Morning Manna

Proverbs 24:31 continues Solomon’s examination of the sluggard’s field, revealing a scene of gradual ruin: thorns had overgrown it, weeds covered its surface, and its stone wall had broken down. None of this happened overnight. The decay was the result of repeated neglect and unattended responsibilities. In today's Morning Manna, Doc Burkhart explores how spiritual, moral, and practical deteriorat...

Proverbs 24:30 begins one of Solomon’s most vivid object lessons. Passing by the field of the slothful and the vineyard of the man void of understanding, he observes the visible evidence of a life marked by neglect. What should have been fruitful was left unattended; what should have been productive was allowed to deteriorate. In today's Morning Manna, Doc Burkhart explores how spiritual and pract...

Proverbs 24:29 confronts the natural desire for retaliation and exposes the danger of personal vengeance. When wronged, the human heart often seeks to repay injury with injury, but wisdom calls for a higher response. Rather than saying, “I will do to him as he hath done to me,” God’s people are instructed to leave judgment in the Lord’s hands and refuse the cycle of revenge. In this lesson of Morn...

In this Faith Friday edition of Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine Mark 11:25, where Jesus connects effective prayer to a forgiving heart. Immediately after teaching on mountain-moving faith, Christ turns to the condition of the believer's heart, revealing that unforgiveness can become a barrier to fellowship with God. Faith and forgiveness are not competing principles—they are ins...

Proverbs 24:28 warns against becoming a witness against a neighbor without just cause and using words to deceive or harm. Truth is not a weapon to be manipulated, and accusations are not to be made lightly. God calls His people to integrity in both testimony and speech, refusing the temptation to distort facts, spread rumors, or seek personal advantage through falsehood. In today's Morning Manna,...

Proverbs 24:27 gives a simple command with profound wisdom: “Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.” Solomon teaches that successful living requires proper order. Before constructing the house, the field must be prepared; before enjoying the harvest, the ground must be cultivated. Wisdom rejects impulsiveness and embraces preparation,...

Proverbs 24:26 declares, “Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.” In the ancient world, a kiss symbolized affection, honor, agreement, and covenant loyalty. Solomon teaches that truthful, upright speech carries a power that wins respect and strengthens relationships. Honest answers may not always be the easiest to give, but they are ultimately the most valuable. In today's Morni...

Proverbs 24:25 presents the other side of the warning found in verse 24. While those who justify the wicked invite reproach and judgment, those who faithfully rebuke evil receive approval, blessing, and favor. True love does not ignore sin, and true justice does not remain silent when wrong is being done. In today's Morning Manna, Doc Burkhart explores the courage required to confront wickedness,...

In this Faith Friday edition of Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart explore Mark 11:24, where Jesus declares, “What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” This remarkable promise reveals the relationship between faith and prayer, teaching believers to trust God's promise before they see its fulfillment. Faith is not wishful thinking or...

Proverbs 24:24 exposes one of the most dangerous forms of corruption—the deliberate declaration that the wicked are righteous. This is more than a legal error; it is a moral inversion that undermines justice, confuses truth, and invites judgment. When evil is excused, celebrated, or rebranded as good, the foundations of a society begin to erode. In today's Morning Manna, Doc Burkhart examines the...

On today's Morning Manna, Doc Burkhart explores Proverbs 24:23, a brief but powerful proverb that strikes at the heart of justice and integrity: “It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.” This timeless principle reminds us that God requires fairness, honesty, and impartiality in every sphere of life. Whether in the courtroom, the church, the workplace, or our personal relationships,...

On today's edition of Morning Manna, Doc Burkhart examines Proverbs 24:21–22 through the lens of the Septuagint (LXX), uncovering a remarkable expansion absent from the traditional Hebrew text. This ancient Greek rendering not only calls believers to fear God and honor rightful authority but also issues a sobering warning against rebellion, deceit, and association with destructive men. Through car...

