Does the Bible contradict itself?

John Alan Turner | February 26, 2010

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.
Proverbs 26:4 NIV
 
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:5 NIV
 
In one verse, the Bible says, “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him [...]

Are you a better carpenter than Jesus?

aDailyProverb | February 24, 2010

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;
Proverbs 24:3 NIV

How common is common sense?

Chris Riehl | December 2, 2009

All wisdom comes from the Lord , and so do common sense and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 CEV
 

 
When I think of the dumbest things I have done in my life, in almost every situation just a bit of common sense would have made me avoid them. When we want to do something we will find justification to [...]

Are you a true friend?

aDailyProverb | November 11, 2009

A gossip tells everything, but a true friend will keep a secret.
Proverbs 11:13 CEV
 
People who gossip may appear to have a lot of friends because they will always have people around them to hear the latest scoop. How many true friends do they have though? We all need to get things off our chest and we need [...]

Do you forget how much God knows?

Jonathan Crosby | October 25, 2009

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Proverbs 25:2 NKJV
God has infinite wisdom of all things. He gloriously acts without revealing His purpose, seeking counsel, or exposing matters to public scrutiny. Kings are much different. Since they understand very little in comparison, they [...]

Do you plan the way you want to live?

Chris Riehl | October 16, 2009

We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. It Pays to Take Life Seriously
Proverbs 16:9 MSG
 
Make plans if you can to attend a concert or other Christian event. With Christmas around the corner, there should be a lot of events in your area in the coming [...]

Do you sound just like your parents?

aDailyProverb | October 6, 2009

Good friend, follow your father’s good advice; don’t wander off from your mother’s teachings.
Proverbs 6:20 MSG
 
Remember all the times your mom or dad asked you if, “he jumped off a bridge, would you?” Now fast forward a decade or so and how many times have you said that to your children? Numerous times I will [...]