Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. Proverbs 12:16 There are people who like to throw out insults at others all the time. Sometimes they are just trying to be funny, but often are being rude and attempting to harm someone. Getting insulted is something that is not just something that... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 11:24 Giving Away Will Gain More
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. Proverbs 11:24 Giving something away does not appear to be a way to gain more. Everyone is encouraged to save more and more in order to gain more. Giving everything away generously goes against the norms of this world. Take... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 10:9 Integrity And Crooked Paths
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 Things of this world can be achieved or taken one of two ways: the correct way or the crooked way. The majority of people will quickly state that doing things in a crooked way is wrong and should not... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 9:7 When Not To Correct Or Rebuke
Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. Proverbs 9:7 It is very common for believers to stand up and rebuke those in the world. Various Christian speakers speak out harshly against those who do not claim to be Christian in any way and are living in sin. Some will get... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 7:21 Seduction
With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk. Proverbs 7:21 In this passage Solomon describes a scene where a young man is walking down the street. He comes across a woman who is a prostitute. With many persuasive words she talks him into going with her and she leads... Continue Reading →
