by Louis Sacran "The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all." Proverbs 22:2 The wisdom that is to be gained from this verse is, despite what we may have or lack materially, we are all equally created by God. This means that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." Proverbs 22:1 I’m not sure how valuable you consider your reputation to be, but God puts an expensive price tag on it. In...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.” Proverbs 21:31 Think of all activity of planning and preparation: making the grocery list, ironing the shirt, checking the tire pressure,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “There is no wisdom or understanding or counsel against the Lord.” Proverbs 21:30 What a wonderful truth to guide our thoughts as enter the first day of 2015. Sometimes commentary on a verse is helpful, but sometimes it...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.” Proverbs 21:29 On this last day of 2014, it is wise to stop and consider the direction of our lives. In what ways has God shown Himself...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A false witness shall perish: but the man that speaketh heareth constantly.” Proverbs 21:28 Before we examine this contrast, it may be helpful to define “constantly.” This word involves the concepts of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?” Proverbs 21:27 Who could possibly criticize an act of worship? Shouldn’t there be commendation for Bible...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not." Proverbs 21:25-26 Yesterday we noticed that our passage was comparing and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not." Proverbs 21:25-26 In order to get the full picture of this passage, we are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath." Proverbs 21:24 The Bible cuts to the heart of the issues of life with humbling simplicity as the behaviors of fallen men and women are diagnosed. While we live in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]