Tag: Proverbs

[:en]Wisdom Words of Solomon No dishonest scales but accurate weights (v. 1) No duplicity (v. 2) Be a man of integrity (v. 3) Be righteous so that your will  be blessed and prosperous and be free from death and  trouble (vs. 4-11) Hold your tongue and do not gossip (vs. 12-13) Do not put up… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 11[:]

[:en]These are wise sayings of Solomon.  He was comparing the Righteous and the Wise versus the Foolish and the Wicked. THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WISE: He brings joy to his father (v. 1) His righteousness delivers him from death (v. 2) He does not go hungry (v. 3) He brings wealth with his diligent hands… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 10[:]

[:en]INVITATION OF WISDOM AND OF FOLLY There are 2 houses and 2 invitations. Wisdom offers you a banquet of food, meat and wine;  Folly offers you stolen water and food.  Wisdom promises you life by walking in the way of understanding while folly leads those lack of judgment to death.  Which house will you enter?… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 9[:]

[:en]LISTEN TO WISDOM CALL Choose instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than gold.  For wisdom is more precious than rubies and nothing you desire can compare with her. (vs. 4-14) What Wisdom can give you: Prudence, knowledge and discretion (v. 12) Counsel and good judgment (v. 14) Riches, honor, wealth and prosperity (v. 18) Life… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 8[:]

[:en]Description of an Adulteress: She dresses like a prostitute with crafty intend to alure men (v. 7) She is loud and defiant, lurking at every corner (vs. 11-12) She invites him to her place with colored linens, perfumed bed (vs. 16-18) She cunningly gives assurances (vs. 19-20) She uses persuasive words  and seduces him with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 7[:]

[:en]WARNINGS ON FINANCIAL MATTER (vs. 1-5) Solomon advises people not to over-extend financial resources.  Do not act irresponsibly as it will lead you to poverty.  Maintan and balance between generosity and good stewarship.  Help the needy but do not make unwise commitment by strectching out your hands in pledge for others. WARNINGS AGAINST LAZINESS (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 6 [:]

[:en]Warning Against Adultery: This world has degraded into a place of commercial sex and turned adultery into entertainment.  Solomon warned people about the tragic consequences of sexual sin.  Sexual immorality destroys family life.  It erodes a person’s ability to love.  It makes human being like an object.  It can lead to disease.  It is like… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 5[:]

[:en]Wisdom is supreme because it perfects our paths.  Solomon gave us instructions on how to perfect our paths:  Get Wisdom (vs. 1-13) – Listen and pay attention to father’s instruction and gain understanding.  Do not forget God’s word and keep His command.  Esteem wisdom and embrace her and you will be exalted and honored.  Hold… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 4[:]

[:en]MORAL BENEFITS OF WISDOM Accept God’s Word.  Store up His commands.  Turn your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding.  Fear the Lord and find the knowledge of God.  For the Lord gives wisdom and from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding (vs. 1-6) True wisdom comes from knowledge of Jesus Christ and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 2[:]

[:en]Further Benefits of Wisdom If you cultivate an obedient heart to receive God’s teaching and commands, you will have health, long life, prosperity and a good name in the sight of God and man.(vs. 1-4) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 3[:]