One of the consistent characteristics of inspired counsel is its conciseness. In one sentence, Jesus declared all it takes to build a rock-solid life (cf. Matthew 7:24-25). A thousand years prior, Solomon pinpointed the building blocks necessary for a rock-solid life with these…
“My son, keep your father’s command, and do not forsake the law of your mother. Bind them continually upon your heart; tie them around your neck. When you roam, they will lead you; when you sleep, they will keep you; and when you awake, they…
“My son, pay attention to my wisdom; lend your ear to my understanding, that you may preserve discretion, and your lips may keep knowledge. For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil; but in the end she…
Benjamin Franklin is credited with the maxim “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” Is this not the reasoning behind many people who preemptively get vaccines for polio, influenza, typhoid, malaria, pneumonia, and a host of other possible diseases? …
In a healthy baby, every biological system in its body is fully functional at birth. Except for one. For a newborn to mature and develop properly, the digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous, circulatory, and other systems must be up and running properly. Only one…
Like the psalmist who declared, “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105), King Solomon echoes this sentiment with these words: “For the commandment is a lamp and the law a light” (Proverbs 6:23). This metaphor illuminates several important…
A godly parent is a teaching parent. Faith in God, holy living, a properly educated and trained conscience, and wisdom to identify and avoid foolish and sinful behaviors must be taught. According to Deuteronomy 6, such instruction was to begin in every Jewish…
“One who sows discord among brethren” (Proverbs 6:16-19). Send article as PDF
“A false witness who speaks lies” (Proverbs 6:16-19). Send article as PDF
“Feet that are swift in running to evil” (Proverbs 6:16-18). Send article as PDF
