by Louis Sacran "Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD." Proverbs 29:26 The wisdom principle found in this verse is that no matter how powerful an individual may seem, no one can alter the providential...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac GuessThe fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.Proverbs 29:25 It is not necessary to prove the truth of this passage. Whether we have experienced rejection and unfaithfulness by those we...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess "Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not." Proverbs 29:24 This is a description of the individual who stands silently to the side while evil is perpetrated. God’s judgement...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess "A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit." Proverbs 29:23 How is honor, the acknowledgement of a job well done, of a life lived well, achieved? Simply stated, honor is achieved when honor...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression." Proverbs 29:22 (part 2) If you are in Christ, you have the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Outside of His influence, anger turns to fury and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Isaac Guess "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression." Proverbs 29:22 (part 1) Sin is never static, neither in manifestation or result. Unchecked anger becomes irrational fury. As anger progresses to fury,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." Proverbs 29:23 Don’t you wish pride wore a bell around its neck, or presented itself with hazard lights so you could spot it more easily? The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression." Proverbs 29:22 Here we have yet another portrait of a man who is lacking self-control. This is a sad picture, isn’t it? It’s not just that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length." Proverbs 29:21 The principle taught here is a very helpful insight into basic human nature. If you treat a servant like a son,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
by Louis Sacran "Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him." Proverbs 29:20 Have you ever lost it with someone? I mean really lost it; where words were coming out of your mouth faster than you could...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
