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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

In Proverbs, chapter ten, verse fifteen, the scripture observes the apparent advantages of riches, as in chapter fourteen, verse twenty, and chapter nineteen, verse fourteen, and the disadvantages of poverty, as in chapter eighteen, verse twenty-three, and chapter nineteen, verses four, and seven. It may appear to the casual observer that the rich are secure.

In Proverbs, chapter ten, verse eleven, those who know and follow God’s ways will lead others into the life given by God. Compare Ezekiel forty-seven, verses one through twelve, and John four, verse fourteen, and John seven, verse thirty-eight, where the Spirit living in the believer is a source of living water. As this living

In Proverbs, chapter ten, verses two through seven, the scriptures contrast the blessings of righteous living with the unhappiness of wicked living. The theme title from verse two, “Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.” This portion of Scripture, from The Proverbs of Solomon section, describes the potential differences in the lives of the

In Proverbs, chapter nine, verse eight, if we are truly servants of God who want to please Him, we will welcome loving reproof and criticism. “Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich,” as in Proverbs twenty-seven, verse six. The admonition and correction from a friend, family member,

In Proverbs, chapter eight, verse thirty-six, wisdom is often personified in the book of Proverbs. People who despise God’s wisdom end up tragically harming themselves and, even if unintentionally, “loving” death. Today, we see this in acts of suicide and with abortion and euthanasia. The world sings about death and violence and flirts with mortality

In Proverbs, chapter seven, verses one through twenty-seven, once more, Proverbs warns against sexual sins committed in the name of love, as in verse eighteen, emphasizing their disastrous results, as in verses twenty-five to twenty-seven, “Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. For she hath cast down many

In Proverbs, chapter six, verses thirty-two through thirty-three, God’s covenant children who commit adultery will experience lingering disgrace and regret; moreover, their reproach will never go away. Adultery is a grave sin before God, as in Second Samuel twelve, verses nine to ten, and against the innocent partner who is a victim of deception. Though