Solomon is not done with talking about the “sluggard.” This is a person that is TOO lazy to even feed himself. Sad but true there are some this applies to. I don’t know what prompted Solomon to revisit this subject for one brief moment again. It doesn’t follow with its neighbors so it is another […]
Solomon lays out several principles for a good life. If we truly listen and learn God’s words we will do well. The fear of the Lord is the final key. Going through the words of God, through Solomon, in this section builds brick upon brick a firm foundation for a man. My bible helps provided […]
“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 […]
