In its original form, the word “philosophy” meant “love of wisdom”. It was of intense concern to the ancient Greeks who coined the word. In his two-chapter prelude (Proverbs 8-9) to the compilation of his succinct and pithy proverbs (chapters 10-29), Solomon focuses…
Solomon’s father committed adultery. Therefore, he knew up close and personally what devastation this spiritual landmine causes. Perhaps this is one reason why he devotes so much space in Proverbs 5, 6, and 7 to instructing his sons concerning it. Send article…
Satan’s propaganda on adultery is that it is glamorous, sophisticated, invigorating. Since he is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44), this contradiction of God’s word should surprise no one. Send article as PDF
“A virtuous woman does not dress so that she looks like she is handing out invitations for free samples.” Send article as PDF
A virtuous woman is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10, 30-31). A virtue-less woman is a menace to society and ought to be avoided. Solomon graphically describes her with these words: “And there a woman met him, with the attire of a harlot, and a…
There is no virtue in being a spiritual simpleton who is void of understanding. There are no new temptations (1 Corinthians 10:13); therefore, there is no excuse for not knowing the folly which fuels a life-shattering sin like fornication. In Proverbs 7:6-9 Solomon…
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? …
