Good Debt?
“Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.” Proverbs 22:7 NLT Debt is frequently more than just transactional; it is often emotional but also a matter of conscience. This is particularly true when the debt is between individuals. There may not be significant conscience activity between the borrower and […]
The Way to Go
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” [Pro 22:6 ESV] I have to admit that this week I have read, studied and meditated over this week’s verse probably more than any other in the series. As a parent and living in […]
Cultivating Humility
“True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.” Proverbs 22:4 NLT “Secrets to riches, honor and long life!” Doesn’t that grab your attention?! It could be a popular advertisement on social […]
Caution Signs
“A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” Proverbs 22:3 NLT I was just over 18 years old, and a fairly new driver, when I saw a caution sign before a turn with a recommended speed limit of 20 mph. Now I knew from experience that I […]
Choose a Good Reputation
“Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1 NLT One of my life’s goals is to be respected most by those who know me best. In bedded in that statement is having a good reputation. A good reputation has little to do with our possessions […]
Be Prepared?
“The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.” Proverbs 21:31 NLT It has been the Boy Scout motto since 1908; “Be prepared”. But as good as they may be, preparations apart from the Lord are incomplete. You may have already noticed that: Bigger isn’t always better Odds don’t always matter Stronger doesn’t […]
What is the Plan?
“No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the Lord.” Proverbs 21:30 NLT This week’s verse needs little explanation, but perhaps we could all do a little better with the application. How often do we hear of troubles and then hear the question; “What’s the plan?” We sometimes lament that it […]
Bluffing
“The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act.” Proverbs 21:29 NLT Bluffing may be most closely associated with the game of poker in our day. You can watch the World Series of Poker, where bluffing, posturing and distraction are all a part of the game. Bluffing might make for good TV […]
Give or Take
“Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!” Proverbs 21:26 NLT If you walked up to a building and saw two entrances, one marked what you can get and the other marked what you can give: Give or Take Which line do think […]
It is Time to Start
“Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin, for their hands refuse to work.” Proverbs 21:25 NLT There is a big difference between desire and action. In between desire and action things like laziness, fear, and doubt dwell. Desire sounds a lot like: “I should, I ought to, I want to, I will try to, I […]
