“Charm is deceitful, beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 John Piper tells a story to illustrate “the fear of the Lord:” Noël and the boys and I went out to Dick and Irene Tiegen’s place last week. They have a big dog as tall as … More What does it mean to “fear the Lord?”
September 25 Proverbs 31 (ESV) The Words of King Lemuel 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: 2 What are you doing, my son? [1] What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? 3 Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those … More September 25 Proverbs 31
September 24 Proverbs 30 (ESV) The Words of Agur 30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. [1] The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. [2] 2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. 3 I have not learned … More September 24 Proverbs 30
“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” Prov. 29:25 “Fear” in the biblical sense is a much broader word. It includes being afraid of someone, but it extends to holding someone in awe, being controlled or mastered by people, worshipping other people, putting your trust in people, … More Beware the snare
September 23 Proverbs 29:15-27 (ESV) 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. 18 Where there is … More September 23 Proverbs 29:15-27
Proverbs 29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. Steve Miller writes at the “Little Red Blog of Wisdom” I am one who is often reproved, and am tempted then to simply give up on trying to do right. But this proverb says that if I stiffen my … More Want healing? Don’t reject rebuke
September 22 Proverbs 29:1-14 (ESV) 29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king … More September 22 Proverbs 29:1-14
Proverbs 28:26 Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. Trusting in your own mind, in your own heart, is the opposite of trusting in the Lord. Look at the contrast: be a fool or be delivered. Remember the words of Proverbs 3:5 and 6? … More Be a fool or be delivered.
September 21 Proverbs 28:15-28 (ESV) 15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people. 16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. 17 If one is burdened with the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until … More September 21 Proverbs 28:15-28
Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. John Piper, in a sermon, “The Righteous Are Bold as a Lion” The life of Martin Luther illustrates the connection between getting right with God and a life of boldness. If it can be said of anyone since the … More The righteous are bold as a lion
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