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Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. – Proverbs 29:18 Proverbs 29:18 is probably one of the most misused Scriptures in the Bible (along with “judge not lest you be judged” and “he who is without sin cast the first stone”). I’ve heard it used multiple…
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When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding, but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive. – Proverbs 28:28 God made men to be leaders. Leadership, however, isn’t about title, power, or position. It’s about service, humility, and love. I always thought that to be a good leader, I had to have a commanding…
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Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. – Proverbs 27:6 I trusted my dad. His words and actions were consistent and loving. He did not make irrational decisions. I knew he would not belittle or be rude if I had a question. I could guess his reaction to anything that happened. Why?…
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Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. – Proverbs 26:12 The phrase “wise in his own eyes” describes a person with a foolish ego. My youth pastor used to say E.G.O. was “Edging God Out”. If we consider our opinions better than everyone else’s,…
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Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house. Too much of you, and he will hate you. – Proverbs 25:17 A pesky neighbor can be very challenging. When my wife and I were first married, we lived in a duplex apartment and shared a wall with neighbors who loved to vacuum at 2 AM. What compounded this nuisance…
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Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. – Proverbs 24:11 I was approaching the checkout counter at the dollar store one day when I heard a man yelling at the lady cashier. It was apparent he was unhappy for some reason. I stepped in between him and her and asked, “Do…
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For as a man thinks within himself, so he is. He says to you, ‘Eat and drink!’ But his heart is not with you. – Proverbs 23:7 Like most of the chapters in Proverbs, chapter 23 is a collection of several of Solomon’s proverbs. This chapter deals with money, deception, thoughts, stealing, discipline, parenting, envy, lust,…
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Train a child in the way he should go,and when he is old he will not turn from it. – Proverbs 22:6 My dad did a great job of discipling me in the Lord. He not only took me to church, but he was often my Sunday School teacher. At home, we studied the Scriptures.…
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In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has. – Proverbs 21:20 My son has trouble with self-control when it comes to eating popsicles. We were at a church student ministry event one of our student leaders was hosting at their home. While visiting…
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Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? – Proverbs 20:6 Actions are easily seen, but motives can be well hidden. Eventually, motives are discerned through actions. It’s hard to see a man’s motives until he shows them through his words and ways. If you don’t like your motives being questioned,…
stephen R Harrison 