Traps in Disguise
“My child, listen and be wise: Keep your heart on the right course. Do not carouse with drunkards or feast with gluttons, for they are on their way to poverty, and too much sleep clothes them in rags.” Proverbs 23:19-21 NLT An effective trap is seldom obvious. There is usually appealing bate of some kind that […]
The Real Reel
“Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord. You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.” Proverbs 23:17-18 NLT The real reel. Not intended to be a play on words, but to bring to light a biblical truth. Life is real, and what you do and pursue matters. Social media […]
Track it!
“Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge.” Proverbs 23:12 NLT Commit yourself to instruction. Wise words. What does commit look like to you? Surveys say that by this time of the year, most New Year’s resolutions are abandoned. The best of intentions get neglected and change does not occur. I want to suggest to […]
It’s Just Not That Easy
“Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.” Proverbs 23:9 NLT Wouldn’t it be great if we really could push a button to change something? It’s just not that easy. What isn’t? To use a combination of words to have someone change their minds about something. Yet so many continue to try […]
How Much is Enough?
“Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.” Proverbs 23:4-5 NLT Money isn’t the problem, but the desire for it can be. As Paul wrote to young Timothy: “But those […]
Evaluating Decisions
“Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.” Proverbs 22:28 NLT I think we may all agree that we live in very unusual times. God has inspired us to make wonderful advancements in technology, medicine and athletics. We have more information and understanding about our bodies and the world […]
It is Contagious!
“Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.” Proverbs 22:24-25 NLT It’s contagious. What is? The attitudes and behavior of others. Paul spoke of this when he wrote:“Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”” 1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT Of […]
The Corporate Ladder
“A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.” Proverbs 22:16 NLT In our day “climbing the corporate ladder” is a common expression that describes the effort to rise in position in an organization. Climbing a ladder is a good metaphor that describes both effort […]
No Excuses!
The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!”Proverbs 22:13 NLT It was Yoda from Star Wars who proclaimed: “Do or do not there is no try”. Now we dont get our theology from Star Wars, but there is a truth that the statement reveals. We tend to […]
Meaningful Friendships
“Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend.” Proverbs 22:11 NLT How often do we hear; “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Not that any one person is better than another, but some have roles of greater influence and control than others. This proves to be […]
