Unfortunately we are often too eager to only look for our own benefit. The wise person is the one who spreads benefit and blessing whenever

Jesus tells us that there is a place of purity of soul that allows one to perceive the activity and movement of God. This is a true blessing

This proverb uses four terms to describe the unexpected consequences of foolish behavior. Solomon is having wisdom talk here. Wisdom is poin

Solomon points out a foolish impulse that most of us feel: our ideas are right; they make so much sense; they feel like the right thing to d

Solomon outlines one of the key principles of financial success in this proverb -- telling your money where it is going to go. When people b

This is the fifth verse that deals with those who hate others. “He who hates” is how it is described in verse 24. This is the person who rea

Solomon says in this proverb that in order for wickedness to flourish, righteous people have to give room for it to operate. This is happeni

The idea here is what is the impact or effect of the right or honest answer. Its effect is like being kissed on the lips. The right answer i

The battle against temptation is a battle for the mind. The battle against lust is also a battle for what will the mind delight in. If you d

We are slowly becoming a credit society in which everyone is upside down in what they owe. They owe more than they make or they have purchas

This proverb gives further insight into the sluggard’s mental process. The sluggard never reaches his potential and descends into a vat of s

We live in a society that values freedom of action so much that we have forgotten what the moral boundaries of freedom are. Our leaders try

We are hearing more and more about this kind of selfishness rearing its ugly head -- where children are being radically selfish and violent

The excellent wife is a woman who spreads wisdom to others. She is aware of the triple-win orientation to life. She is able to communicate t

Solomon is saying that it is extremely unwise to punish a person for doing the right thing for another person.

This is an interesting passage because it states one of the ways that self-interest inside of each of us works for righteousness instead of

Solomon is basically saying that we need to short-circuit the sin nature inside of us that often moves to evil when selfish interests are th

Solomon must teach people how to live in the fear of the Lord – that wonderful place within the boundaries of the Ten Commandments and emitt

You don't have to be a victim. You don't have to be just inherently strong, powerful, or fearsome to live a life free from oppressio

Solomon is trying to get us to see that the righteous person is more than just the person who does things right. He is screaming that righte