by Isaac Guess “Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears unto the words of knowledge.” Proverbs 23:12 We measure life by milestones of accomplishment – first time riding the bike, passing the test for driver’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.” Proverbs 23:10,11 Solomon’s thoughts here concern the Christian...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.” Proverbs 23:9 Close to the heart of every faithful Christian is a genuine concern for the good of others. We grieve when we observe one...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. The morsel which thou hast...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "4Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 5Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven." Proverbs 23:5 Yesterday, we received the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom." Proverbs 23:4 What are your goals in life? We all have them, and if we were to take a survey of everyone reading this devotion, chances are, we would find out that our goals are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.” Proverbs...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.” Proverbs 23:1,2 While you may not be having dinner with the president...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” Proverbs 22:29 You have what you need today. You may feel to be lacking in many areas – resources,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.” Proverbs 22:28 This passage is so important that it cannot be digested immediately. It demands deep reflection, prayer, and the seeking of God’s face....[ abbreviated | read entire ]