Sharing words of Support, Motivation and Compassion
We all hear people say nasty and corrupt things. They say kind things as well. How is it that the same people give great compliments, yet are so offensive as well? It doesn't take much, according to this passage in James, to corrupt a person. While looking at James 3, we see that animals, our... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 30 begins telling us that the sayings in this chapter are from Agur, who is the son of Jakeh. Agur is speaking to Ithiel. Let's look at Proverbs 30 to see what Agur has to say. An Introduction To 3 Men At The Beginning Of Proverbs 30 I don't remember anyone else besides Solomon... Continue Reading →
Let's look at Proverbs 29 today! There are several themes again in this chapter. The themes are: The stubborn and undisciplined, the angry, the wise, the righteous, the wicked/evil, verses for parents, and verses for rulers. I hope that these verses speak to you today! Sometimes I find verses that really pertain to me, that... Continue Reading →
Let's look at Proverbs 28 today. I have strong views that may come across as political; however, I truly believe that every aspect of our lives and our worldview should follow what the Word of God, the Bible, says. This hopefully will shape and put into perspective, how and what we consider as right; and... Continue Reading →
This chapter contains many similes and some metaphors. These similes and metaphors describe fools and sluggards in several of the verses. Also, towards the end of the chapter, several verses cover topics related to quarreling, gossiping, evil and deceitful speech, and lying. I think that you will find them interesting! So let's look at Proverbs... Continue Reading →
We are going through the last ten "sayings" today. There are also more sayings of the wise at the end of this chapter that aren't numbered with all of the other thirty sayings. These are all very applicable to our life today! In the news even today, I see how these verses really are true.... Continue Reading →
The theme of pride is apparent to me in Chapter 16. When we go our own way, instead of God's way and consider it right, not looking to the wisdom of God and others who seek God, this is pride. Let's look at Proverbs 16 and consider what every verse says. God has something important... Continue Reading →
I see some more great themes in this chapter, especially as we relate to other people. We don't always treat people with kindness and think about their needs. Let's look at Proverbs 14! Verse 12 tells us something that is so true, that there is a way that seems right to us! But there is... Continue Reading →
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