By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Proverbs 24:3,4 Not everyone has been blessed with wisdom, understanding and knowledge, but it is available to all of us. James tells us, ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him… Continue reading A Grand Design
Category: Proverbs
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Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day. Proverbs 23:17 Have you ever been envious of someone else’s lifestyle? Have you ever thought, ‘I would love to do that – go there – say that, and not feel guilty about it.’? Do you imagine it to… Continue reading Fomoog
Code of Conduct
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3 Sacrificing was something that the Jewish people of bible times new well, for it was part of their worship to, and of, the Lord. The danger is, when complacency sets in and worship becomes simply ritualistic, the true meaning of… Continue reading Code of Conduct
Soul Protection
Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his soul will keep far from them. Proverbs 22:5 There is truth in the saying that life is not always a bed of roses, or more correctly, rose petals. All of us will know this to be true, for we all have scars… Continue reading Soul Protection
Seemingly Justified
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2 As a Christian, I don’t think that any of us want to do wrong, go the wrong way, or make a wrong decision. Sometimes, however, we react negatively to a situation but feel that we had… Continue reading Seemingly Justified
Stop and Consider
Think things through carefully, seek guidance prayerfully, and wait on the Lord.
The Happy Mask
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.Proverbs 14:13 Sometimes we have no idea what another person is going through. They chat away as normal with a smile on their face and possibly even laughter in their voice. They push their pain to the side for a moment… Continue reading The Happy Mask
Think It Through
Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.Proverbs 16:20 There are lots of different things taking place in our lives on a continual basis. It is a conveyor-belt of ‘matters’ that need our undivided attention. The problem with this constant demand is that it can… Continue reading Think It Through
No Joke
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. Proverbs 10:23 We have all come across those who seem to take nothing seriously and have no regard for consequences. Pranks are second nature and usually come at the expense of making someone else look foolish. Causing… Continue reading No Joke
Truth and Lies
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. In a world full of mistrust, fake news, slander, rumours and gossip, it is reassuring to have a firm and sure foundation on which to build our faith. God’s word is true and it is upon… Continue reading Truth and Lies