by Isaac Guess “It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.” Proverbs 20:3 This truth statement is at once counter-intuitive and obvious. What I mean by that comment is that when strife is viewed...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.” Proverbs 20:2 Who would consider poking a lion with a pen knife? The typical ancient king, intoxicated with...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.” Proverbs 20:1 No matter how many times you have witnessed it, the aftermath of a tornado is always stunning. The utter...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.” Proverbs 19:29 Solomon here simply makes a statement of fact. The scorner will eventually face judgment whether he believes he will or not. There...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity." Proverbs 19:28 Our verse today speaks of an individual who has absolutely no regard for righteousness and truth. They do not hesitate to lie,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran" "Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge." Proverbs 19:27 Solomon’s counsel today is to intentionally look for and cut off all influences in our life that would draw us away...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.” Proverbs 19:26 As we approach a verse like this, we have to ask ourselves the question; how am I treating my...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge." Proverbs 19:25 This verse is about discipline and correction. There are two categories spoken of here; the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.” Proverbs 19:24 The Bible clearly exposes and denounces all forms of sin, but certain sins seem to especially raise the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.” Proverbs 19:23Growing up, a book was prominently displayed in our home entitled “Precious Bible...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
