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When the Godly Succeed

“When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.”  ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ I have quoted it before, but it is appropriate to mention once again to help illustrate this week’s proverb: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” While the quote’s origin […]

Rich People May Think They Are Wise

“Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:11‬ ‭NLT‬‬ If you want to be great at something learn from someone who is great at it! Do not try and learn from someone who is quite the opposite. Warning Classic TV references ahead! You wouldn’t want to […]

Apple of His Eye

“Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ God is always looking out for His people; He loves and cherishes you. In fact, the Bible says that we are the Apple of His Eye. (Psalm 17:8). Those that would […]

Can’t Have Your Cake…

“God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. ” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” I admit that growing up, I would often hear this saying but not really understanding what it meant. I interpreted it as you can’t have it both ways for a particular problem, […]

What is the Cost?

“Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Is it better to be rich or to be poor? We might have a tendency to respond without hesitation, “why rich of course”. A clarifying question might be the wiser response. “What is the cost?” What is the cost to be rich? If […]

A loving but just God

“Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the Lord understand completely.” Proverbs 28:5 NLT “Evil people don’t understand.” We often hear that evil people can’t be expected to be good, because they don’t know the One Who is good. Without the Lord, good becomes distorted.   The unbeliever will sometimes project who they […]

Pray for our Government

“When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.”  ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ These ancient words are as relevant today as ever. Friends, join with me in prayer for the leaders in our government.  Let us pray that our government would be purged of moral rot and be […]

Walking Boldly

“The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28:1‬ ‭NLT‬‬ While I have never experienced personally, I have friends who have had the privilege of an “All Access Pass”.  The pass allows you to go anywhere unrestricted at a concert or an event. It allows […]

Taking Care of Business

“Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds, for riches don’t last forever, and the crown might not be passed to the next generation.” Proverbs‬ ‭27:23‭-‬24‬ ‭NLT Don’t take what you have been given for granted. Most of us don’t have flocks and herds in this culture, but in the […]

The Test of Praise

“Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.”  ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27:21‬ ‭NLT‬‬ We know that we are often tested by trials in our lives. The Bible tells us that those trials are for our good. But what we may not often consider is that praise received can also test […]