Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
My mouth speaks what is true,
for my lips detest wickedness.
Summary: Solomon’s reference to lips detesting wickedness brings to mind the power of taste. How is our taste developed? Today we look at one small aspect of this question.
Continue reading “Proverbs 8:7 — Taste Tester”
To you, O people, I call out;
I raise my voice to all mankind.
Summary: In the movie “Forrest Gump” Forrest says, “Stupid is as stupid does.” There is a lot of wisdom in those five words. So what is wisdom, and why is she making so much noise?
Continue reading “Proverbs 8:4 — The Call”
Her house is a highway to the grave,
leading down to the chambers of death.
Summary: Solomon continues to pound on the topic of adultery reminding us once again that breaking the marriage relationship is a ticket to hell.
Continue reading “Proverbs 7:27 — Perspective”
But a man who commits adultery has no sense;
whoever does so destroys himself.
Summary: Adultery is a very personal crime. It is not so much a crime against the law as it is a crime against the heart. Today’s meditation gives us a peek into the heart of God.
Continue reading “Proverbs 6:27-28 — Self-Destruction”
Can a man scoop fire into his lap
without his clothes being burned?
Can a man walk on hot coals
without his feet being scorched?
Summary: This passage offers us an illustration of sin’s effect on our lives.
Continue reading “Proverbs 6:27-28 — Burning Questions”
For this command is a lamp,
this teaching is a light,
and correction and instruction
are the way to life...
Summary: God’s Word is a complete whole. We cannot separate the Old Testament God from the New. Both are one.
Continue reading “Proverbs 6:23 — Light”
Bind them always on your heart;
fasten them around your neck.
Summary: Solomon encourages us to take more than a passive interest in God’s Word.
Continue reading “Proverbs 6:21 — Implant”
There are six things the Lord hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
Summary: You can learn a lot about who the bad guys are by reading through Proverbs. It is almost like there is going to be a test at some point. Oh wait — there is! It is called “real life.”
Continue reading “Proverbs 6:16 — Real Life”
A troublemaker and a villain…
…who plots evil with deceit in his heart—
he always stirs up conflict.
Summary: Solomon gives us three clues to avoiding troublemakers and villains. The third clue sounds easy to spot but sometimes requires a discerning eye.
Continue reading “Proverbs 6:14 — Stirring Up Conflict”
A troublemaker and a villain…
…who winks maliciously with his eye,
signals with his feet
and motions with his fingers,
Summary: Solomon gives us another warning. Keep an eye out for signs, winks, and gestures. They can be valuable clues to what is in a person’s heart.
Continue reading “Proverbs 6:13 — Time Will Tell”