Category Archives: Proverbs and Wisdom Literature

Distrust your heart, and live

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. (Proverbs 16:2) Some of the worst advice you could ever receive is to “follow your heart”. It’s a well-meaning platitude, and it fits right … Continue reading →

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Fear the Lord, and become rich

Posted on January 25, 2016 by

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. (Proverbs 15:16) The fear of the Lord is a powerful theme in the book of Proverbs. It’s a difficult phrase to understand with our modern … Continue reading →

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Remember the poor, and honor God

Posted on January 13, 2016 by

Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors Him. (Proverbs 14:31) Jesus said there will always be those who are poor (Matthew 26:11). He insisted that we should invite the poor to our … Continue reading →

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Embrace contentment, and be strong

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. (Proverbs 14:30) Peace is hard to come by, especially in our modern gadget-laden, overstimulated lives. We work hard, run fast, and claw and scrape for more of … Continue reading →

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Slow down, and be wise

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. (Proverbs 14:29) Wisdom leads us to speak less and listen more, and to react slowly to what we hear. We must not be too quick to react … Continue reading →

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The Inerrancy of Proverbs

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. — Proverbs 16:16 It just hit me. Anyone following me on Twitter knows that I’ve been spending a lot of time in … Continue reading →

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