PROVERB OF THE WEEK

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight (Prov 15:8). The Hebrew translated “abomination” literally means something which is quite disgusting in nature. It is a reason we are told by Jesus that a gift left at the altar is not acceptable to … Continue reading →

There is one who scatters, yet increases more: and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty. The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself (Prov 11:24,25). A ‘prosperity gospel’ has been trumpeted for centuries by those seeking to justify their … Continue reading →

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, but a good man will be satisfied from above himself (Prov 14:12,14). This proverb refers to natural man being born with a nature which is exceedingly … Continue reading →

In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking (Prov 10:19) We all encounter those who exhibit what might well be described as diarrhea of a verbal form. Their lips move with such a stream of words that it appears as if they never take a breath. The proverb warns sin is not lacking in … Continue reading →

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof (Prov 18:21). As a child back in the days of WW II, there was a common saying which I’ve come to recognize as being completely false and in contradiction to the Word of God. It … Continue reading →

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray (Prov 12:26). Here we have a truth repeatedly found in both OT and NT scriptures, yet ignored by a multitude of believers in Christ Jesus. The righteous must choose friends very carefully as it’s one of Satan’s common schemes for sidetracking the zeal … Continue reading →

For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked shall fall into mischief (Prov 24:16). This proverb complements last week’s proverb on progressive sanctification as the goal of every twice-born believer. God does not demand, nor does He expect those born again to achieve perfection in this life such as seen … Continue reading →

The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter with the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness: they do not know what makes them stumble (Prov 4:18,19). The desire of our heavenly Father is for those spiritually reborn by grace through repentance which leads to receiving … Continue reading →

He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, and he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not correct a scoffer, let he hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you (Prov 9:7,8). Here is a proverb containing great wisdom which is not put into practice by many believers … Continue reading →

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit (Proverbs 18:11). Last week’s proverb concerned the name of the LORD being a strong tower of safety and security for the righteous. It was learned that having Jesus as our place of safety and security was dependent upon … Continue reading →