Stay Out Of The Pit!
Stay out of the Pit! “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 NLT We have all observed the tragedy. It is heart breaking and all too common. Leaders, influencers, pastors and leaders of families, fall. And when they do, others are impacted, sometimes even for generations. The warning to us? “Take […]
Money and People
Money and People “How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!” Proverbs 16:16 NLT Wisdom and judgment are better to desire than gold and silver. Gold and silver, or in our day, money is neither good or bad. It is our relationship with money that is important. The Bible says […]
Having a Little with Godliness
Having a Little with Godliness “Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.” Proverbs 16:8 NLT Like many of you, I have enjoyed competing in different things over the years. I enjoy competing in half marathon races when I can, competing in business and I enjoy competing in the occasional board […]
Enemies at Peace
Enemies at Peace “When people’s lives please the Lord , even their enemies are at peace with them.” Proverbs 16:7 NLT Who doesn’t want their enemies to be at peace with them?! I know I sure do. But how? It turns out that we have the ability to influence the environment with our enemies beyond […]
Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
Steadfast Love and Faithfulness “By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.” Proverbs 16:6 ESV It has been said that it is better to be loving than to be right. There is a lot of truth in that statement. Conversely, seeking to […]
A Key to Success
A Key to Success “Commit your actions to the Lord , and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 NLT I don’t know that I have ever met anyone who was anxious for their plans to fail. When we make our plans, of course we want them to succeed. What kind of things should we do […]
Motives
Motives “People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.” Proverbs 16:2 NLT You have heard it said that “actions speak louder than words“, and there certainly is an element of truth in that statement. There does come a time when we need to do something, not just talk about […]
The Right Answer and the Right Steps
The Right Answer and the Right Steps “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer…..We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps….We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall.” Proverbs 16:1,9,33 NLT The message is clear in Proverbs chapter 16. From the beginning […]
Finding Wisdom and Honor
Finding Wisdom and Honor “Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.” Proverbs 15:33 NLT The richness of the meaning of this verse is “in between the lines” so to speak. Wisdom and honor are good things and are worthy things to be desired. But desire alone, will not be enough to obtain them. […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Criticism
The Do’s and Don’ts of Criticism “If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.” Proverbs 15:31-32 NLT How timely of a verse. “If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself.” If […]