His Light Changes Our Lives
His Light Changes Our Lives Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy. Insight The gospel of the glory of the blessed God is such a “good report.” “Faith cometh by hearing (by, a report), and hearing (or, the report) …
Think Before Speaking
Think Before Speaking Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. Insight The man who walks in the fear of God will weigh his words, lest by a hasty utterance he dishonor his Lord and hinder where he …
Seek Wise Council
Seek Wise Council Proverbs 15:22 Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established. Insight Four times the Book of Proverbs focuses on the importance of getting advice from others in regard to one’s plans. 1 Application Proverbs 11:14 Where there is no counsel, the …
The Highway of the Upright
The Highway of the Upright Proverbs 15:19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway. Insight Difficulties abound in the mind of the slothful man. His way seems hedged up by thorns, and he has all manner …
Know What is Best
Know What is Best Proverbs 15:16–17 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred. Insight A good illustration of this is found in the life of Daniel. He …
Be Blessed
Be Blessed Proverbs 15:13–15 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is …
Delightful Prayers
Delightful Prayers Proverbs 15:8–9 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but He loves him who follows righteousness. Insight The Lord detests the sacrifice and the …
Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best Proverbs 15:5 A fool despises his father’s instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent. Insight The young man is very apt to consider his knowledge superior to that of his father, forgetting that you cannot leap over many years’ experience. It is the part of folly …
He Knows You
He Knows You Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Insight How comforting is this truth to the weary heart, who, like poor Hagar in the desert, feels abandoned by all except One, but can say with assurance, …
The Right Answer
The Right Answer Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Insight It is considered unmanly by many not to resent an insult, and to allow wrathful words to pass unchallenged; but it takes far more true character to meet an angry man …