Proverbs 4:7 “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” DEFINITIONS: Wisdom: skill Get: gather Insight: distinguish or discern The word “get” is used three times in our verse. We are called here to get or gather skill and insight. We live in a world filled with ideas, concepts,
Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. We are called to honor the Lord in our body, our spirit (1 Corinthians 6:20), in our actions (1 Corinthians 10:31), and Proverbs
Proverbs 3:7-8 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. One of the surest ways to forsake the Fear of the Lord and stray off the Christian path is to have pride in our own wisdom.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. I remember when we first got internet to our house. It was the slowest dial-up you could imagine. And actually it is almost shameful
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” -Proverbs 3:4-3 ESV Steadfast love and faithfulness can be summarized by a heart that consistently and lovingly clings to
“My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.” -Proverbs 3:1-2 There are many things I think I have learned, but then soon find out they were not actually lodged in my memory. Most of
Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. I don’t quite know what it is about this verse that gets me. One of the cross reference verses is about Job where he says: Job 29:16 I was a father to the needy,
Proverbs 19:1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. Some proverbs teach the general principle that hard work can tend toward prosperity, or financial security. Other proverbs teach integrity and wisdom can lead the same direction. I am not meaning by
Proverbs 18:1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. I do my morning studies in a corner of my basement. My office consists of a desk pushed in a nook next to our exercise equipment. I am isolated as I do my study. The sun has not risen,
Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. We have had a number of bonfires over the past fourteen years my family has lived in this house. As the fire begins to die down, I will head inside and monitor it from time to time from our kitchen
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