- Dining with The Powerful [Proverbs 23:1-3] - 1When you sit down to eat with a ruler,Consider carefully what is before you;2And put a knife to your throatIf you are a man given to appetite.3Do not desire his delicacies,For they are deceptive food. Proverbs 23:1-3 outlines unique circumstances – the rare instances when you may be invited to eat with someone powerful. When we recall the context of many … Continue reading "Dining with The Powerful [Proverbs 23:1-3]"
- Proverbs 12:1-2 - Proverbs 24:1-2 explains a a key aspect of human behavior—envy—and offers practical wisdom identifying its dangers and contrasts it with the path of righteousness. Because it’s not just that we envy people. sometimes we envy them for the wrong things. Envy itself is wrong. But layer on top of envy the fact that we are … Continue reading "Proverbs 12:1-2"
- Proverbs 10:11 - “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” Proverbs 10:11 The Righteous Mouth: A Fountain of Life The proverbs frequently include vivid imagery to help teach a point. The imagery used in this passage is of a “fountain of life” and it describes the life-giving … Continue reading "Proverbs 10:11"
- The Contrast of Desires: Proverbs 10:3 - Proverbs 10:3 identifies a contrast between the desires of the righteous and the wicked. “The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, but He thwarts the craving of the wicked.” The Righteous Soul Is Sustained Like most proverbs, it comes in two contrasting lines. The first part of the proverb tells us that … Continue reading "The Contrast of Desires: Proverbs 10:3"
- Reaping the Thoughts you Sow - Thinking creates either positive or negative spirals. There is no way around this. Positive thoughts lead to more positive thoughts and vice versa. This places a tremendous responsibility on us to control our thinking not only for the benefit of the present moment but also for the downstream effects that our thoughts will have on … Continue reading "Reaping the Thoughts you Sow"
- Gambling – A Sin or Not? - You would be shocked at the reasons Christians give to justify gambling. “It’s just for entertainment” “I only spend a fixed amount of money on the slot machines then I walk away” Or the age old classic, “The Bible doesn’t say we can’t gamble” What a mature argument. But still an argument that ignores the … Continue reading "Gambling – A Sin or Not?"
- The Rules of God Are Protective - If you are like me, you hate arbitrary rules. You question why they exist and usually chalk it up to misuse of power. When it comes to the rules and laws of men, this is often an accurate assessment. Many of us are quick to dismiss regulations, whether they come from society, parents, or even … Continue reading "The Rules of God Are Protective"
- Men Don’t Complain - The world encourages venting and complaining. That is their way. That is the world’s strategy for emotional management. Men are built to be different. Masculinity stands apart. The essence of being a man is not in complaining, but in taking action to improve your circumstances. In fact, complaining is a waste of time. Complaining is the … Continue reading "Men Don’t Complain"
- “Remember Me”: The Profound Meaning Behind Christ’s Words at the Last Supper - In the final hours before His crucifixion, Jesus shared a meal with His disciples that would become known as the Last Supper. During this moment, He uttered words that have echoed through centuries of Christian worship: “Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). So simple and so profound – and so severely misunderstood by … Continue reading "“Remember Me”: The Profound Meaning Behind Christ’s Words at the Last Supper"
- Bathsheba Wasn’t a Victim - Challenging the Pedestalization of Women in the Church In Christianity, Women are frequently elevated to an untouchable status, often regarded as morally superior or sinless, especially in contrast to men. This trend is particularly evident when discussing biblical figures like Bathsheba, where the modern narrative has been crafted to portray her as an innocent victim … Continue reading "Bathsheba Wasn’t a Victim"
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