Proverbs
We Will be Judged For What We do in The Body
? Four amazing things (vv. 18-19) – Things that I cannot understand (v. 18).An eagle in the sky – “How eagles fly so high†– (v. 19). A snake on a rock – “or snakes crawl on rocks – (v. 19).A ship in the ocean – “How ships sail the ocean – (v. 19).A m …
Failing to Live by The Truth of God’s Word
Man is constantly striving to get ahead in this life and often leaves God out in the process. It may seem good at the time but in the end it will be death and eternal separation from God forever (v. 12). By his laughter a person may give the impression that he is enjoyi …
Her Children Call Her Blessed
The book of Proverbs begins with the command to fear the Lord (Prov. 1:7) and ends with the picture of a woman who fulfills this command. The foot notes in the Life Application Bible describes the woman in this chapter as follows: “She has outstanding abilities. Her family& …
What King Lemuel’s Mother Taught Him
King Lemuel (some think this was actually King Solomon though we have no proof) was being taught the Word of God by his mother (v. 1). Her vows may mean that she made a vow as Hannah did, before his conception (I Sam. 1:11) or afterwards. She wanted him to know he was special to …
Warning Against Laziness
Solomon warns about two practices that lead to poverty. The first talks about unnecessary loss of what you have earned and the second deals with the inability to earn any money at all.Solomon is warning about a foolish financial entanglement referred to as surety (vv. 1-5). Suret …
God’s Sovereignty in Shaping the World
These verses emphasize God’s role as sovereign king of the universe. We may make plans, but the answers are from God (v. 1). We think our ways are pure, but God weighs the motives of each of us (v. 2). It says that “the Lord weighs the spirits.” It takes …
Exhortations to Obedience
If long life and peace are your desire, then keep God’s Law in your heart (vv. 1-2). If you desire steadfast love and faithfulness from God, then bind His Law around your neck & write it upon your heart (v. 3). Then you will find Grace and Success before God and man (v. 4). Who talks like …
The Way of Wisdom
In this chapter we are informed that wisdom has built her house and invites men to come to the banquet she has prepared (vv. 1-6). The seven pillars suggest the splendor of the house (v. 1). Wisdom provides an elaborate banquet for all who will come. Animals have been slain, and …
The High Value of Wisdom
To be walking with the Lord and walking in that which His word condemns is impossible. The path of blessing is the path of obedience. Throughout this passage it has been made plain that the heart of a man’s wisdom is based upon a proper relationship to God (vv. 9-10). Correction is a vital …
With Dishonor Comes Reproach
Nothing is more clearly taught in the Scriptures than separation of those who love the truth and those who walk in darkness. Separation from evil includes evil friends, ecclesiastical evil, and evil in business. The Scripture is very plain on this subject (II Corinthians 6: …