A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. Proverbs 17:2 This verse seems to fit in with the previous verse of “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” Parents the world over know the heartaches…

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. Proverbs 17:1 There is something great about peace, isn’t there? There are no worries, no cares, no stress. All is well. On the other hand, strife can be very stressful and injurious to your spirit. It causes heartache, ulcers,…

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. Proverbs 16:33 Is there any thing as “chance?” In the Bible there are two instances I know of that involved “chance.” The first was when they cast lots for Jesus’ clothing while He was on the cross. The second is…

Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. Proverbs 16:32 There’s a scene in the movie ‘Winchester ’73’ that amplifies this verse. Jimmy Stewart is patient as his sons want to go to battle to defend honor and family. Several times they come to…

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. Proverbs 16:31 As our societies become faster paced and task oriented, one segment of society often gets overlooked: the elderly. Our nursing homes are filled with elderly who are forgotten and neglected. Relatives leave their parents in those homes to die.…