06.19.24 A Cautionary Tale My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with you. (Proverbs 7:1) We are giving consideration to the topic of morality, the focus of Proverbs 5-7. Solomon is writing this to his son, and the advice he offers is very applicable to young and old alike in any age. […]
06.12.24 Is it worth the cost? But whoso commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding: he that does it destroys his own soul. (Proverbs 6:32) Previously we were considering the instructions regarding morality that Solomon presented to us in chapters 5, 6. These included such things as- listening to our parents, loving God’s Word, making
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05.29.24 Don’t Be a Fool We are now walking through chapters 5-7 of the Book of Proverbs. These are concerned with the issue of morality in a twisted world. God made man and woman and gave them the gift of the physical relationship for propagation and enjoyment. But He put limits upon this precious gift,
05.22.24 Listen up! We have taken a walk through the first four chapters of the Book of Proverbs. Written by Solomon to his son, the emphasis is on finding and retaining wisdom. As we now know, this wisdom is embodied in the Bible, the written Word of God, which is a reflection of the Lord
05.15.24 Concentrate on Wisdom Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) Having looked at what Solomon has to say in both the positive and the negative form in Proverbs 4, he now places more emphasis on the positive (20-27) He first stresses the importance of
05.08.24 Run! Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. (Proverbs 4:14,15) We are characterizing Proverbs 4 as ‘A Life-Long Pilgrimage.’ The underlying idea is that coming to Christ, being born-again by faith and
04.24.24 ‘The Importance of Wisdom’ Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (Proverbs 4:1) We are calling the 4th chapter of the Book of Proverbs ‘A Life-long Pilgrimage. As we walk through the chapter, we have seen that the first section (1-5) stresses the importance of early training.
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04.17.24 ‘The Importance of Early Training’ Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (Proverbs 4:1) We are going to call the fourth chapter of Proverbs ‘A Life-long Pilgrimage.’ While the Christian walk has a beginning (at the moment of the new birth), it has no end (in this
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04.10.24 ‘What Does Quiet Integrity Look Like?’ My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion… so shall it be life unto your soul, and grace to your neck. Then shall you walk in your way safely and your foot shall not stumble. When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down,
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03.20.24 ‘A Quiet Integrity’ My son, let them not depart from your eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion. (Proverbs 3:21) Once again, we find that the third chapter of Proverbs is challenging us to a life of ‘Whole-hearted Discipleship.’ It is a life lived fully for the Lord Jesus while we have breath. Thus far
