by Isaac Guess “Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.” Proverbs 15:10 I’ve heard plenty of stories about children padding their pants in anticipation of a spanking....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.” Proverbs 15:9 A great benefit to reading Scripture is found in learning how God thinks. His perception of our...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is His delight.” Proverbs 15:8 The only way to fully apprehend the glory of this verse is to define the words wicked and upright....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so." Proverbs 15:7 Has it ever occurred to you, that everyone you know, including yourself, is a counselor? We give out tons of advice every day. This...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble." Proverbs 15:6 This text points to a truth that we should always keep close by: There are only two ways of doing things, God’s...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent." Proverbs 15:5 What an important observation we come to today. How many painful events could have been avoided, were this passage taken...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit." Proverbs 15:4 It is estimated that on average, we speak around 16,000 words per day. In the midst of all of these words, have you ever...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.” Proverbs 15:3 The soul needs consistent, daily awareness of God. It is when we remove God from our thoughts that our minds and affections are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.” Proverbs 15:2 In reading Proverbs, it is important to remember that these words of wisdom are not just a compilation of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 How simple and yet profound God’s wisdom is. Stop for a moment and contemplate the ocean of human suffering that could have been...[ abbreviated | read entire ]