by Isaac Guess “A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.” Proverbs 12:16I have often consoled my guilty conscience over my quick and often irrational temper by glorying in my equally quick tendency to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Proverbs 12:15Christians retain the capacity to act as fools. By grace, we have been given the divine nature of Christ, but we...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess “A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.” Proverbs 12:14As you wake up this morning, you are probably facing a busy day. If you...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess "The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble." Proverbs 12:13 Have you ever watched an advertisement for some miracle product and chuckled as the rapidly read list of side effects...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit." Proverbs 12:12 This verse gives a common sense statement on human nature. The wicked desire to become more wicked: the righteous desire to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding." Proverbs 12:11 Here again, Solomon returns to the subject of work. He contrasts those who are willing to work...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel." Proverbs 12:10 One of the distinguishing factors between the godly and the ungodly is mercy. Those who are aware of the mercy, in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread." Proverbs 12:9 The foundational principle in this verse is that hard work is to be preferred over a false image. Our...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised." Proverbs 12:8 At first glance, it seems as if this passage is has a hint of self-exaltation. Those who are wise receive...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess "The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand." Proverbs 12:7 "Here I’ll raise my Ebenezer, Hither by thy grace I’ve come…" After a victory in battle against the ferocious...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
