Tag: proverbs

Proverbs has so much wisdom about words. Here are some more valuable instructions about how we use our words from Proverbs 12: v.1 Love instruction and being corrected because that is how we learn. Those who hate reproof are brutish

Where will it all end? That is a question each of us should consider in the choices and decisions we make. Foolish people only live for the moment; wise people consider the future. Proverbs 11 contains many contrast between the

Proverbs 10 illustrates in many different ways the behaviour of the wise and the foolish. One big area in which we need to live wisely is in regard to our words. What we say reveals what is in our hearts.

The appeals of Lady wisdom and the foolish woman are summarised in Proverbs 9. Lady Wisdom carefully builds her house, prepares a feast, and invites all the simple and ignorant to the feast (v.1-5). Those who come to wisdom’s table

Proverbs 7 contains the passionate cry of the strange woman inviting the simple and foolish person to that which seems enjoyable but leads to death. Proverbs 8 is the even more passionate cry of wisdom, personified as a woman, who

In Proverbs 7, Solomon warns his son about getting and keeping wisdom, especially to keep him from the strange woman. He then tells how he saw a simple young man be taken in and destroyed by her, so this chapter

Another area in which all of us need wisdom is in regards to our finances. Solomon addresses this in Proverbs 6:1-11. He deals with two different aspects – 1) how we manage our income (v.1-5) and 2) how we work

As Solomon tries to instil wisdom in his son, one big area he addresses is that of sexual sin. Few sins are as attractive and seductive as sexual sin, yet few sins cause as much damage, pain and bitterness as

As a young king, Solomon had the amazing privilege to ask anything of the Lord (1 Kings 3:5-14). With such an open-ended offer before him, Solomon could have asked for riches, long life or victory over his enemies, yet he

What does it mean to be blessed of the Lord and loved by the Lord. If images of prosperity fill your mind, you may be right. Proverbs 3:9-10 tells us that those who honour the Lord with their income will