Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9 King Lemuel was by his mother how to respond to injustice. He was to use...
Two things I asked of You, do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception and lies far from me, give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, that I not be full and deny You and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or that I not be...
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, the wicked does not understand such concern. Scorners set a city aflame, but wise men turn away anger. Proverbs 19:7-8 Why do the righteous show concern for the poor? The do, because God is...
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive with them. Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand all things. Proverbs 28:4-5 I thank God for those police, fire and safety public...
Know well the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds; For riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to all generations. Proverbs 27:23-24 This admonition to shepherds is worth heeding as a Christian leader and pastor. We are...
Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows and death, So is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Was I not joking? Proverbs 16:18-19 In this collection of proverbs, Solomon reveals the ways of fools. Fools have a harder time than even I do...
Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit. Proverbs 25:28 In this collection of proverbs Solomon ends with the idea that a man who is devoid of self control is an unfortified city. Sadly, many...
I passed by the field of the sluggard and by the vineyard of the man lacking sense, And behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down. When I saw, I reflected upon it; I...
Do not hold back discipline from the child, although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol. Proverbs 23:13-14 The Bible says that disciplining our children is for the good of...
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge; For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, that they may be ready on your lips. So that your trust may be in the Lord, I have taught you today, even you...
There is no wisdom and no understanding and no counsel against the Lord. Proverbs 21:30 People have lots of opinions about many things. But, it is all folly compared to what God has decreed and revealed in Jesus Christ. You can claim worldly wisdom...
There is gold, and an abundance of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing. Proverbs 20:15 It seems that common sense, knowledge and wisdom were not so common in Solomon’s day either. Knowledge and know-how are valuable in...
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling. It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud. Proverbs 16:18-19 Pride is a killer. When pride walks on, God walks off. A Christian is...
The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29 In this amazing collection of sayings, Solomon contrasts the fool with the wise, the wicked with the righteous. One difference is in the prayers that are...
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with...
To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and...
Always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-17 If you want to memorize Bible passages...
David built there an altar to the Lord and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Thus the Lord was moved by prayer for the land, and the plague was held back from Israel. 2 Samuel 24:25 A plague came upon God’s people as a result of...
Then David the king went in and sat before the Lord, and he said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? 2 Samuel 7:18 David reflected late in life on God’s goodness. He wondered why God was so good to...
Peter began to say to Him, “Behold, we have left everything and followed You.” Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel’s...