by Isaac Guess “The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.” Proverbs 12:26 One of the distinguishing marks between a believer and an unbeliever is their relative self-analysis. The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad." Proverbs 12:25 The word heaviness in this text is translated anxiety in many other English versions of the Bible. If I could put this into more modern...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute." Proverbs 12:24 Here we have some very practical wisdom for our day. Those who work hard will prosper. Those who try to avoid work will not. This...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness." Proverbs 12:23 Our passage this morning is an encouragement toward discernment. The prudent man, while he has knowledge, is not driven by pride...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." Proverbs 12:22 Isn’t it amazing to think that we could be God’s delight? This passage tells us that those who speak truth are a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief." Proverbs 12:21 At face value, this verse seems to be saying that the just never have problems. If you have lived very long, you know that this...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.” Proverbs 12:20 Consumer protection is a term used to describe efforts to look beyond the big claims of the advertisement. The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The lip of truth shall be established forever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” Proverbs 12:19 This morning, as you prepare to face unknown challenges, upon what will you base your response? You may receive...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health." Proverbs 12:18 In Proverbs 12:17, Solomon addressed what we say; in 12:18, he addresses how we say it. It has been well said that the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.” Proverbs 12:17Few are shy about voicing their thoughts on their favorite restaurant, sports team, or other topic of interest. There is no...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
