The proud and arrogant man-“Mocker” is his name; he behaves with overweening pride. Proverbs 21:24 Consider the saying, “be kind to the people on your way up because you’ll meet them again on your way down.” The proud believe themselves to be invincible. And when you’re “on top of the world” with everything going for…

He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. Proverbs 21:23 Keeping your mouth shut is very underrated in life. In fact, many brash and boisterous people frown upon it. They think that by their many words they will be heard. It’s ironic, though, that the people with the loudest voice in…

A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust. Proverbs 21:22 Ever wonder why Al Quaeda terrorists are continuing to go into Iraq and Afghanistan to fight for their cause? Perhaps they see fighting the Great Satan, i.e., Coalition Forces, as an opportunity to pull down…

He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Proverbs 21:21 What was the last thing you truly pursued? Was it a job, education, or perhaps it was your spouse? If you remember correctly, all of your resources were geared towards that goal. You were focused; you were “in the zone.” Nothing would…

In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has. Proverbs 21:20 This verse can have any number of parallels in life. The contrast between the wise and foolish is clear: The wise man saves; the foolish man spends (devours). The wise man makes…