God’s Portrait of a Fool
Life’s ultimate decision is: Am I going to believe and follow God’s instruction, or am I going to trust human wisdom and imitate my peers? Every person must choose. Every person does choose. Send article as PDF
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Life’s Ultimate Decision
Choosing to acknowledge the existence and superiority of Jehovah—the Ultimate Reality—is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7) and wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). It is making the only sensible choice when faced with life’s ultimate decision. Send article as PDF
Life’s Starting Point
Immediately after Solomon’s introduction to the book of Proverbs and its fourfold purpose (1:1-4) and his hearty encouragement to vigorously pursue wisdom (1:5-6), he gets down to brass tacks: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (1:7). Send…
Earthly Beings with Heaven’s Point of View
Some of the best advice I have ever received was told to me shortly after I entered college: In every month that has 31 days read one chapter a day from the book of Proverbs. Its implementation in my life has blessed…
The Psalter’s Final Anthem of Praise
Psalm 150 serves as a most excellent conclusion to the Psalter. Three important prepositions—in, for, and with—help to succinctly summarize the theme of the Jews’ hymnal. Send article as PDF
God’s Soldiers
Those who have a skewed view of Christianity find the words of Psalm 149:6 impossible. “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two-edged sword in their hand.” Send article as PDF
God’s Pleasure in Meekness
God highly prizes meekness. Send article as PDF
The Blessedness of Meekness
Centuries before Jesus’ beatitude in His sermon on the mount, the Psalmist extolled the greatness and blessedness of meekness with these words: “the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the meek with salvation” (Psalm 149:4 KJV). Send article as…
The Blessedness of Jesus’ Meekness
Meekness is an oft misunderstood virtue. Its best definition is “power under control”. It is like a powerful medicine with tremendous potential to heal when used properly. It is like a powerful horse with tremendous potential to labor when its strength is harnessed…
Another New Song
Though others had sought to praise Jehovah with previous psalms, the composer of Psalm 149 rightfully believed that it was most fitting to write another. Therefore, he writes, “Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song and His praise in the assembly of saints” (v….