In describing the process by which a temptation goes from an innate and natural desire to sin and spiritual death (James 1:14-15), God’s inspired penman used a hunting term—“drawn away” (i.e. lured out of a place of safety)—and a fishing term—“enticed” (i.e. a…
Sin is a waste. It destroys your potential. It cripples your opportunities. It devastates your soul. There is a very high price paid by those who choose the low life. Send article as PDF
After stating three somber truths about a virtue-less woman—she has lying lips; she introduces devastating consequences to your lives; she is unpredictable and manipulative (Proverbs 5:3-6), Solomon addresses all of his offspring with these words, “Therefore hear me now, my children, and do not…
Virtue is moral courage. Send article as PDF
Sexuality is distinctively a gift from God. It is intended to be one of God’s greatest blessings. Send article as PDF
New Harmony, Indiana is a quaint little town with about a thousand current residents. Located on the Wabash River in Indiana’s most southwestern county, its history is an enduring monument to the truth of Proverbs 4:19: “The way of the wicked is like darkness; they…
Serendipity is a fancy word for a fluke. There are times in God’s providence when good things happen at the most unexpected times and in the most unlikely circumstances. People who are pagan in their thinking talk using terms such as a…
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…
