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 […]
In Proverbs, chapter fifteen, verse fourteen, in this day of technology, media communication, and entertainment, we must carefully guard our hearts and minds. We prove ourselves to be fools if we feed on what offends the Holy Spirit and profanes the righteousness of God. Wise persons will fill their thoughts only with what is good,
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In Proverbs, chapter fifteen, verses eight through nine, only those who are upright and strive to follow God’s ways are accepted by Him. The theme verses, “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him
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In Proverbs, chapter fifteen, verse six, though the home of the righteous individually and corporately may lack earthly riches, it does contain spiritual treasures that greatly enrich and sustain the lives of God’s people, as in verses sixteen through seventeen, “Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner
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In Proverbs, chapter fifteen, verse one, when facing anger, a soft answer will encourage reconciliation and peace, while harsh words stir up more anger and hostility. The subtle approach Abigail uses toward David in the Old Testament from First Samuel twenty-five, verses twenty-one to thirty-four, is an example of how someone turns away wrath from
In Proverbs, chapter fourteen, verse thirty-two, although the Old Testament contains no fully developed doctrine of what happens after death, Proverbs does reveal that the righteous have the hope of life after death. When the wicked die, they have no hope, only dread of final ruin. When the righteous die, they commit themselves to God
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In Proverbs, chapter fourteen, verse thirty-one, whosoever mistreats or takes advantage of a poor person offends God and shows contempt for Him. The poor are also made in the image of God, as in Genesis nine, verse six, and are objects of His special mercy and concern, as in Deuteronomy fifteen, verse eleven. The New
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In Proverbs, chapter fourteen, verse fourteen, the faithless are those who have turned their hearts away from God to go their own selfish way. Such persons will reap the fruit of their decision in heartache and misery, as in Proverbs one, verse thirty-one, Proverbs twelve, verse fourteen, and Galatians six, verse seven, respectively. However, those
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In Proverbs, chapter fourteen, verse twelve, humanistic wisdom is a poor basis for determining what is true and what is false, right or wrong, worthy or unworthy. God’s written revelation is the only infallible source for deciding the right path of life. The human way has in it the seeds of death; God’s way leads
In Proverbs, chapter fourteen, verse two, to despise God is to sin against Him and treat Him with contempt. The theme verse, “He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him.” The ungodly who desire not to live godly and according to God’s Word. Jesus Christ, the
