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Our Speech Should be Uplifting
Again we are reminded of the theme of this entire book of Proverbs which is found in chapter 1, verse 7. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” A wise son will listen to his parents who have already been down the …

Pride Causes Us to Be Contentious
A person may be rich and have all kinds of material things but have nothing spiritually. Another person may be poor materially speaking but rich spiritually (v. 7). It is sad to see but those who posses riches often put their trust in their possessions. The rich man may need to u …

Following Instruction Will Spare You Sorrow
How many times have you been tempted by some type of a get rich quick scheme? It is said that two out of three adults participate in some form of gambling. Out of these 80% never receive anything in return. Even if you were to win, verse 11 says wealth that is gotten in a fraudu …

Friends Will Take You Up or Down
Usually a person’s conduct is consistent with his true character. A fool shows his lack of knowledge to everyone around him by his lack of discernment. A wise person moves cautiously ahead seeking wisdom and realizing that his character is demonstrated by words spoken and de …

When Genuine Love is Questionable
This portion of Proverbs refers to poverty and prosperity. Once again we see how trouble comes to the wicked, like an animal chasing him (v.21). One such problem is hunger mentioned in verse 25. When a good man dies he leaves an inheritance to his descendants (v. 22). This …