He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. – Proverbs 11:26 This proverb brings to mind a parable that Jesus taught. We call this parable the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12). In this parable, Jesus describes a rich man whoContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:26”
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Considering Proverbs 11:25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. What is a liberal soul? Based on the context, it seems to mean a soul that has a giving nature. Water might indicate blessing, so we could also say that a person who generously blesses others will be blessedContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:25”
The Narrow Way
13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. – Matthew 7:13-14 There areContinue reading “The Narrow Way”
Considering Proverbs 11:23
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. – Proverbs 11:23 I’m not sure how to read this proverb. Is it saying that the righteous should expect to receive good, or is it saying that the righteous focus on that which is good? Is it saying thatContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:23”
Don’t Cast Your Pearls Before Swine
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. – Matthew 7:6 Jesus made this statement after those He made concerning judgment. It seems connected. If the judgements that we make are correct and ofContinue reading “Don’t Cast Your Pearls Before Swine”
Considering Proverbs 11:21
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Considering Proverbs 11:20
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. There’s that word again. Froward. What does Froward mean? According to what I have read, “froward” means a few things. Some of the descriptions I have read include things like, profane, perverse, someoneContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:20”
Considering Proverbs 11:19
19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. When considering ideas that deal with the “wicked” and the “righteous,” it’s good to remember the perfect righteousness of Jesus as a standard that we all fall short of. We are all unrighteous in some measure, and sometimes weContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:19”
Considering Proverbs 11:18
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. Sin is deceitful because it often promises some semblance of good or enjoyment in the short-term, but there is no real substance to be gained from sin. However, when we do well, we can expect lasting gain. ThisContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:18”
Considering Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. The language here is challenging. What is this saying? I think the proverb is saying something like this: He that strikes a deal with a stranger will regret it and he that refuses alliances is secure. IfContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:15”
Jesus Alone 