“I’m too sleepy to do _____.” Solomon shows us where using this excuse on a long term basis will lead us. It leaves us “hungry.” We have another stand-alone verse today. This isn’t the first time Solomon has spoken of laziness. It was one of the characteristics in his initial description of a “foolish man” […]
I did it again! I watch a friend’s dog on Sundays and I can’t work on my computer with her around. I usually work on my blog after she leaves but I got involved in making patterns for dresses for my granddaughters. I’m sorry. I did start to write and read our passage first thing […]
Solomon contrasts two homes. One with conflict at its core, and the other with wisdom. The first brings ruin. The second is a gift from God. The Holy Spirit through Solomon has much to say about the family. He focuses on the individual’s character and how that character affects the whole family. This isn’t the […]
Solomon speaks of how your relationship with the king can have a HUGE impact on your life. Stay in good standing with the real King. Here is another stand-alone proverb. We have had proverbs like this before but this one is unique in its placement. I wonder what was going on when Solomon was inspired […]
One who has good sense is slow to take offense. Solomon tells us that there is glory for the man who exercises patience and forgiveness. We are at another stand-alone proverb. We have seen others like this one. There are still more to come on this same topic. After Googling how many proverbs there are […]
