PROVERB OF THE WEEK

November 6, 2016 (Proverbs 16:25)

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death” (Prov 16:25). This proverb contains parallel thoughts with that of last week where we noted that hearts are deceitful and the choices we make often seem innocent while in truth they actually lead to taking paths which … Continue reading

October 30, 2016 (Proverbs 16:2)

“All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD” (Prov 16:2). One of the greatest snares for those who come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ is the folly of believing that our own faults are automatically corrected such that a person thereafter walks in righteousness before God. … Continue reading

October 23, 2016 (Proverbs 14:26)

“He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge” (Prov 14:26). Fear of the LORD involves a holy awe and reverence that honors God because of His majesty, glory and power. It involves recognizing that sin has serious consequences as well as awareness that God promises … Continue reading

October 16, 2016 (Proverbs 14:14)

“The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good man rewarded for his” (Prov 14:14). It is a cornerstone truth of the Scriptures that all will face a day of accountability for their lives on earth. a day which will result in eternal confinement to either a place of pure joy and … Continue reading

October 9, 2016 (Proverbs 29:25)

“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe” (Prov 29:25).  In contrast to fear of God is a snare which plagues the present day Church, at least in highly industrialized countries like the United States. This snare is “fear of man” which manifests itself in … Continue reading

October 2, 2016 (Proverbs 3:7,8)

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones” (Prov 3:7,8).  This continues a series on having a reverential fear of the LORD as a means of living in a manner not only pleasing to God, but ensures … Continue reading

Sept 25, 2016 (Proverbs 14:27)

“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death” (Prov 14:27).  As a continuation of last week’s proverb, this present proverb gives an extremely important and wholesome reason for having a reverent fear of the LORD. It turns a man away from the snares of death … Continue reading

Sept 18, 2016 (Proverbs 14:26)

“He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge” (Prov 14:26). A godly fear of the Lord has been described as both a choice and a gift of God imparted by His Spirit. It is a choice in the sense of involving a decision to respond … Continue reading

Sept 11, 2016 (Proverbs 13:24)

“He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly” (Prov 13:24).  In a sense, this proverb is a close cousin to that of last week saying that a good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, lest his children gain a sense of entitlement let alone treat their … Continue reading

Sept 4, 2016 (Proverbs 13:22)

“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous” (Prov 13:22). Here we find among the teachings of Solomon an obscure proverb in terms of present day practice. We tend to consider the matter of inheritance as something left for the succeeding (next) generation … Continue reading