PROVERB OF THE WEEK

“He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom in kept safe” (Prov 28:26). The message here is one found repeatedly throughout the scriptures in general and in the book of Proverbs specifically. It is telling us to trust in the ways of God and to not lean on our … Continue reading →

“A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished” (Prov 28:20). The writer of this proverb was intimately familiar with the great importance of having a correct identity regarding his life. A person described as being faithful is he or she who is keeping the priorities … Continue reading →

“Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall” (Prov 28:18). The word “blameless” is not always well understood as to its meaning, even though it is found any number of times in the OT and NT. For one to be blameless is not to be confused … Continue reading →

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives” (Prov 27:21, NIV). There are relatively few experiences which are able to test the character of a man like the manner in which he receives praise from others. It’s a test that will quickly serve to demonstrate … Continue reading →

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful” (Prov 27:6). This proverb is worded somewhat differently in a translation other than  NKJV, but with the same basic meaning: “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses” (NIV). The basic underlying message of the proverb … Continue reading →

“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth” (Prov 27:1). After forty years of medical practice as an oncologist, it would be futile to attempt to recall the number of times this proverb was witnessed. Many were the times when a given person’s plans were abruptly interrupted … Continue reading →

“Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” (Prov 26:12)  Continuing on the theme of the past two weeks, we find Jesus Christ making a very clear illustration bearing on this proverb in the latter part of the so-called Sermon on the Mount … Continue reading →

“Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him” (Prov 26:12). A common way people are wise in their own eyes is with boasting about what they intend to do in the future. Indeed, a parallel proverb is that which says, “Do not boast … Continue reading →