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Purpose – Proverbs 17:24
WritingExplained.org explains the origin of the proverb, “The grass is always greener on the other side”: A Latin proverb cited by Erasmus of Rotterdam was translated into English by Richard
Continue reading...Bribery – Proverbs 17:23
When the apostle Paul was jailed because the Jews in Jerusalem accused him of fomenting a riot in the temple area, he sought release through a trial before the Roman ruler. But it became evident to him
Continue reading...Friendship – Proverbs 17:17
“But, would you ever think that an award-winning playwright and a professional wrestler would hang out together? How about a porn magazine editor and a televangelist? Or a Jewish American soldier
Continue reading...Meeting Fools – Proverbs 17:12
He was the new ruler of Israel but not all his subjects were happy about it. A large number of Israelites from the northern tribes came to Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, and complained that his father’s
Continue reading...Love Above Retribution – Proverbs 17:9
They were great friends as co-conspirators against English rule of the colonies and as ambassadors for their country, but as the Revolution succeeded and they were taking roles of leadership in the new
Continue reading...Grandchildren – Proverbs 17:6
The queen of England, Queen Victoria, married in 1840 and had nine children. From those nine children came 44 grandchildren. Could you remember all the names and birthdates of 44 grandchildren? I’m
Continue reading...God’s Testing – Proverbs 17:3
When David contemplated (Psalm 139) how thoroughly God knew his thoughts and actions, he felt trapped. Would God punish him for what he knew was wicked in his heart? But he realized that God was for
Continue reading...Slavery – Proverbs 17:2
Joseph the son of Jacob was sold into slavery in Egypt and ended up in prison for a crime he did not commit. But when he showed the ability to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams, the Pharaoh recognized
Continue reading...Casting Lots – Proverbs 16:33
Tacitus, in Chapter X of his Germania (98 CE), describes casting lots as a practice used by the Germanic tribes. He states: “To divination and casting of lots, they pay attention beyond any other
Continue reading...Basic Values – Proverbs 16:25-32
Goodreads.com houses this evaluation of a book styled on the remark made by the silversmiths in Ephesus about Christians, “These men who have turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6): “In
Continue reading...Gracious Words – Proverbs 16:21-24
“John Chrysostom was an important Early Church Father who served as Archbishop of Constantinople. He is known for his preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority by both
Continue reading...The Righteous King – Proverbs 16:10-15
One day, Jesus will reign as king over the earth from the city of Jerusalem (Revelation 20). He will be the absolute monarch and the description given below of what the king should be like, will fit
Continue reading...Sovereign God – Proverbs 16:4
In 1525 Martin Luther published his by-letter debate with Desiderius Erasmus, On the Bondage of the Will. Erasmus argued that “the doctrine of predestination conflicted with the teachings of the
Continue reading...Planning – Proverbs 16:1-3,9
Author Pam Didner has some insightful ideas about the difference between plans and planning. She defines plans as “steps with details of timing and resources used to achieve an objective.”
Continue reading...Pride – Proverbs 15:25
I’m reading H. R. McMasters’ book, Battlegrounds, his take on the problems facing our nation today. He thinks the main one is pride that leads to overconfidence. The LORD tears down the house
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