Tag: Proverbs
The Way that Seems Right
“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 16:25 “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes” (Proverbs 12:15). Consider what comes when one behaves as a fool. “There is a way which seemeth right […]
Read MoreA Confession and a Prayer
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” John 5:39 Agur wrote to his friends a confession. It soon turned into a prayer, one that recognized God. [Note: In brackets there are some definitions.] “1. The words of […]
Read MoreThe Wise Live by God’s Wisdom
“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.” James 3:13 The book of Proverbs was mostly written by the wisest man, King Solomon. His wisdom came directly from God (see 1 Kings 3:5-15). […]
Read MoreAn Example to Follow
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12 Why do we not see a great revival in our day? There is a great revival recorded in the Bible (see 2 Kings 22 – 23:28 and 2 Chronicles […]
Read MoreReceive the Instruction of Wisdom
Wisdom is the major theme of the book of Proverbs and King Solomon wrote much of it. If you remember, shortly after Solomon became king, God came to him in a dream. “In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I […]
Read MorePonder thy Path
Solomon was a very wise man. When King Solomon asked God to give him an understanding heart to judge God’s people, God gave him great wisdom. “Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none […]
Read MoreSeek God Early
The most important thing a human being can do is to seek after God. God loved the world so much that he gave His only Son to die upon the cross – just so we could have a relationship with Him! All we must do is to love Him enough […]
Read MoreKeep Your Heart
The following definitions might help you understand this verse a little better: keep: guard; protect; preserve heart: the center; the totality of man’s inner nature; the place where wisdom and understanding reside There is so much going on in the world today – good and evil. With all the many […]
Read MoreLesson 9 (Lesson 48): Proverbs 25-31: Wisdom Revealed
Key Verse “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” Proverbs 27:1 Read the Key Verse with your class. Ask your students if they have ever made plans to start something tomorrow (i.e.: start a new book, work on homework later in […]
Read MoreLesson 8 (Lesson 47): Proverbs 10-24: Wisdom is Necessary
Key Verse “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.” Proverbs 12:15 Read the Key Verse with your class. Ask your students if they have ever known someone who did something wrong (or just plain stupid) on purpose? (i.e.: […]
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