We end Proverbs with where we started it. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom. Proverbs 31 is the famous passage of a wise and Godly woman. What do we see as the foundation of her … Continue reading →

Today, as read from Proverbs 30, we see the sayings of Agur. These are interesting and follow some interesting patterns. One of the things we see frequently in this passage is Agur looking to the created order and seeing wisdom … Continue reading →

Today’s Rooted was for me. I needed to hear these words – the fear of others lays a snare. How often have we known what God was calling us to do but were afraid of what others would think? Today, … Continue reading →

Today, we discuss gossip, humor, and jealousy. These things that lurk in the shadows can be destructive. Where do we find humor? We live in a cruel age, and where we find humor says a lot about our character. What … Continue reading →

Today, we see practical wisdom for hospitality and for dealing with our enemies. First, in Chapter 25, we learn a little bit about how Proverbs, as well as other parts of the Old Testament, were compiled and given to us. … Continue reading →

We are told today, “Do not envy the wicked.” But we have to ask ourselves the question, why would we do that in the first place? Why would we be tempted by that? Well, we look at the world today, … Continue reading →

We see three things that mingle together in our reading of Proverbs 23. First, we hear, do not chase wealth. Yes, work hard and be faithful. But do not just your chief resource, your time, your energy on that which … Continue reading →

Today as we read Proverbs 22, it made me think about one of John Wesley’s sermons, “On the Use of Money.” If you’d like to, you can read this sermon here. Wesley has much to say that is based on … Continue reading →

Today, we look at chapters 19-21. These chapters are full of so much good wisdom for the living of our lives. We see the importance of helping the poor in a foreshadowing of Matthew 25. We are told to deal … Continue reading →

Two verses today work well to teach us a lot. First, we are told that a fool loves their own opinion but doesn’t care for wisdom. Then we are told that in life, there are those we thought were friends, … Continue reading →