September 5 Proverbs 20:16-30 (ESV) 16 Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners. [1] 17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. 18 Plans are established by counsel; by wise … More September 5 Proverbs 20:16-30
Today in our Bible reading plan we read Proverbs 20:1-15. Here is John Piper’s message, “The Lips of Knowledge Are a Precious Jewel” on 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 … More Piper: “lips of knowledge” are a vast and largely untapped resource in the local church.
September 4 Proverbs 20:1-15 (ESV) 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. [1] 2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. 3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, … More September 4 Proverbs 20:1-15
Proverbs 19:21 is in our reading through the Bible for today, September 3: 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 … More His purposes always win
September 3 Proverbs 19:15-29 (ESV) 15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. 16 Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. 17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. 18 Discipline your son, for there … More September 3 Proverbs 19:15-29
Proverbs 19:2 Desire without knowledge is not good Ever had someone give you a hard time for being a student of the Bible? Ever had someone ridicule your love for theology? Perhaps you’ve even had a Christian brother or sister say, “Just love Jesus and avoid asking the hard questions. Theology just divides people. Just love Jesus.” … More Desire without knowledge?
September 2 Proverbs 19:1-14 (ESV) 19:1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. 2 Desire [1] without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. 3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against … More September 2 Proverbs 19:1-14
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. —Proverbs 18:10 ESV A sermon snippet from Joe Guglielmo: In a world that seems to be moving too fast for us to keep up with. In a world were hurt, pain, suffering, temptation, tragedy, … More Our only safety
September 1 Proverbs 18 (ESV) 18:1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. 2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. 3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of … More September 1 Proverbs 18
Proverbs 17:22, in our reading plan today: A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Chuck Swindoll: To which I shout a hearty “Amen!” having been around many a broken spirit with dried-up bones in my lifetime. My plea is not that we read the comics, watch mindless sitcoms, … More Relishing life more as our confidence in the sovereign Lord grows
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