by Louis Sacran "Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?" Proverbs 27:4 Our passage today speaks of the foolishness of fueling envy. Anger and wrath are very difficult to endure, but jealousy is next to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.” Proverbs 27:3 This passage reminds us of the destructive nature of uncontrolled passions. Uncontrolled wrath destroys both the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”Proverbs 27:2 “I don’t ask for much. I just want a little credit. I at least deserve a little appreciation.”...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” Proverbs 27:1 It should not be a surprise that the writers of Scripture continually emphasize the limited, uncertain nature of time given...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.” Proverbs 26:28 Flattery is praise that goes beyond what is due. In other words, flattery is lying. It ignores important, if...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.” Proverbs 26:27 The pit, the stone, Haman’s gallows – all three vividly portray the most painful irony. They...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross." Proverbs 26:23 If you were to buy a bowl that was advertised as being made of pure silver and later find out that it was actually a ceramic bowl...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.Proverbs 26:22 Today, we come face to face with the reality that gossip is never an insignificant act. We said in a previous devotion,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.Proverbs 26:21 Solomon gives us a very clear picture today, of cause and effect. In order to keep a bed of coals burning, you must add more...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
