More Than This Mess

Understand justice, avoid partiality, oppression is wicked -- but we must define those the way God does. Also: if we refuse to listen to God, why should we expect Him to listen to us? (Spoiler: we shouldn't.) But in the midst of correction and sober warnings, there is hope: WHOEVER confesses and renounces his sin will find mercy! ❤️ Join me to read and discuss chapter 28! And please comment below...

The wounds of a friend are faithful, bitter things can be sweet, and iron sharpens iron -- but that has to hurt, right? Sometimes wisdom seems counterintuitive (or painful)! Join me to read and discuss chapter 27 -- and please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you! 00:00...

Fools put themselves and others in danger, and cause all kinds of problems...but pride is even worse. 😬 Proverbs 26 covers fools, slackers, people who think they know it all, meddlers, gaslighters, gossips, and liars -- did you know lying is an expression of hatred? Join me to read and discuss the wisdom in this chapter! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noti...

The beauty of a wise rebuke, mourning with those who have heavy hearts, the heaping of burning coals (huh?), and...don't be that guy! Plus much more, of course. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 25! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you! 00:57 Intro 01: Read...

Want to be strong? Get wisdom and knowledge! Also: God calls us to rescue and restrain those who are heading toward death, and He forbids us from gloating when our enemies fall and from partiality in our judging...but He does tell us to judge! 🤯 Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 24! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might...

We can influence our cravings! Because of Jesus, we can direct and guide our hearts -- we don't have to let our feelings lead us. Isn't that comforting? Also: buy truth, and do not sell it! A profound instruction. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 23! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might app...

You've probably heard, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." But have you heard, "There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!"? Join me to read and discuss all the interesting verses in Proverbs 22! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that...

When we think more highly of ourselves than we ought (which is pride), that affects how we see everything in life. Yikes! Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 21! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you! 00:00 Intro 00:51 Reading Proverbs 21 04:43 Proverbs 21: 1-...

God knows all our hidden secrets, all our true motives and intentions -- the bad news is that no one is pure; we have *all* sinned. But there's really good news: He still loves us!! ❤️ Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 20! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from y...

Motivation and effort and passion are awesome -- unless they're poured into the wrong things. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 19! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you! 00:00 Intro 00:48 Reading Proverbs 19 04:24 Proverbs 19: 1-5 Zeal without knowledge is...

It's tempting to think we know more than we do, but if we're wise we'll seek knowledge and delight in true understanding. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 18! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Reading Proverbs 18 03:53...

Who are you listening to? Have you noticed? Where is your focus? Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 17! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you! 00:00 Intro 00:38 Reading Proverbs 17 04:02 Proverbs 17: 1-4 The Lord "tests" hearts (v3); Who are you...

It seems like Proverbs 16 has all the hard verses! This is a longer video, because I didn't want to skip over any of those difficult parts. I don't have all the answers, but let's pursue right understanding together!! And please let me know in the comments what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear...

God acknowledges our emotions -- but doesn't want them to be in charge of us! We don't have to pretend things are fine when they're not, but we do have hope to hold on to. Read with me through Proverbs chapter 15! Let me know in the comments what you learned, what else you noticed, what questions you might have -- I'd love to hear from you! 00:00 Intro 00:43 Reading Proverbs 15 04:35 Proverbs 15:...

God acknowledges that life is messy. But some mess is worthwhile, and even good! Read with me through Proverbs chapter 14! Let me know in the comments what you learned, what else you noticed, what questions you might have -- I'd love to hear from you! 00:00 Intro 00:39 Reading Proverbs 14 04:53 Proverbs 14: 1-5 Life is messy (v4) 09:59 Proverbs 14: 6-10 Fools don't know they're foolish...

Wisdom protects us! And the Lord gives satisfaction to those who look to Him and walk in His ways. Read with me through Proverbs chapter 13! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what questions you might have. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Reading Proverbs 13 03:53 Proverbs 13: 1-5 Sluggards want but won't work (v4) 08:53 Proverbs 13: 6-10 Wisdom protects, sin attacks (v6) 13:54 Proverbs 1...

Even in the midst of telling us how to live, God cares about our anxiety. ❤️‍🩹 Read with me through Proverbs chapter 12! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 00:00 Intro 00:37 Reading Proverbs 12 04:05 Proverbs 12: 1-4 Root of the righteous (v3) 13:25 Proverbs 12: 5-8 17:23 Proverbs 12: 9-12 When "kindness" is cruel (v10); fruit of t...

God's ways are objectively good and objectively helpful for us -- and anything outside His ways is objectively harmful. Read with me through Proverbs chapter 11! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Reading Proverbs 11 04:34 Proverbs 11: 1-6 13:09 Proverbs 11: 7-12 18:14 Proverbs 11: 13-18 23:44 Proverbs 11: 19-24 32:07 Pr...

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 10! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 00:00 Intro 00:38 Reading Proverbs 10 04:23 Intro to Chapter 10 (& future chapters) 05:23 Proverbs 10: 1-8 11:33 Proverbs 10: 9-16 20:06 Proverbs 10: 17-24 27:12 Proverbs 10: 25-32 33:54 Conclusion My website: https://MoreThanThisMess.com Wisdom Series (Proverbs)...

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 9! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 00:00 Intro | Why the BSB? 02:25 Reading Proverbs 9 04:16 Brief recap of Proverbs 1-9: "Why wisdom?" 05:14 Proverbs 9: 1-6 Wisdom personified -- she invites everyone 10:36 Proverbs 9: 7-9 Reproof & correction: how do you respond? 16:04 Proverbs 9: 10-12...

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 8! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 00:00 Intro 00:39 Reading Proverbs 8 04:08 Proverbs 8: 1-4 Wisdom calls to everyone 05:06 Proverbs 8: 5-11 The value & goodness of wisdom 16:53 Proverbs 8: 12-16 To fear the Lord is to hate evil 21:16 Proverbs 8: 17-21 The inheritance of wisdom 27:12 Proverbs 8: 2...

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 7! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Reading Proverbs 7 03:08 Proverbs 7: 1-5 Stay close to wisdom (and why) 05:45 Proverbs 7: 6-11 The cautionary tale begins: toying with temptation 11:43 Proverbs 7: 10-20 Temptation lurks & pounces 16:55 Proverbs 7: 21 Don't be persuadable whe...

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 6! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 0:00 Intro 0:39 Reading Proverbs 6 4:04 Proverbs 6: 1-5 Warning against guarantee a loan 6:23 Proverbs 6: 6-11 Warning against laziness 11:43 Proverbs 6: 12-15 Wicked people -- what does "worthless" mean? 15:40 Proverbs 6: 16-19 Things God hates 21:00 Prover...

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 5! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Reading Proverbs 5 02:56 Proverbs 5: 1-2 04:37 Proverbs 5: 3-6 09:38 Proverbs 5: 7-8 Avoid temptation! 12:48 Proverbs 5: 9-14 16:43 Proverbs 5: 15-20 21:32 Proverbs 5: 21-23 27:20 Conclusion My website: MoreThanThisMess.com Why Does Sin Earn Death? B...

Read with me through Proverbs chapter 4! Let me know in the comments what else you noticed and what other questions you might have. 0:00 Intro 0:44 Reading Proverbs 4 3:32 A word of caution 4:25 Proverbs 4: 1-9 The beginning of wisdom: get wisdom! 12:17 Proverbs 4: 10-17 Benefits of wisdom; hold on to wisdom; avoid evil 15:20 Proverbs 4: 18-19 Light vs darkness 19:15 Proverbs 4: 20-27 Diligence. G...