Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous. Proverbs 13:21 This seems to be a signature verse of the prosperity Gospel folks, doesn’t it? But again, there’s more to wealth and poverty than being righteous or being a sinner. The non-Western world clearly bears that out. When the average income per…

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 For those who have read this for any length of time, you’ll know that wisdom is the overarching theme of this Book of the Bible. Every verse mentions it in one form or another. Others, such as this…

A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. Proverbs 13:19 That longing we each have in our spirits continues to cry out until it actually is fulfilled. We know – partly because we’ve read about it and partly because, well, we just know – that something else awaits us…

He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 13:18 This verse is one of many that address the characteristics of slothfulness and laziness, both of which are probably by-products of a lack of discipline. Many reading this would love to be working right now, but cannot find…

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. Proverbs 13:17 Yesterday’s devotional focused on encouragement. Today I will bring it full circle to touch on the subject of true healing, the healing that can only come from Jesus Christ. Many in the body of Christ are hurting. With so much the…