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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
