Proverbs 11
Discretion Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. Proverbs 11:22 When you look in the mirror, do you cringe? Another pimple, another wrinkle … my nose … my hair …! What we see is influenced by our society, which has varying ideas as to what makes a woman beautiful, a man …
Proverbs 10
Watch Your Step! Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 Most mornings I take a 2.5 mile walk around a nearby lake. Although the sun-dappled mountains and wildlife call for my attention, I glance at my feet often. The asphalt path is cracked and broken in many places, and I …
Proverbs 9
Two Invitations Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning…Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing. Proverbs 9:9,13 You’ve probably seen a cartoon with a person facing temptation—an angel on one shoulder offering good advice, a devil on the other shoulder offering evil advice. Proverbs …
Proverbs 8
Seek Wisdom Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 8:10-11 Wisdom isn’t special knowledge given to only a few. We don’t have to be a scholar or seek the advice of a guru. Proverbs 8 says wisdom can be found …
Proverbs 7
How Much Do You Value God’s Word? Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Proverbs 7:2 What do you consider your MVP—most valued possession? Some would list family first; others might list health or intellect. In Proverbs 7:2, Solomon indicates that we should treat God’s commandments, His Word, as our MVP. …