Things That Make The Earth Tremble
“There are three things that make the earth tremble— no, four it cannot endure: a slave who becomes a king, an overbearing fool who prospers, a bitter woman who finally gets a husband, a servant girl who supplants her mistress.” Proverbs 30:21-23 NLT There are things that make society shake. This may seem a […]
Fight Against Slander
“Never slander a worker to the employer, or the person will curse you, and you will pay for it.” Proverbs 30:10 NLT Here is an interesting proverb that speaks to a couple of issues. First it speaks to the issue of gossip. We are being told not to slander an employee to his employer. The […]
Daily Bread – Just Enough
“O God, I beg two favors from you; let me have them before I die. First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” And if […]
God’s Truth – His Word
“Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words, or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.” Pro 30:5-6 NLT In this week’s verse we find both a comfort and a warning. Fundamentally it is about […]
Can’t We Just Get Along
“The righteous despise the unjust; the wicked despise the godly.” Pro 29:27 NLT “Can’t we just get along?” The saying, while not quoted directly, may bring back memories of tension and division. Tension and division have been going on for some time, for all of time to be precise, but for good reasons. The godly […]
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 […]
