by Louis Sacran "The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor." Proverbs 22:12 This is an encouraging promise in a world that is immersed with ideas and icons that are all fighting to establish truth....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend." Proverbs 22:11 Our passage today, points us to the blessings and favor that accompany those who are pursuing purity and godliness. The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease." Proverbs 22:10 Only a man who has gained wisdom through experience and understanding would advise such an action. As king, Solomon dealt...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor." Proverbs 22:9 The individual, who possesses a bountiful eye, possesses an eye that is looking to do good where opportunities arise. It is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.” Proverbs 22:8 Why is this verse true? Why can we have confidence that evil intentions are assured of ultimate failure? There really is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” Proverbs 22:7 In his comments on this verse, Matthew Henry wrote, “Some sell their liberty to gratify their luxury.” Whether the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”Proverbs 22:6Every Godly parent has at one point felt like an utter failure and perhaps views this verse with great skepticism....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Thorns and snares are in the way of the forward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.” Proverbs 22:5 It is so important to read this verse with an understanding of the whole of Scripture. Otherwise, the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life." Proverbs 22:4 I don’t think it would be an overstatement to say that as fallen human beings, we are prone to being confused and perpetuating confusion...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished." Proverbs 22:3 We live in a time where cultural influences are constantly bombarding us with the message that everything is ok. You do...[ abbreviated | read entire ]