Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble- Proverbs 28:14 NIV God’s blessing. Good people and not-so-great people alike all want God to bless their lives, families and the country they live in. Ne’er-do-well’s who’ve never darkened the door of church and folks who wouldn’t know a Bible… Continue reading What is the Key to Receiving God’s Blessing?
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Proverbial Wisdom
I mentioned earlier this year that I am studying the book of Proverbs. (“The Message” version.) The amount of wisdom this book contains is remarkable. God certainly answered Solomon’s request. When God asked him what he wanted, he said, “Wisdom.” 9 “Here’s what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people… Continue reading Proverbial Wisdom
The Proverbs 31 Woman Part One–A Real Estate Transaction
She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. Proverbs 31:16 (NIV) When was the last time you bought a field and planted a vineyard? I’m guessing that date is close to . . . never have I ever! I’ve often found the woman described in these verses to be a source of… Continue reading The Proverbs 31 Woman Part One–A Real Estate Transaction
The Proverbs 31 Woman Part 2: Buying the Field
“She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she buys a vineyard.” Proverbs 31 v.16 (NIV) In part one of this post, we considered how the place to start with understanding Proverbs 31 was in the fear of the Lord. “But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31… Continue reading The Proverbs 31 Woman Part 2: Buying the Field
Considering Proverbs 12:1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish (Proverbs 12:1). The meaning of Proverbs 12:1 is straightforward. A person that welcomes instruction gains knowledge, and this is a good thing. However, a person that hates reproof—or correction—behaves in a brutish manner when that instruction is given. When considering this proverb, there are three… Continue reading Considering Proverbs 12:1