Proverbs
Contrasts in Life
In this passage we find several comparisons:A comparison is made between love and hatred (vv. 10-12). Love makes people live peacefully with each other because it forgives the faults of others. it does not dwell on their faults (I Cor. 13:5). On the other hand hatred results in d …
Sayings of The Wise
To be wise is to be under God’s “seeing eyes†of protection (v. 12). To be unwise and treacherous, even in what one says, is to be on a path that will end in frustration. The lazy person has all kinds of excuses for not wanting to work (v. 13). When no dangers or difficulties exist, he imagines them …
Wealth Makes Many Friends
It is far better to be poor and walk before the Lord in righteousness than to be wealthy and dishonest (v. 1). Integrity is far more valuable than wealth, but many people don’t act as if they …
Wicked Words Are The Product of An Evil Heart
A farmer who tilleth his land and works hard day after day will have plenty of good. On the other hand a man who lives in a dream world either physically or mentally and does not get his work done shows a lack of judgment (v. 11).Things that wicked people accumulate by devious me …
The Description Of a Person Who Stirs up Strife
The danger of an evil companion is pointed out. His actions contradict what he says. He plans evil actions so that you will not be aware of his intentions until it is too late. In the process of causing others to fall he will bring disaster on himself and his downfall will …
We Are Never Satisfied and Always Want More
I. Four kinds of undesirable behavior (vv. 11-14). a. Disrespectful Children ?“ a curse and a non- blessing to their parents (v. 11). b. Hypocritical People ?“ Clean in no one’s eyes but their own (v. 12). …
An Honest Ruler Makes a Nation Strong
A man who stubbornly refuses correction destroys himself and any hope he may have for the future (v. 1). I can think of several men who destroyed their ministry by refusing to admit their error. When righteous leaders are in control even the unbelievers will be glad. On the other hand, when …
Our Speech Should be Uplifting
Again we are reminded of the theme of this entire book of Proverbs which is found in chapter 1, verse 7. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.†A wise son will listen to his parents who have already been down the …
Following Instruction Will Spare You Sorrow
How many times have you been tempted by some type of a get rich quick scheme? It is said that two out of three adults participate in some form of gambling. Out of these 80% never receive anything in return. Even if you were to win, verse 11 says wealth that is gotten in a fraudu …
The Less You Do, The Less You Want to Do
It’s no smarter to shoot arrows at every passerby than it is to hire a fool (v. 10). Just as a dog eats its own vomit, so will a fool return to his own evil habits (v. 11). This is a picture of a person who professes to know the Lord and lives for a time in an upright way, …