A Warning About Sexual Sin – Prov 5
As Solomon tries to instil wisdom in his son, one big area he addresses is that of sexual sin. Few sins are as attractive and seductive as sexual sin, yet few sins cause as much damage, pain and bitterness as
Wisdom is the Principal Thing – Prov 4
As a young king, Solomon had the amazing privilege to ask anything of the Lord (1 Kings 3:5-14). With such an open-ended offer before him, Solomon could have asked for riches, long life or victory over his enemies, yet he
Two Aspect of God’s Love – Blessing and Chastening – Prov 3:9-12
What does it mean to be blessed of the Lord and loved by the Lord. If images of prosperity fill your mind, you may be right. Proverbs 3:9-10 tells us that those who honour the Lord with their income will
The Search for Wisdom – Prov 2
Wisdom is not something that comes easily or without any effort. It is available for all, but those who want it must really desire it. Notice the language of Prov 3:1-4…receive…hide..incline your ear…apply your heart…cry after knowledge…lift up your voice
Listen to the Voice of Wisdom – Prov 1:8-33
Proverbs is a book of wisdom. In the first chapter, we find some essential warnings if we want to be wise: 1) Fear the Lord; 2) Listen to Your parents; 3) Don’t listen to foolish sinners and 4) Listen to
Wisdom for All People and Every Situation – Prov 1:1-9
God’s Word contains wisdom for all and wisdom for everything. Not only do we find laws and instructions about God in the Bible, but we also find proverbs that guide us in applying God’s truth to every aspect of our
Let Everything That Breathes Praise the Lord – Ps 150
Psalm begins with ‘Blessed is the man’ and ends with ‘Praise ye the Lord.’ This is a fitting way to close about an inspired book of praise, prayer, and worship. The whole purpose of our lives and of our worship
Praise the Lord in All We Do – Ps 149
Those who know the Lord should be filled with praise and singing to the Lord. They should find joy in the Lord Himself. They should praise Him with their entire being. They should rejoice in His salvation and glorify Him
Let Heaven and Earth Praise the Lord – Ps 148
All things in heaven are called upon to praise the Lord (v.1-4). The reason is because He has created all things simply by a decree from His mouth (v.5-6). The power of the Lord to create all that is with
What Pleases the Lord? – Ps 147
Psalm 147 tells us that the thing that pleases the Lord is those who fear Him and those who hope in His mercy (v.10-11). God’s greatness and grace (v.1-3); His infinite wisdom and understanding (v.4-5); His great power and wonderful