July 2025

In Proverbs, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-four, the scripture instructs parents to discipline their children with the “rod” during their formative years. Spank is a slap on the bottom that is done only for wilful disobedience or defiance; it has as its goal the elimination of folly, rebellion, and disrespect for parents, as in Proverbs twenty-two, […]

In Proverbs, chapter thirteen, verse twenty-three, “judgment” may also be rendered “justice.” Some people are poor and remain so because they are victims of injustice in society. The theme verse, “Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.” There are opportunities for those who lack necessities. Still, the

In Proverbs, chapter thirteen, verse ten, people often quarrel and contend for their ideas because of pride: in doing so, they may desire preeminence, as in Luke twenty-two, verse twenty-four. They become rebellious against authority, as in Numbers twelve, verse two, or Biblical truth, as in Second Timothy four, verses three through four, or be

In Proverbs, chapter thirteen, verse five, a righteous person would rather experience pain by telling the truth than avoid suffering by lying. Such people know that to give in to the habit of lying is to sin against the Lord, as in Proverbs twelve, verse twenty-two. To do so will exclude them from the kingdom

In Proverbs, chapter thirteen, verse three, careless speech and an unbridled tongue can undermine our influence for righteousness, cause us to sin, as in Ecclesiastes five, verse six, and affect our relationship with God, as in Ecclesiastes five, verse seven. A perfect person carefully controls their speech, as in Proverbs eight, verses six through eight,

In Proverbs, chapter twelve, verse four, the most significant human relationship we will ever have is with a wife or husband. A good spouse will help bring happiness, joy, and success, while a bad spouse will cause much sorrow and misery. When seeking a marriage partner, we should consider the person’s character and their commitment

In Proverbs, chapter twelve, verse one, we sometimes need loving reproof and correction. A proud person hates to be corrected, but a humble person will honestly receive loving criticism and profit from it. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction,” as in Proverbs one, verse seven.

In Proverbs, chapter eleven, verse thirty, influencing people for righteousness is wise. The New Testament emphasizes that believers should lead people to Christ, salvation, and lives of righteousness. In John fourteen, verse six, “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” To

In Proverbs eleven, verse nineteen, “As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.” As in chapter ten, verse eleven, those who know and follow God’s ways will lead others into a fulfilled life. On the other hand, God has decreed penalties for actions that violate laws. The unrighteous will ultimately receive

In Proverbs, chapter eleven, verse eight, as a general principle, righteous living results in fewer problems than wicked living, as in verses three through nine from this theme chapter. However, this does not mean that those who follow God will never have any problems. But the righteous may be assured that when they are afflicted,