009

Walk In Wisdom

Walk In Wisdom… “He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.” Proverbs 28:26 What does it mean to walk in wisdom? The contrast is to run ahead of the Lord irresponsibly or to lag behind Him in fear. We walk in wisdom when we wait on [...]

September 4, 2009

Discernment Obeys God

Discernment Obeys God… “He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.” Proverbs 28:7 Discernment is able to see things as they are and determine what God expects. It’s discernment that keeps college students from following the crowd into an embarrassing situation. It’s discernment that allows a [...]

August 27, 2009

Quarrelsome Wife

Quarrelsome Wife… A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.” Proverbs 27:15-16. A quarrelsome wife is not keen on listening and learning how to better relate to her husband. Her view of the world tends to settle issues [...]

August 13, 2009

Lacks Self-Control

Lacks Self-Control… “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.” Proverbs 25:28 Lack of self-control exposes us to the enemy’s influences. Our righteous defenses are compromised when we lose control of our emotions and our ability to think rationally. Like a mayor is responsible to govern a city, we [...]

August 12, 2009

Just Enough

Just Enough… “If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit. Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—too much of you and he will hate you.” Proverbs 25:16-17 Good things are a gift from God to be enjoyed without excess. “Every good and perfect gift is from above…” (James 1:17a). [...]

August 11, 2009

Refreshing Relationships

Refreshing Relationships… “Like coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.” Proverbs 25:13 There are special relationships that energize and encourage. Their servant spirit empowers people in their path. Because they are trustworthy there is never a doubt they will do [...]

August 10, 2009

Cool Down Period

Cool Down Period… “What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?” Proverbs 25:8 Be wise to not react too quickly. Words spoken in the heat of hurt or the rage of anger can come back [...]

August 6, 2009

Autonomy With Accountability

Autonomy With Accountability… “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.” Proverbs 24:33-34 Autonomy with accountability leads to prosperity. Autonomy without accountability leads to poverty. It may be financial despair or it may mean leanness [...]

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