[:en]Solomon warned us 3 kinds of people to avoid: Fool – No amount of recognition (vs. 1), correction (v. 3), or admonition (vs. 4-5), can change him. Do not answer a fool according to his folly or you will be like him yourself (v. 4) for his hands send violence and his mouth speaks folly… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 26[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 25[:]
[:en]By removing out the evil associates and do what is right, the throne of a king can be established (vs. 1-5). Humility leads to honor but self-promotion leads to shame (vs. 6-7) Try to settle problems of your neighbor out of court (vs. 8-9). Speak appropriately (vs. 11-12). Be helpful (v. 13) and keep your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 25[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 24[:]
[:en]Do not envy wicked men and do not desire their company, for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about trouble (vs. 1-2). Seek wisdom and knowledge from God to give you strength and guidance (vs. 5-6). Be careful not to rejoice when an enemy fails or fret when the wicked prosper (vs. 17-20)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 23[:]
[:en]Know how to control what you eat. Do not crave for delicacies and resort to gluttony (v. 2). Show restraint to get rich, for riches will sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle (vs. 4-5). Do not get friendly with miserly people. They may offer you food and drinks but their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/29/19)[:]
[:en]OVERFLOWING FRUIT The Bible speaks about a harvest that can benefit the people of God. That harvest is called the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control (Gal. 5:22-23). As Christ followers, we are commissioned to claim the benefits of living by… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/29/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/28/19)[:]
[:en]PAYING ATTENTION In this world, there are lots of people who need care, comfort, help, hope and encouragement. David wrote: “Blessed is he who considers the poor” (Ps. 41:1). Jesus said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35) As we look around today, we can find someone who has difficulty in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/28/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 22[:]
[:en]DO’S Have a good name (v. 1) Be prudent (v. 3) Be humble and fear the Lord (v. 4) Train a child and discipline him (v. 6, 15) Share food with the poor (v. 9) Have a pure heart with gracious speech (v. 11) Keep away from the adulteress (v. 14) Trust in the Lord… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 22[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 21[:]
[:en]God directs our hearts to accomplish His purposes. He tests our hearts to see what we really are (v. 2). He wants righteousness and justice more than sacrifices (v. 3, 15). He detests pride (v. 4, 24) lying tongue (v. 6, 23), violence (v. 7), evil desires (v. 10), arrogance (v. 24), laziness (v. 25),… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 21[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 20[:]
[:en]DRUNKENESS “Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise” (v. 1) LAZINESS “A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing” (v. 4) “Do noT love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you wil have food… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 20[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 19[:]
[:en]THE WISE A wise man cherishes understanding (v. 3). He is patient (v. 11). He overlooks offense and is forgiving (v. 11). He obeys instruction and guards his life (v. 16) He fears the Lord (v. 23) and accepts rebuke (v. 25) THE FOOL The fool is without knowledge and hasty (v. 2). He argues… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 19[:]