Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 This is an oft quoted verse that many cling to for their businesses. At first glance it seems to almost be a glib statement. What I mean by that is when you pray over or dedicate a project, it’s a simple…

All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. Proverbs 16:2 Have you ever tried to hide things from God? “How many times?” you ask. Even when we think we know what and why we’re doing it, God is sifting and weighing the motives. Amazing, isn’t it? And terrifying…

To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue. Proverbs 16:1 Most of us have been in situations where we have no idea what to say or do. Perhaps we’re in one of those right now. We do our utmost to depend on the Lord, but…

The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33 The part of honor that few see is having and maintaining a healthy fear of the Lord. Without that you can probably toss out humility, though people can be humble without fearing the Lord. It’s just a whole lot…

The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33 We like the honor, but please, Lord, do we have to be humble to get it? That is a tough verse, isn’t it? But why is it tough? Why is humility such a difficult thing? I mean, it’s not…