Category Archives: Proverbs

Rich and Poor have this in common. Proverbs 22:2

Continuing our walk through Proverbs 22, we pick up at verse 2:  “Rich and poor have this in common:  The Lord is the maker of them all.” It is very easy to look down on someone who is less fortunate.  … Continue reading

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A good name. Proverbs 22

What is in a name?  It is who we are.  It speaks of what we do – of the life we live.  It is our legacy. Proverbs 22:1 says:  “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be … Continue reading

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The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. Proverbs 21:31

Proverbs 21: 30-31 tells us:  “There is no wisdom, no insight no plan that can succeed against the Lord.  The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.” There may be times when … Continue reading

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Pursuing the right things in life. Proverbs 21

“He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.” Proverbs 21:21 Our midweek Good News message finds us in the Book of Proverbs – the Book of Wisdom.    Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the writer is given … Continue reading

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Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Proverbs 20:22

Human nature has a ‘knee jerk’ reaction if someone hurts us.  It is “I will get you for that.!”  They hurt us – we want to hurt them. However, The Word says, “Do not say I’ll pay you back for … Continue reading

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Reverential Trust leads to life. Proverbs 19: 23

Proverbs 19:23  says, “The fear of the Lord leads to life:  Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” As times change, often the accepted meaning of a word changes.  It is so in the use of the word ‘fear’, here … Continue reading

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What a man desires is unfailing love. Proverbs 19:22

Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, The Apostle Paul wrote:  “And now I will show you the most excellent way.” 1 Corinthians 12:31. Paul had discussed the many gifts the Holy Spirit gives to those who have accepted Christ … Continue reading

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Listen, and in the end you will be wise. Proverbs 19: 20

The Book of  Wisdom, Proverbs 19, verses 20-21. Verse 20 says:  “Listen to advice, and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.” It is not easy to listen.  I am not sure why the Lord made us … Continue reading

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It is not good to have zeal without knowledge. Proverbs 19:2

As we continue to go to Psalms and Proverbs for our mid-week messages, we come to Proverbs 19.   It begins: “Better is a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.  It is not … Continue reading

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The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge. Proverbs 18:15

When Christ Jesus is in our heart, we desire to do things the right way.  Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” (John 14:6)  When we pray for wisdom, and  look to Him in His Word, … Continue reading

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