Proverbs
Problem Solving Proverbs
Have you ever got into an argument with someone and said to yourself, “How can I solve this problem in a godly way?” The book of proverbs gives many practical and powerful verses to help you solve your “people problems.” Whether the solution is “dropping the matter” and “being quiet” or having a “healthy debate”…
Read MoreLove & Faithfulness
King Solomon lays out two of the most important things a person can have in life- love and faithfulness. Paul also reiterated this in 1 Corinthians 13:13 when he wrote, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Opening Text Proverbs 3:3-4, “3 Let love and faithfulness never leave…
Read MoreA Proverbs 31 Woman
In writing a devotional on the Proverbs 31 woman I wanted to outline each verse with a corresponding attribute. However, I couldn’t fit all them into the devo, thus I wanted to share them here. As a result, if you simply read all the attributes with their verses you will have read the entire passage…
Read MoreOpen Rebukes & Trusted Wounds
Proverbs 27:5-6, “5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” Definitions Open Rebuke: A frank and direct word of honest criticism or disapproval. Hidden Love: Hidden love is a love that is too timid, too afraid, or not trusting enough to admit that reproof is…
Read MoreThe Fear of the Lord
Proverbs 1:1-7 Introduction 1. The author of Proverbs is King Solomon, son of David, v. 1. The story of Solomon asking for wisdom is found in, 2 Chronicles 2:7-12. 2. The purpose of the book of Proverbs is (vs. 2-6): (i) Gaining wisdom and instruction, v. 2; (ii) understanding words of insight, v 2; (iii)…
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