4      By humility and the fear of the LORD    Are riches and honor and life.-Proverbs 22:4Here is a combination of things that we must grow in as believers. We need to learn humility and grow in ...  Read More

    3      A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,    But the simple pass on and are punished.-Proverbs 22:3It is foolishness to walk around blindly and just hope that everything will go over w...  Read More

    2      The rich and the poor have this in common,    The LORD is the maker of them all.-Proverbs 22:2It is extremely problematic when we view people through our own corrupted lenses. Race, status,...  Read More

    A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,    Loving favor rather than silver and gold.-Proverbs 22:1Reputation definitely is not everything for the individual, but it absolutely carrie...  Read More

    31      The horse is prepared for the day of battle,    But deliverance is of the LORD.-Proverbs 21:31While verse 30 gave an argument for us to not fight against the Lord, this verse instructs us ...  Read More

30There is no wisdom or understandingOr counsel against the Lord.-Proverbs 21:30I can hardly imagine the pride it takes to believe that we can out-wit the Lord Almighty. What charge can we bring again...  Read More

29A wicked man hardens his face,But as for the upright, he establishes his way.-Proverbs 21:29The man who hardens his face is the one who refuses to take instruction or correction in what they are doi...  Read More

28A false witness shall perish,But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.-Proverbs 21:28There remains a judgment for those who speak falsely concerning another. We ought not to take such judgment...  Read More

27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!-Proverbs 21:27Have you ever wondered why our good works were called filthy rags? There is a concept ...  Read More

25The desire of the lazy man kills him,For his hands refuse to labor.26He covets greedily all day long,But the righteous gives and does not spare.-Proverbs 21:25-26Covetousness and laziness are a disa...  Read More

24A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name;He acts with arrogant pride.-Proverbs 21:24Pride is promoted throughout our modern day culture. You see it on the movies and various TV shows where the ...  Read More

23Whoever guards his mouth and tongueKeeps his soul from troubles.-Proverbs 21:23It is no question in the Scripture the ability that the tongue has to steer you wrong. We often find ourselves apologiz...  Read More