by Isaac Guess “In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.” Proverbs 16:15 Oh, to think of what we have in Christ! Take a break from the toil of life and consider Christ....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.” Proverbs 16:14 This verse presents a very important experience in life. How should we respond when we have angered someone else? Solomon...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they love him that speaketh right.” Proverbs 16:13 I don’t know for sure when Solomon penned this thought. Perhaps it was late in his life as he looked back over his...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.” Proverbs 16:12 There are two reasons that it is especially egregious for those in authority to act in an evil manner....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.” Proverbs 16:11 Today we come to a verse that points us to the fact that God wants honesty and justice to be a part of our everyday...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment." Proverbs 16:10 This is a passage can be a little difficult to apply at first glance. It seems as through Solomon is simply making a statement...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps." Proverbs 16:9 This same principle is repeated several times throughout the book of Proverbs and the Old Testament (Pr 16:1; 19:21; 20:24; 21:30; Ps 37:23; Isa...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran “Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.” Proverbs 16:8 Today, we learn an important truth that Solomon must have both observed and experienced. What you are will dictate how you view...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7 This passage is one that often provokes “But what about….” This passage is a maxim that is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7 This passage is one that often provokes “But what about….” This passage is a maxim that is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
