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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,

In Proverbs, chapter eleven, verse one, the use of inaccurate scales to cheat someone is condemned by God, as in Leviticus nineteen, verse thirty-five. He commands that we deal honestly with all people, both in financial matters and in other circumstances where cheating is possible. We must always keep in mind that the Lord’s “countenance

In Proverbs ten, verse twenty-two, all too often, material wealth in this world is gained through wickedness and greed and is therefore not from God, as in verse two. True riches consist in the blessing of the Lord. Whether we are materially poor or rich, the Lord’s presence and favor are our richest wealth. The