A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. C. H. Spurgeon on Proverbs 24:33-34( From “Morning and Evening”) The worst of sluggards only ask for a little slumber; they would be indignant if they … More “life is wasted by driblets, and seasons of grace lost by little slumbers.”
No matter what the economic forecast, whether times of prosperity or times of recession, the Bible has some great investment advice. There is a “commodity” which must be acquired, no matter how much it costs in time, effort, pain, hard work….. the TRUTH. The knowledge of God is highly valuable! Understanding and wisdom from God is priceless! … More Buy THIS commodity! Do NOT sell!
Warning: Life’s a dangerous journey. You will face the temptation to get off the narrow road, to go off-roading, where it looks more “fun.” However, if you start being envious of things that aren’t healthy for you, and envious of sinners, there is no future. You will have no hope for eternity. Proverbs 23:17-18 Let not your heart envy … More Don’t let your heart go there.
Proverbs 22:17 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, 18 for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips. 19 That your trust may be in the Lord, I have made them known to you today, even … More Would you “bleed Bible?”
Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all. From John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible found at StudyLight.org: They meet together in all places of the earth; go where you will, there are rich and poor. The godly rich and poor meet together in … More Rich Man, Poor Man
Proverbs 21:31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. God had commanded His people to not use horses (Deuteronomy 17:16) so they were not used in any battles before the time of Solomon. However, Solomon disobeyed; (see 1 Kings 10:29.) Here in Proverbs 21, he acknowledges that no matter how strong … More The battle belongs to the Lord!
John Piper, in a sermon, “Pray for Kings and All in High Positions” No king, no president, no premier, no Ayatollah can stay the hand of the Lord when he has purposed to do a thing. “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he … More Presidents and Prayer
Proverbs 20:24 A man’s steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way? Indeed, how can we understand our life, our steps? As Christians, we believe the Bible, which speaks of the providence of God in every area of our lives. God directs our steps, as “in him we live, and move, … More Our steps are from God…All by Grace…
John Piper, in a message, “The Lips of Knowledge Are a Precious Jewel” (Proverbs 20:15) Now finally, “the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel” because while having knowledge opens the door to eternal life and the joy of holiness, speaking knowledge gives you the doubled joy of taking someone with you through that door. It … More Speaking with Lips of Knowledge
Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. This reminds me of Proverbs 16:9 that we read last month: The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Our planning, our thinking and reasoning will never … More God’s Purposes Never Fail
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