24 A man’s steps are of the LORD;    How then can a man understand his own way?-Proverbs 20:24Prayerfully consider in yourself how the Lord leads you. As I look back on my life, I can highlight a ...  Read More

    23 Diverse weights are an abomination to the LORD,    And dishonest scales are not good.-Proverbs 20:23This topic continues to resurface throughout the Proverbs for a reason. This is a matter that...  Read More

    22 Do not say, “I will recompense evil”;    Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.-Proverbs 20:22Vengeance stories are rather popular in modern media today. In fact, for just about all of human ...  Read More

    21 An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning    Will not be blessed at the end.-Proverbs 20:21We have a very clear example of what this looks like through the prodigal son. He gained his inhe...  Read More

Whoever curses his father or his mother,His lamp will be put out in deep darkness. -Proverbs 20:20There is a tremendous concern for those who dishonor their mother and father. The pattern of life that...  Read More

He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips. -Proverbs 20:19Gossip paves the paths for ruined friendships. Sometimes it is just a m...  Read More

Plans are established by counsel;By wise counsel wage war. -Proverbs 20:18It doesn't take someone being a believer for a long time before they realize the reality of spiritual warfare. Planning our st...  Read More

Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. -Proverbs 20:17There is a reality that sin is enticing at first. It promises a sweet reward for a moment of...  Read More

Take the garment of one who is surety for a stranger,And hold it as a pledge when it is for a seductress. -Proverbs 20:16The proverbs do operate in a "this is usually true but not always" kind of way....  Read More

There is gold and a multitude of rubies,But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.-Proverbs 20:15Do we truly treasure knowledge and wisdom? In our world where information is always at our fingert...  Read More

“It is good for nothing,” cries the buyer;But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.-Proverbs 20:14Surely we have all heard of this tactic. We error on the side of calling it haggling. Negotiating ...  Read More

13Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.-Proverbs 20:13There needs to be a distinction made here. Sleep is not bad. Rest is not bad. In fact,...  Read More