Proverbs 12:2 (NLT)“The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.” The Motive Behind the Method God shows favor and acceptance to those of […]
Proverbs 11:3–5 (NLT)“Good people are guided by their honesty; treacherous people are destroyed by their dishonesty… The godly are directed by their honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of […]
Proverbs 10:2 (NLT)“Ill-gotten gain has no lasting value, but right living can save your life.” The Mirage of the Shortcut What are you willing to do for a dollar? In […]
Proverbs 9:2 (NLT)“She has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines, and set the table.” No Drive-Thru for Destiny Wisdom is calling you to a banquet, not a drive-through. Solomon […]
Proverbs 8:2 (NLT)“She stands on the hilltop and at the crossroads.” Wisdom is Not a Secret Wisdom doesn’t hide in a dark alley or a locked vault. According to Solomon, […]
Proverbs 7:2 (NLT)“Obey them and live! Guard my teachings as your most precious possession.” Beyond the Leather and Ink Many people treat their physical Bible with extreme reverence. They won’t […]
Proverbs 6:5 (NLT)“Save yourself like a deer escaping from a hunter, like a bird fleeing from a net.” The Co-Signer’s Snare Solomon uses incredibly intense imagery here. He doesn’t suggest […]
Proverbs 5:3 (NLT)“The lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil.” The Marketing of Immorality The author focuses on two primary […]
Proverbs 4:2 (NLT) “For I am giving you good guidance. Don’t turn away from my teaching.” The Young Tree and the Guide Ropes There is often an uncomfortable friction that […]
Proverbs 3:2 (NLT) “…for they [God’s commands] will give you a long and satisfying life.” Quantity vs Quality Everyone intends on a long life, but a long life without satisfaction […]