The Trait of Trustworthiness
“A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter” (Prov. 11:13). Send article as PDF
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Those Who Lack Heart
“He who is devoid of wisdom (“lacks heart”—literally) despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace” (Prov. 11:12). Send article as PDF
Righteousness vs. Wickedness
“When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish, and the hope of the unjust perishes. The righteous is delivered from trouble, and it comes to the wicked instead. The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. When it goes well…
Self Destruction
“The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, but the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the unfaithful will be caught by their lust” (Proverbs 11:5-6). Send article as PDF
The Failure of Riches
“Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death” (Proverbs 11:4). Send article as PDF
Righteousness and Wisdom
“The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, but the wicked will fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright…
Humility: A Characteristic of the Righteous
“When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2). Send article as PDF
Pride or Humility
“When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom…Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall…Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility…A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor” (Proverbs 11:2, 16:18, 18:12, 29:23). Send article…
Honesty: A Characteristic of the Righteous
“Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight” (Proverbs 11:1). Send article as PDF
The Importance of Being Honest
“Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight…Honest weights and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are His work…Diverse weights and diverse measures, they are both alike, an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 11:1, 16:11, 20:10). Send article as PDF