In Proverbs, chapter seventeen, verse eight, “A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.” A gift can also be a bribe, which will sometimes bring temporary success and wealth. However, bribery is a sin; it is therefore condemned in scripture because it hinders justice from […]
In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse thirty-three, “The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.” The verse refers to God’s providence and guidance in the life of the righteous. The theme is similar to verses one and nine of this chapter. “The preparations of the heart in man, and the
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In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse seven, “When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” The verse applies to God’s promise to His people that the land in which they dwell would be preserved from hostility if they do His will, as in Exodus thirty-four, verse
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In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse five, “Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.” God opposes the proud and states clearly in both the Old Testament and the New Testament that God hates pride and resists it. Pride causes God to turn from our prayers and withhold His
In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse four, everything will meet its proper end, and those who do evil will suffer the just punishment of God, as in verse five, “The passage stresses that God will deal justly with the wicked; He does not create or encourage wickedness. “Let no man say when he is tempted, I
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In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse three, “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Believers should not undertake anything presumptuously but in all things search for the Lord’s will, as in James four, verse fifteen through sixteen. The people of God should approach future endeavors in a godly manner. “For that
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In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse two, “All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.” Believers are often blind to their faults and their spiritual poverty. If we are honest when we come to God in prayer, He will reveal the real condition of our hearts. So that
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In Proverbs, chapter sixteen, verse one, “The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.” Humans may make plans, but the ability to articulate and carry them out comes from God. “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps,” as in verse nine of the
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In Proverbs, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-nine, “The LORD is far from the wicked: but He heareth the prayer of the righteous.” God knows the heart of the wicked and the good. So none can disguise themselves before Him because He can see right through them. “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much,” from the
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In Proverbs, chapter fifteen, verse twenty-two, “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.” The book of Proverbs frequently emphasizes the wisdom of seeking the counsel of others regarding our plans and purposes. Another verse in Proverbs eleven, verse fourteen, “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the
