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 […]
The “forbidden woman” is a trap and punishment, according to Solomon and the Holy Spirit. Those who refuse to follow God, end up following “her.” Before tackling this verse on “paper” I had to stop and think seriously about it. I have a hard time with the later part of it; “He with whom the […]
Solomon visits the sluggard again today. He is pretending to be scared. Not to get attention but to get out of work. “It’s too dangerous to go out there!” This verse brings up a visual that is almost laughable. The ‘sluggard’ quaking under his covers, trying to convince everyone else that he really is in […]