Walk with Integrity
Walk with Integrity Proverbs 19:1–2 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, and he sins who hastens with his feet. Insight It is better …
The Art of Friendship
The Art of Friendship Proverbs 18:24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Insight If you want to have friends, then show yourself friendly. By the way, are you a friend to your friends? “There is a …
The Power of the Tongue
The Power of the Tongue Proverbs 18:20–21 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Insight He …
Blinded to Our Imperfections
Blinded to Our Imperfections Proverbs 18:17 The first one to plead his cause seems right, until his neighbor comes and examines him. Insight Here we are warned against justifying ourselves. Self-flattery is our cherished nature. We rate our supposed excellencies and are blind to our real imperfections. We are so …
A Broken Spirit
A Broken Spirit Proverbs 18:14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit? Insight You can break your leg and recover from that; but, if your spirit is broken, you are completely broken. Only God can encourage you at a time …
In Whom do You Trust?
In Whom do You Trust? Proverbs 18:11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his own esteem. Insight How different from what we have just been considering is the fortress of the man who, knowing not the name of the Lord, trusts in …
A Strong Tower
A Strong Tower Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. Insight The name of Jehovah is also the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is called Jesus because He saves His people from their sins. And He …
The Painful Whispers
The Painful Whispers Proverbs 18:6–8 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows. A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body. Insight …
The Well of the Spirit
The Well of the Spirit Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook. Insight Every true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ is indwelt by the Holy Spirit. The Lord Jesus stood in the temple when the water was …
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 …