Proverbs 1.7“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Progressive growth
Proverbs 1.4-6“…to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— Let the wise hear and increase in…
Insight
Proverb 1.1-3“The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of…
Doesn’t matter, get better
Proverb 1.1“The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction…”
What is wisdom?
*Note* This weekend I re-read the devotionals on Proverbs chapter 1. It was a helpful reminder of the what and…
Fair and equitable
Proverbs 16.11“A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.”
The words of a wise leader
Proverbs 16.7“When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. “
Access to atonement
Proverbs 16.6“By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away…
Arrogance of heart
Proverbs 16.5“Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.”
Everything for its purpose
Proverbs 16.4“The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.”
Plans
Proverbs 16.3“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
Check your motives
Proverbs 16.1-2“The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. All…