The father's instruction to his son in the first four verses of Chapter 7 encourages him to be active in developing an intimate relationship wisdom. Keep, treasure, bind, write, say, and call. With the words, keep, treasure, bind and write, the following actions are encouraged. Keep- to build a hedge as with thorns around the... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 6:6-11 The ways of the ant are deemed wise. Her intelligence is seen in the simple acts of providing and gathering. When observing ants, they always seem to be rushing back and forth. This is not random, there is a purpose to their hurrying about. The ant prepares herself for that which is to... Continue Reading →
“For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey and her mouth is smoother than oil…” (Proverbs 5:3) The immoral woman of Proverbs 5 appears very desirable. The thought of fulfilling the lust of the flesh is like an addict craving a drug to achieve the high their body yearns for. Initially, it provides carnal... Continue Reading →
In Proverbs 4:5-9 the message of the Father to the son is, get wisdom and understanding. “Do not forget her, do not forsake her, love her, exalt her and embrace her.” Wisdom is something that the Father wants the son to hide deep within his heart. (Proverbs 4:7) Wisdom is the principal thing. The Hebrew... Continue Reading →
In Proverbs 3:13-18 the value that godly wisdom offers surpasses anything that this world may. Her profit is better than silver and gold, she is more valuable than rubies and anything that man may desire, cannot compare to her. She offers longevity of life, not necessarily a long life here upon this earth but rather,... Continue Reading →
There is a contrast of paths spoken of in Proverbs 2. Paths of justice, paths of uprightness, devious paths, paths of the dead, paths of life, and paths of righteousness. The instruction of the father in Proverbs 2 is intended to help us choose the godly path of justice, uprightness, life and righteousness, while abstaining... Continue Reading →
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) In Proverbs 1:7, the word “beginning” means, “… first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically a first-fruit): - beginning, chief (-est), first (-fruits, part, time), principal thing.” Strongs In (order of rank) regarding knowledge, fear... Continue Reading →
We live in a judgmental society, while I do not believe this to be a new trend, the culture we live in offers greater opportunities to express judgement. Most judgement involves evaluating the motives of others. While some cases may be clear based on the evidence one has produced, others are not. We cannot read... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:9 prophesied the Savior's holy and grand entrance, as humble, just, and bringing salvation. This prophecy's fulfillment is seen in Mark 11:7-11 concerning Jesus. Isaiah 53:10 described the Christ as bringing salvation. Long before Jesus came to this earth, the plan for salvation to be available to all was set in place. This biblical... Continue Reading →
Acts 4:32-37 32 one heart and one soul; ...they had all things in common. 34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked… 35 …they distributed to each as anyone had need. Self-sacrifice was on display, in Acts 4. For the majority of the Jerusalem church, it seemed as if they did not need to... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 