In Proverbs chapter 10, King Solomon helps us understand how a genuine worshipper of God may walk on the path of righteousness? What are the benefits of doing so? How will our walking with God be of benefit to others as well? He gives us the answers with the contrast of the righteous and the... Continue Reading →
THE BOOK OF PROVERBS: Chapter 5 The Pitfalls of Immorality
What can Christians do to stay safe in such an influential world that caters to the fallen flesh? We might have thought that a book, like Proverbs that is 3,000 years old would be out of date on such modern issues, but God’s Word is ever applicable. King Solomon in Proverbs chapter 5 will give... Continue Reading →
THE BOOK OF PROVERBS: Chapter 2 The Value of Wisdom
We live in a world that is far different from the days of Solomon. We have so many things in life that beg for our attention, education, a career, a spouse’s possible career, child education, family and friends, fitness, doctor’s visits, and the list could go on. All of these seem to be very important... Continue Reading →
THE BOOK OF PROVERBS: Chapter 1 The Beginning of Knowledge
In ancient times when books were scarce, it was only natural that views on life and manners should be reduced into the fewest words possible, which could then be more easily committed to memory. In those days, people carried wise sayings about and quoted them from time to time as they served as a protection.... Continue Reading →
INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF PROVERBS: Extraordinary Wisdom for Everyday Life
Authorship Solomon is attributed as the author at the introduction of three sections of the book of Proverbs. (Prov. 1:1; 10:1; 25:1) This would be in agreement with that Solomon "spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were one thousand and five." (1 Kings 4:32) There is very little doubt that many, if not all,... Continue Reading →
Interpreting Proverbs
A proverb is a short well-known pithy saying that expresses an obvious truth and often offers advice in a forceful way and is to the point, and frequently with an element of wit. Generally, the proverb will describe somebody or something with a word or phrase that is not meant to be taken literally. By... Continue Reading →