Today we look at the concept of debt and the security given for the debt. “If you have nothing with which to pay,” don’t buy it. This sounds so simple on its face. I wonder if the Israelites has to worry about paying for their houses and carts. For me and my family, I KNOW […]
Today’s wise words deal with angry people and how their behavior can affect you if you befriend them. Pick your friends wisely for they have an effect on you. Everyone needs friends. We are created to need companionship. If it weren’t so, God wouldn’t have been concerned about Adam being alone in the Garden of […]
We are at the first of the 30 wise words we were promised. Wise words #1 deals with God watching over the poor and afflicted. HE serves justice to those who abuse them. God is ALWAYS watching us. He has a special place in His heart for the poor and afflicted. He cares for those […]
We come to the beginning of 30 distinct words of wisdom. Many of them repeat what Solomon said. Get ready though because there is more to come! Today is the introduction to a master list of distinct proverbs. They are sayings that are a bit easier to remember than the total of all Solomon penned. […]
Solomon shares two very different proverbs with us. What ties them together is the need for focus. One is focusing on raising an excellent child. The other, NOT good things. These two proverbs don’t carry on a common theme. I’m not sure why bible scholars grouped them together. Give me a moment to see what […]
