True Justice
“Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD.” Pro 29:26 NLT Where do you get justice in our world? Today we have a litigious society and packed courts. Are people pursuing justice or pursuing something else. As someone who has spent time wrestling in the legal system, I can attest true justice […]
Unexpected Trap
“Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.” Pro 29:25 NLT Fearing people is a trap. A trap often not thought about but can become a sudden snare. Just as the proverb says there is always a baited snare or trap that triggers the process. It is not hard to remember […]
Timber! About To Be Brought Down
“Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.” Pro 29:23 NLT A prideful man will always eventually pay for his arrogance with forced humility. But the humble man will receive honor. Pride brings humiliation, and humility brings honor. Which side do you want to be on? Pride is seen here as something swelling within […]
Leaping and Speaking
“There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.” Pro 29:20 NLT Leaping and speaking, we need to exercise caution with both. There is a saying that is used to help people see that they need to think before they do something. That phrase is, “Look before you leap.” After […]
More Than Words
“Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.” [Pro 29:19 NLT] Ever wonder how to deal with someone who works for you – but is not really willing to listen all that well to what you tell them? That is what today’s proverb addresses. It speaks […]
Running Wild
“When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.” Pro 29:18 NLT What happens when people stray from biblical thoughts and principals? This week’s Proverb tell us that they run wild. We saw a vivid picture of this at the Paris opening Olympic ceremonies this […]
Overcoming Wickedness
“When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.” Pro 29:16 NLT There is both an observation and a promise in this week’s Proverb. The observation: “when the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes.” The promise? “The godly will live to see their downfall.” Wickedness ends in […]
Fake or Fact?
“If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked. Pro 29:12 NLT In this world we live in of free-flowing information, fake news and AI, it is more important than ever that we nurture a discerning spirit and hunger for the truth. This proverb reminds us that when we are […]
Fools Vent Their Anger
“A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.” Pro 29:11 NKJV Anger is a difficult thing to manage because too often it is upon us before we realize it – and then we face the task of having to hold it back – to keep it from rising to the […]
Stop the Hate
“The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them.” Pro 29:10 NLT In a sinful and fallen world there is something that provokes the wicked when they see a man of true integrity. Today’s proverb tells us about ” bloodthirsty men,” and how they hate men of integrity. There is something about […]
