Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
Summary: Solomon was a smart guy. Some say he was so smart that he knew enough to know he was not smarter than God.
Continue reading “Proverbs 3:7 — The Pill”
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Summary: Today’s meditation is a personal reflection on life and faith.
Continue reading “Proverbs 3: 5-6 — The Path”
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Summary: Solomon demonstrates the wisdom that God has given him by modeling excellent communication techniques in these two verses.
Continue reading “Proverbs 3: 1-2 — Good Communication”
Thus you will walk in the ways of the good
and keep to the paths of the righteous.
Summary: As we walk through life we are confronted by choices over and over again. Which path will we take? It is good to have a goal and know which path you want to take before you set out.
Continue reading “Proverbs 2:20 — The Shady Diamond”
Discretion will protect you,
and understanding will guard you.
Summary: Words can hurt people just as much as beating someone with a stick can hurt. Denying that they hurt does not lead to understanding. Instead, it leads to denial. Wisdom suggests an alternative: Understand what is going on and use discretion to avoid causing pain to others and yourself.
Continue reading “Proverbs 2:11 — Sticks and Stones”
He holds success in store for the upright,
he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless…
Summary: The Bible explains the Bible with stories, histories, and illustrations.
Continue reading “Proverbs 2: 7 — Safety and Success”
For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Summary: Wisdom is an interesting commodity. We know what happens when we do not have any, but what happens when we do? Do we actually want to use it?
Continue reading “Proverbs 2: 6 — Shadows”
For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.
Summary: Understanding that “death” has a double meaning helps us understand the Genesis story about Adam and Eve’s sin. It also helps us to understand what the “second death” means and why we need to keep our eyes on God and listen to Wisdom.
Continue reading “Proverbs 1: 32-33 — Consequences”
Out in the open wisdom calls aloud…
Repent at my rebuke!
Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
I will make known to you my teachings.
Summary: We are not equipped to be able to discern the difference between good and evil on our own. That is why we need Wisdom.
Continue reading “Proverbs 1: 20a, 23 — The Voice of Wisdom”
My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.
Summary: Being able to recognize what is sinful and what is not is essential to avoiding sinful men. There is only one source for training in this area; our Father in heaven.
Continue reading “Proverbs 1:10 — The Key to Understanding”