There are some things in life that are so blatantly plain and obvious that the only way misunderstanding can occur is with lots of help! Solomon’s counsel to his beloved son concerning the path of wickedness is a great example: “Do not…
Motivation matters. Righteousness, for example, is not to be a casual interest; it is to be hungered and thirsted for (Matthew 5:6). A laser-like focus, a razor-sharp interest, and an insatiable appetite for wisdom are not nice sounding platitudes or over-the-top hyperbole;…
Because “a foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him” (Proverbs 17:25), parents who desire to have a joyous future with their children ought to be keenly concerned about imparting the commandments and principles of wisdom to them. In…
It has been wryly noted that one of the world’s most monumental inventions of labor saving devices was discovered in the word “tomorrow”. One can only wonder how many diets, acts of kindness and love, apologies, and good deeds have been postponed today and…
Jehovah is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. “The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the just. Surely, He scorns the scornful but gives grace to the humble. The wise shall inherit glory…
We live in a society with perverse values. Hollywood harlots are glamorized; godly women are trivialized. Athletes are paid exorbitant salaries; military families often qualify for welfare benefits. Evil is called good, and good is called evil. Send article as PDF…
Consultants can charge their clients lots of money if they have an impressive resume. Ambitious people are willing to spend loads of money to have the counsel of advisors who have worked with former presidents and other top business and government leaders. …
The marvels of God’s creative genius are on panoramic display in nature. The heavens above, the earth beneath, the oceans around the globe, and the creation that fills our biosphere are resplendent with God’s manifold glory and wisdom. Send article as PDF…
A frequent item on a “Missing” poster is the reward offered by a pet owner to the person who finds and returns a beloved four-footed member of the family. If such a reward were placed upon such a poster for wisdom, it…
The use of Proverbs 3:11-12 by the writer of Hebrews (in 12:5-6) is quite noteworthy. “And have you forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as sons” immediately precedes the quote from Proverbs. Because “speaks” is in the present tense and the present…
