God’s Word For Today

Text: Prov 14:25-27 ESV 25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful. 26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. - Prov 14:25-27 ESV THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS A FOUNTAIN OF LIFE Telling the truth is emphasized in the bible. T...

God’s Word for Today 5 Dec, 2024 22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness. 23 In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the folly of fools brings folly. - Prov 14:22-24 ESV WORK YOUR TALK A rhetorical question like “Do they not go astray who devise evil? implies the gra...

God’s Word for Today 4 Dec, 2024 20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. 21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor. - Prov 14:20-21 ESV BE GENEROUS TO THE POOR In this world, wealth does determine relationships, does it not? It’s a reality that people will befriend someone, who is rich. It’s not surprising. Rich...

Text: Proverbs 14:17-19 (ESV)   17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil bow down before the good, the wicked at the gates of the righteous.   THE PRUDENT IS CROWNED WITH KNOWLEDGE   A person with a short temper is like a volatile substance. A little spark an trigger a big explo...

Text: Proverbs 14:14-16 (ESV)   14 The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways. 15 The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps. 16 One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.   THE PRUDENT GIVES THOUGHT TO HIS STEPS   The "backslider in heart...

Text: Prov 14:11-13 ESV 11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief. - Prov 14:11-13 ESV THE END OF JOY MAY BE GRIEF Outwardly, a concrete house is more durable than a tent. But a "house" built on evil is...

Text: Prov 14:9-10 ESV 9 Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance. 10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy. - Prov 14:9-10 ESV HAVE A SENSITIVE HEART Fools mock at sin. They think it is laughable to seek forgiveness for sin. In most cases, this is because they are hardened by the deceitfulness of sin[Heb 3:13]. Their value is convoluted. Fool...

God’s Word for Today 28 Nov, 2024 5A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. 6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding. 7 Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving. - Prov 14:5-8 ESV LEAVE THE PRESENCE OF A F...

God’s Word for Today 27 Nov, 2024 4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. - Prov 14:4 ESV THE STRENGTH OF AN OX The basketball team, Chicago Bulls, has dominated NBA in the 80’s under the leadership of Michael Jordan. During those years, the bull’s head icon with flaming eyes and towering twin sharp horns became a dominant figure portrayin...

Text: Proverbs 14:1-3 (ESV)   1 The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down. 2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him. 3 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.   WISDOM BUILDS   A wise woman builds her home. She plays an integral part in homemaking. Her i...

Text: Proverbs 13:23-25 (ESV)   23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. 24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. 25 The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.   LOVE AND DISCIPLINE   Out of his diligence, the poor man may till his land and get...

Text: Prov 13:20-22 ESV 20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. 21 Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good. 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. - Prov 13:20-22 ESV WALK WITH THE WISE Definitely, the people we associate with do influence our...

Text: Prov 13:15-19 ESV 15 Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin. 16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. 19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to tur...

God’s Word for Today 21 Nov, 2024 13 Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death. - Prov 13:13-14 ESV DO HONOR THE WORD Honoring the ‘word’ is shown by following good instruction from an authority having godly wisdom.[Prov 1:7] Doing s...

God’s Word for Today 20 Nov, 2024 11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. - Prov 13:11-12 ESV LITTLE BY LITTLE Generally, wealth obtained through instant means like lottery, gambling, and fraud is not valued. Most likely, it will be squandered through excessive spe...

Text: Proverbs 13:9-10 (ESV)   9 The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. 10 By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.   THE LIGHT OF THE RIGHTEOUS REJOICES   The ‘light’ refers to the illumination a person in the ancient Middle East had in his tent. If his oil lamp did not stay lit throughout the entire night, everythi...

Text: Proverbs 13:7-8 (ESV)   7 One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8 The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.   WEALTH INFLUENCES   Whether we recognize it or not, either the possession of wealth or not has its own respective effects to our lives. Verse 7 has two views. Both views are taught in the book of P...

Text: Prov 13:4-6 ESV 4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. 5 The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace. 6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked. - Prov 13:4-6 ESV SIN OVERTHROWS THE WICKED An idle person often daydreams about what they want or what they wish to a...

Text: Prov 13:1-3 ESV 1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 2 From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. 3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. - Prov 13:1-3 ESV GUARDING OUR WORDS, GUARDING OUR LIVES Once again, the father offers his perspe...

God’s Word for Today 14 Nov, 2024 26 One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. 27 Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. 28 In the path of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. - Prov 12:26-28 ESV THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS LIFE We live in a spiritually darkened world....

God’s Word for Today 13 Nov, 2024 25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.. - Prov 12:25 ESV THE BURDEN OF ANXIETY Anxiety has nothing good to give to our lives. It’s an unnecessary burden that weighs us down. The cares of this world can weigh heavily on one’s heart and cause him to despair or feel depressed. Anxiety can not improve our conditions as one sitting...

Text: Proverbs 12:24 (ESV)   24 The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.   THE DILIGENT RULES   The term ‘diligent’ is related to words that imply something sharp or cutting. Thus, the impression is the diligent person refers to someone effective, in control, and is making progress. Other verses imply someone who is hardworking, in contrast to someone laz...

Text: Proverbs 12:23 (ESV)   23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.   SILENCE MEANS PRUDENCE   It is prudent to keep silent. This is true in most cases, isn’t it? It’s better to keep silent when we have nothing good to say, is it not? It's better to say nothing than to babble out something foolish. Even if others might think poorly of the silent person, there...

Text: Prov 12:19-22 ESV 19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. 21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. - Prov 12:19-22 ESV TRUTH ENDURES FOREVER Truthful...

Text: Prov 12:16-18 ESV 16 The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. 17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. 18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. - Prov 12:16-18 ESV THE PRUDENT IGNORES AN INSULT The fortitude of the prudent is his calmness. He restrains th...