Today’s Word
A Matter of Taste
A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD. Proverbs 19:3 Folly – As you read this phrase, you’re probably nodding your head in agreement. We all know someone whose life has been destroyed by personal foolishness. It seems so obvious. In our more somber moments, we might even recognize…
Getting Even
Fools mock at making amends for sin Proverbs 14:9 Amends for Sin – There is an important difference between forgiveness and amends. The difference is recognized by God, but often ignored by us. Too bad! By ignoring amends, we tread a pathway that can easily lead toward mocking God Himself. Why do we make such…
Goal and Process
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 Beginning – Proverbs 9:10 looks like a exact repetition of Proverbs 1:7. Do you suppose Solomon just forgot that he already said this? If we relied on English, we would have…
Political Prostitution
Behold, I am against you, declares the LORD of hosts, and I will uncover your skirts over your face; and I will cause the nations to see your nakedness, and the kingdoms your shame. Nahum 3:5 Shame – The prophet Nahum proclaims God’s judgment against Nineveh. He uses language more akin to the brothel than…
Pay Day
Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. Matthew 6:2 In Full – Is this what you want? Full paid. Getting all that is due. Don’t be so quick to say, “Oh, no. I’m willing to wait.” That response misunderstands Jesus’ comment. Jesus is not saying that we should work without the…
The Magic Potion
A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; wherever he turns, he prospers. Proverbs 17:8 Charm – Why offer a bribe? Solomon observes that the one who offers a bribe (the word means a gift that carries selfish intention) absolutely believes that he will achieve his purposes with its use. It is…
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