Do you refresh others?

Charles Spurgeon | March 11, 2010

A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 NIV   We are here taught the great lesson, that to get, we must give; that to accumulate, we must scatter; that to make ourselves happy, we must make others happy; and that in order to become spiritually vigorous, we [...]

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Who gives you a thumbs up?

Chris Riehl | February 27, 2010

Don’t brag about yourself— let others praise you. Proverbs 27:2 CEV   Who gives you a thumbs up? How great does it feel when somebody gives you praise? It feels even better when we don’t have to ask or throw hints for praise. The greatest praise will come from God and not man.   It’s [...]

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How do you deal with authority?

Jonathan Crosby | September 25, 2009

Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem. Proverbs 25:15 CEV   Wisdom includes ability to persuade those in authority, which is very useful knowledge. The main authorities in life are parents, husbands, employers, government, and pastors. They are moved more by patient reverence than by bold debate. Though your cause [...]

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Why do the rich have more friends than the poor?

Jonathan Crosby | September 14, 2009

The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. Proverbs 14:20 NIV   Money lies! Money corrupts! This proverb represents Solomon’s sad observation of human selfishness: men are friendly for what they can get from others. Even a poor man’s neighbors hate him, because he is of no use to [...]

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How can you destroy your life?

Jonathan Crosby | August 6, 2009

But whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks heart and understanding (moral principle and prudence); he who does it is destroying his own life. Proverbs 6:32 AMP Adultery is self-destructive insanity! While stealing due to hunger can be understood, though the theft must be repaid, adultery cannot be understood (6:30-31). There is no necessity or pressing [...]

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How much protection do you have without a shield?

Chris Riehl | August 2, 2009

He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people.He is a shield for those who walk in integrity Proverbs 2:7 GWT There are multiple Proverbs that indicate the Lord will protect and shield those who live for the Lord.  Do you have to be perfect to get this protection? None of us our perfect so being [...]

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Will 10% be enough to buy God’s love?

aDailyProverb | June 21, 2009

Doing what is right and fair pleases the Lord more than an offering. Proverbs 21:3 CEV

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