Proverbs

This Proverb says, “In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.” The Bible says that a person must have a healthy fear of the Lord if they want to walk the pathway that leads to Salvation. This healthy fear provides motivation to turn away from sins and resist the temptations…

This Proverb says, “A truthful witness saves lives, but he who speaks lies is treacherous.” Lying is damaging and destructive. It is damaging both to the person who lies and to the person who hears the lie. Those who hear and believe lies form wrong opinions and make bad decisions based on the lies. Bad decisions lead people down the pathways that can cause hardships in their lives. Unfortunately, lying is pervasive in America today. Actually, it…

These passages contain two Proverbs. The first Proverb says, “Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.” Those who devise evil do so because they do not believe in God or live their lives according to the Word of God.  Such people do not have guidance or boundaries in their life. Therefore, they act according to their natural and sinful emotions. Unfortunately, the natural state…

This Proverb says, “The poor is hated by his neighbor, but those who love the rich are many. He who despises his neighbor sins, but happy is he who is gracious to the poor.” This Proverb makes the point that we tend to be uncomfortable around those who are poor. Why is that?  I believe it is because we are fearful that the poor people around us will ask us to give them something. Most people…

These passages contain 3 Proverbs as follows: “A quick tempered man acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated. The naive inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. The evil will bow down before the good and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.” The first Proverb indicates that a person who cannot control their anger acts rashly and makes very bad decisions. Their angry response in tense situations does not…

These passages say, “The naive believes everything, but the prudent man considers his steps. A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is arrogant and careless.” In America and indeed the world today we are being increasingly bombarded with lies and falsehoods. Our leadership and the news media cannot be trusted to tell the truth. Therefore we must determine what is truth and what is not. We cannot believe everything we…

These passages say, “Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, and the end of joy may be grief. The backslider in heart will have his fIll of his own ways, but a good man will be satisfied with his.” The first passage indicates that a person may appear to be joyful on the outside. However they may also be sorrowful on the inside. Such is the condition of those who do not believe in…

This Proverb says, “The House of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish." The Bible says that the Earth is our temporary home. Whereas, our permanent home is Heaven. This Proverb compares the house of a wicked person to the tent of an upright or righteous person. A wicked person does not believe in God or Heaven or Hell. Therefore, their house or permanent residence is here on the Earth.…

This Proverb says, “Fools mock at sin, but among the upright there is good will.” A fool does not take sinning seriously. They think it is a minor thing, nothing to worry about. However, sin is serious. Sinning is so serious that God destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their decadent sins. God also destroyed the entire population of a country for their sinfulness and gave their land to Israel. Additionally, God had previously…

This Proverb says, “Leave the presence of a fool, or you will not discern words of knowledge.” It is difficult to gain understanding and wisdom when one is in the presence of a fool. This is because a fool's worldview is contrary to God's Word, the Bible. So, when a fool hears words from God's Truth, they mock and ridicule them. They openly reject words of wisdom. Therefore, if a person is in the presence of a…