Proverbs

These passages contain three Proverbs: The first Proverb says, “A scoffer does not love one who reproves him, he will not go to the wise.” A scoffer is a person who rejects God's Truth. Such a person ridicules the Word of God as being a fantasy and irrelevant to today's world. Such a person is not comfortable in the presence of those who believe the Word of God to be truth. Therefore, they will avoid…

This Proverb says, “Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, how much more the hearts of men.” The Bible says that God knows and sees everything here on Earth. Nothing escapes His notice. There is no place where one may hide from God. The Bible also says that God knows our thoughts, hears our words, and sees our deeds. King David said to God in Psalm 139, “You know when I sit down and when I…

These passages say, “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but He loves him who pursues righteousness.” In early Israel, God gave laws and commandments through Moses for the people to obey. Much of these laws required making physical sacrifices to atone for sin. God required his people to obey His laws…

These passages contains three Proverbs. The first Proverb says, “A fool rejects his father's discipline, but he who regards reproof is prudent.” A father loves his children and gives them guidance on how to live and behave. In so doing, a father maintains order in his household and instructs his children so that they will become responsible adults. Children may not perceive the wisdom of their father's guidance. However, they will obey their father because…

This Proverb says, “A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but perversion in it crushes the spirit.” Soothing and comforting words can make a person who is in distress feel better. Such words can help a person over a crisis and give them hope to continue. However, not all soothing speech reflects the true character of the person speaking. Soothing words can also be spoken with evil intention. Satan, the spiritual ruler of the Earth, is…

These passages contain three Proverbs. The first Proverb says, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” A person does not have to be loud or angry to be effective. Quite the contrary. An emotional or angry response will promote anger and sustain an argument. Whereas, a gentle answer with well thought out words will be heard by the other person. Such a response will actually defuse an angry situation…

This Proverb says, “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a disgrace to any people.” America was once a righteous nation. It was created with God's help and based its Constitution on Biblical principles. Evidence of this can be seen on American currency on which is stamped “In God we trust.” America was a compassionate nation, and its people were free. America's courts were just and fair, and the country was stable. President Reagan once described…

These passages contain two Proverbs. The first Proverb says, “The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, but the righteous has a refuge when he dies.” This Proverb somewhat describes the final destinations of the wicked and the righteous. Those who are wicked during their lifetime will Indulge in sinful pursuits. However they will experience pain and misery after they die. As this Proverb indicates God will ‘thrust them down.’ On the other hand, the righteous…

These passages contain two Proverbs. The first Proverb says, “A tranquil heart is life to the body, but passion is rottenness to the bones.” One of the benefits of believing in God and living by His Word is contentment. The Bible says that God is in control of everything including our lives. Nothing happens in our life without God causing or allowing it to happen. God is molding and shaping us to be people that He…

This Proverb says, “He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick tempered exalts folly.” I have discovered in my life that I am ineffective when I speak or act in anger. Speaking or acting in anger does not produce good results. Quite the contrary, it produces bad results, sometimes very bad results. This is especially true in a marriage. When a person speaks or acts in anger, they do so without…