The Wisdom of Measured Words
The Wisdom of Measured Words Proverbs 17:27–28 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. Insight It is the simpleton who …
A Merry Heart
A Merry Heart Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. Insight When the heart is filled with joy, the whole being is refreshed thereby. The merriment of the Christian is far more real than the mere frivolity of the worldling. He …
It Could Have Been Avoided
It Could Have Been Avoided Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts. Insight A leak in a dike that could be stopped with a pebble, if noticed at the beginning, will, if neglected, grow greater and greater until, at last, …
A Blessed Heritage
A Blessed Heritage Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father. Insight Here is a verse I am sure many of you can appreciate. “Children’s children” are grandchildren. It is a verse for grandfathers. “The glory of children are their …
Welcome His Fire
Welcome His Fire Proverbs 17:3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts. Insight To get pure silver, the mined ore must be put into the fining pot and heated until it melts so that the dross can be removed and …
True Power
True Power Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. Insight A great conflict and a glorious victory are set out here. The heart is the field of battle. All its evil and …
Blessed Grayness
Blessed Grayness Proverbs 16:31 The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness. Insight Here we see that gray hair is an old man’s glory and his claim for respect. The elders are among those who should be honored. To despise them …
How to Wreck a Friendship
How to Wreck a Friendship Proverbs 16:27–28 An ungodly man digs up evil, and it is on his lips like a burning fire. A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends. Insight It would be well if every one addicted to the sinfully cruel habit …
Self-Deception
Self-Deception Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Insight Those who refuse the Way, to tread a way of their own choosing, find no true joy or confidence. “They, being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about …
Heed His Words
Heed His Words Proverbs 16:20–21 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he. The wise in heart will be called prudent, and sweetness of the lips increases learning. Insight When wisdom possesses the reins the behavior will be discreet, and …