Proverbs 8:4 (NRSV)“To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live.” Wisdom is Not Hiding This is a simple but critical message: God is not hiding from you. We often sing songs about “chasing after God,” but that is not in alignment with His nature as revealed in Scripture. Here,…

Proverbs 7:2-3 (NLT)“Obey them and live! Guard my teachings as your most precious possession. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.” The Source of Life We are commanded to keep God’s teaching to live. We must realize that the Word is the one thing we literally cannot live…

Proverbs 6:6-7 (NLT)“Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and be wise! Even though they have no prince, governor, or ruler to make them work…” The Killer of Dreams Most of us spend a significant amount of time “putting out fires” in our lives and the lives of everyone around…

Proverbs 5:5 (NLT)“Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.” The Gravity of Indiscretion The results are in, and the diagnosis is terminal. Adultery and immorality are among the most egregious sins known to man because they are internal, often birthed in secret, and they leave a trail of immeasurable…

Proverbs 4:4 (NRSV)“He taught me, and said to me, ‘Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.’” The Muted Voice You can’t tell anyone anything today. In this current climate, the father’s voice is the most muted and discounted voice in the airwaves. I meet so many people who are angry…

Proverbs 3:3-4 (NLT)“Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will gain a good reputation.” What are you wearing? Before you pick out your clothes today, ask yourself: What is my…

Proverbs 2:4 (NLT)“Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure.” Stop Waiting, Start Digging This proverb belongs to a powerful collection of verses addressing the absolute necessity of wisdom and understanding. We are not just invited to “receive” them; we are admonished to search for them. This implies significant effort. You…

Proverbs 1:4 (NLT)“These proverbs will make the simpleminded clever. They will give knowledge and purpose to young people.” The Believer’s War Book Proverbs is not just a book of poetry; it is a guidebook and a “war book” for the believer. Whether you are young in years or young in the faith, this book is…

Proverbs 28:4 (NLT)“To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.” Order vs. Chaos The “law” mentioned here refers to the divine order and precepts found in the Word of God. It also reflects the laws of our land—provided they do not contradict the higher law of…

Proverbs 27:3 (NLT)“A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the resentment caused by a fool is heavier than both.” Self-Control vs Spiritual Heaviness Heavy, heavy! Solomon illustrates the unbearable intensity of resentment by comparing it to the dead weight of stone and the shifting mass of sand. He is describing a specific kind…