Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools. Proverbs 16:22 If you cry out to God for wisdom, you will receive it. But when you receive it, you may not know you have it until you need it. In other words, God’s not going to drop…

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. Proverbs 16:21 Much of discernment comes from experience, which is sometimes called the School of Hard Knocks. Sometimes it may be “just a feeling” you have about something, a hunch so to speak. I used to think that the older we get the…

Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. Proverbs 16:20 The Bible is clear about certain things; trusting in God is one of those things. Is it the “trust” of where to put your faith? Yes. Is it the trust in you doing something you know you should…

Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. Proverbs 16:19 Yesterday I talked at length about the poor and oppressed. The opposite of course is the proud and the oppressors. It’s an interesting thing to watch world events as they unfold before our eyes. There are…

Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. Proverbs 16:19 This verse flies right in the face of our modern culture. Humility. Oppressed. What does it take to be humble and siding with the oppressed in today’s world? I’ve often asked myself that question. The implication…