Be His Lamp
Be His Lamp Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the inner depths of his heart. Insight “The spirit of man is the candle [or lamp] of the Lord [Jehovah].” Notice it is called the candle or lamp of Jehovah, not the …
Count the Cost
Count the Cost Proverbs 20:18 Plans are established by counsel; By wise counsel wage war. Insight Rashness and unthinking precipitation are to be deplored. Before beginning what may not readily be ended, it is well to count the cost, and to counsel with some who are known to be wise …
Illegal Gain
Illegal Gain Proverbs 20:17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. Insight With fraud, as with every other sin, Satan always holds out bait. He always promises gain or pleasure as the wages of his service but always disappoints …
The Finest Jewel
The Finest Jewel Proverbs 20:15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Insight Gold and gems are of no value as compared with the lips that keep knowledge. No price can be set upon the precious truth of God, the …
Working While Waiting
Working While Waiting Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread. Insight He is saying, “Go to work.” You will remember this is the same thing that Paul wrote to the Thessalonians in 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For …
Seeing Beyond His Creation
Seeing Beyond His Creation Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord has made them both. Insight If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Suppose you were brought before a court on the accusation, “This fellow is a …
The Work Begins at Birth
The Work Begins at Birth Proverbs 20:11 Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right. Insight Parents should take note of their children’s early habits. Generally the discerning eye will see something in the budding of the young tree that will indicate …
Finding Purity
Finding Purity Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin”? Insight The great King sits on his throne to judge and challenges every child of Adam: “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me” (Job …
A Blessed Heritage
A Blessed Heritage Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him. Insight Christian parents, we must let blamelessness, as before God, be the general characteristic of our family religion. Do not live by the maxims of the world, and do not allow your …
In Search for Faithfulness
In Search for Faithfulness Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man? Insight This proverb shows its deceitfulness and pride. Lord, teach me to remember that what is highly valued by men is detested in your sight. Solomon, an accurate observer …