by Louis Sacran “The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.” Proverbs 19:22 As usual, Solomon moves our attention away from the surface act to the root of human behavior. What produces acts of true...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand." Proverbs 19:21 This is a truth that should support the very base of our foundation for living life. The glorious reality that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.” Proverbs 19:20 At this point in the book of Proverbs, Solomon has repeated this advice again and again. If God is repeatedly telling...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again." Proverbs 19:19 This passage is about the dangers of uncontrolled anger; you might refer to it as a quick temper. An individual who...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying." Proverbs 19:18 While this is a passage that is no doubt controversial in our culture, it is a passage that is centered on hope. Why does the Bible...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again." Proverbs 19:17 Here is an insight that should transform the way we think about giving and or obedience. Solomon tells us...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.” Proverbs 19:16 When I read this passage, I think of John’s words in I John 5: “His commandments are not...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and in idle soul shall suffer hunger.” Proverbs 19:15 The notable point of this passage is the loss of awareness that results from slothfulness. Basic needs (hunger) that should...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.” Proverbs 19:14 A prudent wife is from the Lord. Consider these implications of this truth: -If you are the husband of a faithful...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping." Proverbs 19:13 Putting up with foolishness and constant conflict in a loved one can be very draining. Our passage today speaks...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
