In this proverb, Solomon is pointing out that no matter what you possess, there is always something more to possess. When you ask the questi

The fool or selfish and impulsive person immediately lets people know in words, actions, and attitude that they did not get what they were e

This is an interesting connection with submission, rebellion, and disaster. The idea seems to be that those who realize there is always a hi

There is an appropriate time to be loud and outgoing and boisterous and there is a time to keep that to yourself. Early in the morning would

This is the Hebrew word ra which means evil, distress, misery. The idea here is the calamity and misery that comes from violating God's

Proverbs 21:5 "The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty." There are six key words in this passage: plans; diligent; advantage; everyone; hasty; poverty plans This is the Hebrew word machashebeth which is the idea of thinking and creating of new ideas. In this case it is translated as planning or the creating of a pathway for life that has not been accomplished yet. Now what is interesting is that this creative think

Practicing Self-Control Great relationships don't just happen -- they are nurtured and developed through the use of spiritual construction materials, or what we know as the fruit of the spirit. Relationships are built using love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, meekness, faithfulness, and self-control. (Gal 5:22-23) For many people, self-control only has to do with weight management and sexual desire, but the Holy Spirit has so much more in mind when He included sel