Louis Sacran "He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor." Proverbs 28:8 The uplifting truth communicated in our verse is that God in His justice will make all things right,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.” Proverbs 28:7 Solomon returns to a familiar theme, one that cannot be overstated. Spiritual faithfulness (obedience) is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.” Proverbs 28:6 How has life treated you? Are there some things you long to change? Maybe you’d like to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.” Proverbs 28:5 The chief emphasis of the whole book of Proverbs is wisdom. In the very first verses of the first chapter, Solomon...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.” Proverbs 28:4 A sure indicator of spiritual coldness is an increasing enjoyment and defense of wickedness. Whether this misplaced...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.” Proverbs 28:3 The underlying link in this simile is sameness. The very same element, water falling from the sky, can either be a great...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged." Proverbs 28:2 This verse should stir our energies in praying for the leaders and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1 (part 2) Yesterday we looked at the paranoia that accompanies the lifestyle of the wicked. In contrast, today we turn to the righteous,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1 The life style we choose is never without consequences. The consequences that are under contrast in our verse today, is paranoia and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field. And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
