The Deception of Appearance
“There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; and one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches” (Proverbs 13:7). Send article as PDF
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Blameless vs. Shameful
“A righteous man hates lying, but a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame. Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but wickedness overthrows the sinner” (Proverbs 13:5-6). Send article as PDF
The Wickedness of Laziness
“The soul of a lazy man desires and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich…The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the stomach of the wicked shall be in want” (Proverbs 13:4, 25). Send article as PDF
An Unguarded Mouth
“A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence. He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction” (Proverbs 13:2-3). Send article as PDF
Two Paternal Duties
“A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke” (Proverbs 13:1). Send article as PDF
Choosing Your Close Friends
“The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray…In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death…Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go, lest you learn his ways and set…
The Only Enduring Cure for Anxiety and Depression
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad” (Proverbs 12:25). Send article as PDF
The Extreme Value of Diligence
“He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich…The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor…The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious possession…The soul of a…
Good Advice on Free Advice
“A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness…Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out” (Proverbs 12:23, 20:5). Send article as PDF
Living Like the Devil
“Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace have joy. No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil” (Proverbs 12:20-21). Send article as PDF