The sluggard is not the person who never starts something. That kind of laziness is easy to spot.  Solomon is warning us about the person wh

The crown is that which is obvious to others of your level of honor and prestige. When a person lives a wise life, there are evidences all o

Solomon points out that the parents who do not take the time to really correct and guide their children don't love them; they love thems

A good sleep requires trust. You are turning off the mechanism of your body and going offline for a while so your internal processes can do

There is an interesting double point here in this phrase. He is saying that we will prosper in whatever we want to do, but God is also sayin

There are often grandiose plans and big talk but someone must actually do work. Someone must actually do something. It may be small or seemi

The positive side of this proverb is that we can draw people into a familial relationship with us by treating them with a high level of love

The idea here clearly seems to be that the penetration of one's lessons will go much deeper into a person if the lessons are conveyed wi

The last aspect of maintaining a healthy perspective at work is the concept of HOPE, which I put in here knowing that job situations and inc

In this proverb Solomon is trying to teach a practical principle about how to motivate a servant to do what you want them to do. He points o

It is amazing how many people miss the fact that you must work hard at what you have in front of you, even if you do not like it. The land h

When you know something is the right thing to do, then do it even though it will take a little longer initially. A little time invested in t

Impulsive negative behavior does not only affect you but puts your entire family or loved ones into an unbearable situation that could lead

Solomon states the principle straight-up when he says: He who cares for his master will be honored. In other words, that person will get ahe

It is true that the pursuit of selfish ends feels like the right thing, but it is accomplished on the backs of others and especially in the

Let’s face it; your company or job would probably exist just fine without you. Unless you started your own company, someone had your job bef

In this proverb, Solomon is reminding us of two truths that seem like the opposite would be true. The natural feeling is that when one is ag

Solomon deals with the problem that afflicts all positions of authority and power: corruption.

The sluggard, in this verse, continues the tendency to avoid hard work. Since holding his tongue and thinking how to say something positive

Solomon says, through this proverb, that wisdom and foolishness and ethics and morality extend to business economics and how one treats thei