Thou Shall Not Flatter
Thou Shall Not Flatter Proverbs 29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. Insight Applause for a man who is doing a good job is certainly in order. Merit should be recognized. I think there is a time to stand up and cheer for an …
Who Rules You?
Who Rules You? Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Insight We’ve seen before that when the wicked are in power, they never solve the problem, but one righteous man is able to bring blessing to a …
Blessed Generosity
Blessed Generosity Proverbs 28:27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses. Insight Being generous to the poor (“destitute, hungry”) does not mean the giver will then have to “do without.” Just the opposite is true; he will lack …
Trusting Him for Everything
Trusting Him for Everything Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered. Insight There is no sin that a man ought not to fear or to think himself incapable of committing, since we have in our corrupt will the …
A Prosperous Heart
A Prosperous Heart Proverbs 28:25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered. Insight The contrast between the greedy man and the one who trusts in the Lord is very remarkable. It shows that pride is the root …
Do the Hard Things for the Right Reason
Do the Hard Things for the Right Reason Proverbs 28:23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward than he who flatters with the tongue. Insight Giving a needed rebuke rather than overlooking it or flattering a person is difficult. But in the end (later) a wise person …
Spiritual Wealth
Spiritual Wealth Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. Insight A faithful man is not likely to accumulate vast wealth in a world like this; but he will be rich in heavenly treasure and shall abound with …
The Respectful
The Respectful Proverbs 28:14 Happy is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. Insight This verse most appropriately follows the one we have just been considering. He who is forgiven, who rejoices in the knowledge of sins covered, is now responsible …
Blessed Confession
Blessed Confession Proverbs 28:13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. Insight It seems a common practice today for Christians to try to cover their sins. People don’t like to talk about it; in fact, they don’t admit its existence. …
The Upright Rebound
The Upright Rebound Proverbs 28:10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good. Insight To delight in the enticing of sinners along an evil path is the very image and aspect of the …