Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
Summary: Seeing God as our Father instead of a distant entity is a relatively new thing. Jesus changed everything when he came to earth. He revealed the Father’s love for us.
Continue reading “Proverbs 13:1 — God the Father”
In the way of righteousness there is life;
along that path is immortality.
Summary: People have sought the path to immortality for centuries and some have given their lives to find it. Solomon shows us the answer in this verse.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:28 — Immortality”
The lazy do not roast any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
Summary: This proverb sets up a deeper question about the nature of what motivates us to work.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:27 — Hangry”
The righteous choose their friends carefully,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Summary: So many things in life influence the direction our steps take. Solomon shines light on one of the most important.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:26 — Hungry People”
Anxiety weighs down the heart,
but a kind word cheers it up.
Summary: Are you taking pills for anxiety? God’s Word tells us that there is a better answer.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:25 — Infinite Possibilities”
Diligent hands will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.
Summary: This proverb outlines a stark choice. We can either rule with God, or serve God’s enemy. There doesn’t seem to be any third option.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:24 — Diligent Hands”
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
Summary: What is folly and what does folly have to do with knowledge? The answer lies mostly in our understanding of truth and what we do with the knowledge we have.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:23 (Part III) — Facts & Folly”
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
Summary: How we view our personal beliefs determines how well we get along with others.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:23 (Part II) — Golf Story”
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,
but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
Summary: Today’s post is part one of three parts on “knowledge.” Understanding the nature of knowledge helps us understand what Solomon is talking about in today’s proverb.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:23 (Part I) — Deep Waters “
The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
Summary: Being lied to is a horrible experience. God suffers this every day and he still wants to forgive us and through the redemption of his Son on the cross, have us live with him eternally.
Continue reading “Proverbs 12:22 — Liar, Liar”