The difference is striking between the wicked and the righteous. The wicked are self-consumed; the righteous think of others and are God-ori

Solomon is passing on to us a little bit of ancient wisdom from before his day. When you are facing a decision, make sure that you do not le

God is there, present with you, even though you can’t see Him. He loves you more than you love yourself; and He can take better care of you

Now it is also instructive that God says that it is only those reproofs that are for discipline that mark the edge of the path of life. Ther

What is also true in this insight from Solomon is that the only way back from wickedness is repentance about the focus of your selfish behav

Think and preview and meditate on a righteous life and you will have a righteous life. Too many people spend their time scheming vengeance a

Those who desire to be selfish, impulsive, and rebellious do not see the connection between their troubles and the things they want to do. T

Solomon is trying to get all of us to take a step back and bring our ideas to trusted friends, safe people, and wise authorities to see if t

"Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good." Solomon wants to point out a basic tenet of ethical living: Those who spend time scheming and planning to be selfish enough to harm others will go much farther than just one act or one plan. They will be setting the course of their life. The huge comparison in this proverb is between devising evil and devising good. Do you see this drastic contrast? Solomon wants his students o

God will finish the good work He has begun in you. There are times in life where I want to throw in the towel. There are moments when I wond

Our human emotions, values and beliefs are very often notin alignment with Truth. Our senses are constantly on the intake, sending messages

This section that we enter at verse 20 switches from warning to specific instruction about each of the parts of your body that connect you t

The context for this truism is that when you are the most despairing of an enjoyable future, when you are the most susceptible to temptation

Solomon is talking about this insight in this proverb. Whatever wise directions are not particularly natural for you should be meditated upo

Humility doesn't mean humiliation, self-deprecation, or low views of oneself. Having strong opinions doesn't have to hinder humility

The path of wisdom takes longer to get going; but it has richer, deeper, and more long-lasting benefits. You never hear someone who has chos

Selfishness and sin – while it looks like it will produce the happier life – ends up producing a life filled with brokenness and sadness. Re

I hate pain. Emotional pain. Physical pain. Relational pain. Family pain. When I am in the gym, I know pain in my muscles will help me, but

You’ve probably heard the saying, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Prov 23:7) This means that you can become what you think! So, 

The person who has understanding knows that an event is not a solitary item, but that a cascade of events had to take place in order for tha