10      By pride comes nothing but strife,    But with the well-advised is wisdom.-Proverbs 13:10Pride prevents growth. Pride prevents learning. Pride prevents holiness. Nothing comes from it but ...  Read More

    9      The light of the righteous rejoices,    But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.-Proverbs 13:9We have become spoiled in today's world. Light is provided often throughout the night, thoug...  Read More

    8      The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,    But the poor does not hear rebuke.-Proverbs 13:8One of the things I love about Proverbs is the practical wisdom given. While many may view wealt...  Read More

    7      There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;    And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.-Proverbs 13:7We see it all over the place. So many who have wealth are still m...  Read More

    5      A righteous man hates lying,    But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.    6      Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,    But wickedness overthrows the sinner.-Proverb...  Read More

4      The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.-Proverbs 13:4Let us not fail to realize that the decisions we make and the lifestyles we live im...  Read More

2A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.3He who guards his mouth preserves his life,But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.-Prov...  Read More

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.-Proverbs 13:1We save ourselves a lot of heartache when we can learn from other's instruction. Sons have had many time...  Read More

28In the way of righteousness is life,And in its pathway there is no death.-Proverbs 12:28As we have gone over the importance of diligence the past few days, let us focus upon the vitality of diligenc...  Read More

27The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting,But diligence is man’s precious possession.-Proverbs 12:27Character matters more than profit. Consider what Jesus says in Mark 8:36," 36 For what ...  Read More

26The righteous should choose his friends carefully,For the way of the wicked leads them astray.-Proverbs 12:26Who we make our company with is who we become. It has been widely stated that you are the...  Read More

25Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,But a good word makes it glad.-Proverbs 12:25Anxiety and depression run rampant in our world today. They play off of each other and stir one another up....  Read More

24The hand of the diligent will rule,But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.-Proverbs 12:24We must remember that the Lord looks at every area of our lives. He desires for us to walk in holiness ...  Read More

23A prudent man conceals knowledge,But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.-Proverbs 12:23Have you ever met someone that sounded a lot smarter when they didn't talk? The heart of fools proclaims ...  Read More

17He who speaks truth declares righteousness,But a false witness, deceit.18There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,But the tongue of the wise promotes health.19The truthful lip shall be ...  Read More

16A fool’s wrath is known at once,But a prudent man covers shame.-Proverbs 12:16The fool cannot contain their emotions. They are led by them. I think of how so many road rage or treat customer service...  Read More

15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,But he who heeds counsel is wise.-Proverbs 12:15This may very well be the theme of our culture. Everyone has an outlet to express their own opinion. Everyo...  Read More

13The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,But the righteous will come through trouble.14A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,And the recompense of a man’s hands ...  Read More

12The wicked covet the catch of evil men,But the root of the righteous yields fruit.-Proverbs 12:12Covetousness is a sin that needs to be recognized amidst the body of Christ. The wicked are forever u...  Read More

11He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.-Proverbs 12:11We turn once again to the matter of reaping what you sow. However, instead o...  Read More

10A righteous man regards the life of his animal,But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.-Proverbs 12:10In Genesis, man was given the authority to have dominion over all creation. It is unfortu...  Read More

9Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant,Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.-Proverbs 12:9Let us learn to walk in humility, no matter our lot in life. Paul highlights in the end of...  Read More

8A man will be commended according to his wisdom,But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.-Proverbs 12:8In order for us to really understand this verse, I would like for us to know what perv...  Read More

7The wicked are overthrown and are no more,But the house of the righteous will stand.-Proverbs 12:7One of the most difficult things for my generation to grasp is saving for long term. Most of those in...  Read More