Proverbs 24:21–22 calls believers to live with reverence toward God and proper respect for lawful authority. Solomon warns against joining with those who are given to change—rebellious people who reject established order and stir up instability. Such paths may appear attractive for a season, but their destruction comes suddenly, and few understand the full extent of the judgment that follows. In t...

In this Faith Friday edition of Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine Mark 11:23 and the mountain-moving power of undivided faith. Jesus declares that “whosoever” speaks without doubting in the heart can see impossible obstacles removed—not because of human power, but because genuine faith rests fully in God. The study focuses on the divided heart as the true obstacle between the prom...

Proverbs 24:19–20 warns against agitation, envy, or frustration over the apparent success of wicked people. Though evil may seem to prosper for a season, its future is empty—the lamp of the wicked will ultimately be put out. Wisdom calls believers to stability rather than emotional disturbance when confronted with injustice or temporary worldly success. In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc...

Proverbs 24:15-16 teaches you to protect your peace from wicked influences. Discover the importance of discernment in relationships. Welcome to Morning Manna! Are you feeling under attack in your life, particularly when it seems like you've been blessed? In this post, we’ll explore Proverbs 24:15-16, uncovering how to safeguard your peace from outside and inside threats. By the end, you’ll see the...

Proverbs 24:15-16 teaches you to protect your peace from wicked influences. Discover the importance of discernment in relationships. Welcome to Morning Manna! Are you feeling under attack in your life, particularly when it seems like you've been blessed? In this post, we’ll explore Proverbs 24:15-16, uncovering how to safeguard your peace from outside and inside threats. By the end, you’ll see the...

Proverbs 24:13–14 compares wisdom to honey—sweet, nourishing, and life-giving to the soul. Just as honey strengthens the body, wisdom strengthens the inner man and brings understanding that leads to a secure future. The passage promises that when wisdom is truly found, hope will not be cut off. In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine why wisdom must be desired and tasted pers...

In this Faith Friday edition of Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart begin an in-depth study of Mark 11:23, one of the most powerful and misunderstood teachings of Jesus on faith. Spoken during Passion Week in the shadow of the withered fig tree and the Temple Mount, Christ’s command to “speak to this mountain” reveals both a prophetic judgment against barren religion and a timeless promise...

Proverbs 24:11–12 delivers one of Scripture’s strongest calls to moral courage and active compassion. Wisdom does not permit indifference when lives are being led toward destruction. The passage condemns the excuse of ignorance and reveals that God weighs the hearts of those who choose whether to intervene or to look away. In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine the theology...

Proverbs 24:9–10 exposes both the inner root of sin and the weakness revealed through adversity. Even the thought of foolishness is counted as sin, showing that corruption begins in the heart long before it appears in actions. The scoffer becomes an abomination because pride hardens him against wisdom and correction. The passage then warns that if strength collapses in the day of trouble, it revea...

Proverbs 24:7–8 contrasts the unreachable wisdom of the fool with the destructive imagination of the wicked. Wisdom stands too high for the fool because pride and lack of understanding keep him silent where discernment is required. Meanwhile, the one who devises evil earns a reputation not for strength or intelligence, but as a mischief-maker and schemer. In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and D...

Proverbs 24:5–6 reveals that true strength is not rooted merely in power, but in wisdom, knowledge, and godly counsel. A wise man grows strong because understanding directs his actions, and battles are won not by impulse but through careful guidance and strategy. The passage teaches that victory belongs to those who seek wise counsel rather than trusting solely in themselves. In today’s Morning Ma...

In this Faith Friday edition of Morning Manna, the focus turns to Mark 11:22, where Jesus gives a simple yet profound command: “Have faith in God.” Spoken in the context of the withered fig tree and the disciples’ astonishment, Christ redirects attention away from human ability and toward absolute trust in the power and authority of God. True faith is not confidence in self, emotion, or technique—...

Proverbs 24:3–4 reveals the true foundation of a strong and flourishing house. Wisdom builds, understanding establishes, and knowledge fills the rooms with precious and pleasant riches. The passage reaches beyond physical construction to the formation of families, lives, and spiritual stability. In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart examine how godly wisdom creates lasting structur...