Proverbs has been notoriously difficult to interpret because there is no clear and unifying theme to its composition, nor is there any logical progression of thought throughout.
For example, in some chapters each verse is a unity to itself, and the sayings appear totally unconnected to each other – alcoholism, kings, work/laziness, etc. make up the […]
Despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: for whom the LORD loveth he correcteth – Proverbs 3:11-12a
Do not despise, or make light of, the chastening hand of God in your life.
How does one make light of God’s correction, when it obviously feels so heavy? By not recognizing his hand […]
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding – Proverbs 3:5
The more you know God, the more you will trust God. What is there not to trust? He is completely loving, wise, powerful, and good.
But it is one thing to express a belief in God, and another to […]
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path – Proverbs 2:9
With all the new philosophy, technology, and insight that we have in our day, is this promise still relevant? You may be asking yourself, “Do I need to understand these things?”
The answer is a resounding, “Yes!” You need to understand […]
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself – Proverbs 11:25
The promise is made to the liberal soul — the one who is liberal in giving not only material things but giving of his time, his love, his ministry to others. In our human nature we tend […]
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