Wisdom for the Day - Standing Strong

Send us Fan Mail Mariah Coble  30  No human wisdom or understanding or plan      can stand against the Lord. 31  The horse is prepared for the day of battle,      but the victory belongs to the Lord. Verse 30 Some people think that selfish ambitions are wise (James 3:14-15). This is not really wisdom, and it cannot defeat God. Some people think that they are clever. They think that there is no God...

Send us Fan Mail Ashton McAlpin 28  A false witness will be cut off,      but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.  29  The wicked bluff their way through,      but the virtuous think before they act. Verse 28 God punishes people who lie. Lies are evil (Deuteronomy 5:20, Mark 10:19). But a good listener will say helpful things. Such a person learns from what he hears. So his words will not...

Send us Fan Mail Cassie McClellan  25  Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,      for their hands refuse to work. 26  Some people are always greedy for more,      but the godly love to give! 27  The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,      especially when it is offered with wrong motives. The first proverb was especially true in the past, when the proverb was written. Back then...

Send us Fan Mail Alayna Steedley 22  The wise conquer the city of the strong      and level the fortress in which they trust. 23  Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,      and you will stay out of trouble. 24  Mockers are proud and haughty;      they act with boundless arrogance. Verse 22 warns powerful people not to rely on their own strength. God's wisdom will always win in the end....

Send us Fan Mail Rhianna Coble  19  It’s better to live alone in the desert      than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife. 20  The wise have wealth and luxury,      but fools spend whatever they get. 21  Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love      will find life, righteousness, and honor. The first proverb is similar to the one recently. I mentioned that "woman" could be repla...

Send us Fan Mail Tianna Coble 16  The person who strays from common sense      will end up in the company of the dead. 17  Those who love pleasure become poor;      those who love wine and luxury will never be rich. 18  The wicked are punished in place of the godly,      and traitors in place of the honest. Verse 16 warns that if people stray from wisdom and understanding, they risk facing serious...

Send us Fan Mail  Ava Belcher  13  Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor      will be ignored in their own time of need. 14  A secret gift calms anger;      a bribe under the table pacifies fury. 15  Justice is a joy to the godly,      but it terrifies evildoers. Verse 13 God cares about poor people. We also should care about them, and try to help them. If we do this, then God will he...

Send us Fan Mail Liam Baker  10  Evil people desire evil;      their neighbors get no mercy from them. 11  If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;      if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser. 12  The Righteous One knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked;      he will bring disaster on them. Verse 10 This man is wicked. He does not want to do the right things....

Send us Fan Mail Wicked Guilty 7  The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,      because they refuse to do what is just. 8  The guilty walk a crooked path;      the innocent travel a straight road. 9  It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic      than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home. Verse 7 Many evil people love to be cruel. They use cruelty to get money. They use cruelty t...

Send us Fan Mail Poverty and Prosperity 4  Haughty eyes, a proud heart,      and evil actions are all sin. 5  Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,      but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. 6  Wealth created by a lying tongue      is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap. Verse 4 Evil people are proud. They think that they are more important than other people. And evil people think that the...

Send us Fan Mail God’s Measure  1 The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord;      he guides it wherever he pleases. 2  People may be right in their own eyes,      but the Lord examines their heart. 3  The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just      than when we offer him sacrifices. Verse 1 God directs both good and evil kings. God directed King Nebuchadnezzar...

Send us Fan Mail Silver Foxes 29  The glory of the young is their strength;      the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old. 30  Physical punishment cleanses away evil;      such discipline purifies the heart. Verse 29 We respect a youth’s strength. We call young people ‘champions’ and ‘heroes’ when they win in sports. We must also respect old people. Their grey hair reminds us about t...

Send us Fan Mail Light and Love 27  The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,      exposing every hidden motive. 28  Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;      his throne is made secure through love. Verse 27 God even knows our thoughts. He knows whether our plans are good or evil. Other people might think that we are good and honest. But God knows the truth.  Really, it tells us t...

Send us Fan Mail Traps and Threshers  25  Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God      and only later counting the cost. 26  A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat,      then runs his threshing wheel over them. Verse 25 Judges 11:30-40 explains this. Jephthah promised to kill and to give to God, whatever greeted him first. He expected an animal to greet him. However, his daughter g...

Send us Fan Mail Lilly Anderson 22  Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”      Wait for the Lord to handle the matter. 23  The Lord detests double standards;      he is not pleased by dishonest scales. 24  The Lord directs our steps,      so why try to understand everything along the way? Verse 22 Sometimes we want to punish people who hurt us. This is not a good attitude. We should forgive...

Send us Fan Mail Gossip and Insults  19  A gossip goes around telling secrets,      so don’t hang around with chatterers. 20  If you insult your father or mother,      your light will be snuffed out in total darkness. 21  An inheritance obtained too early in life      is not a blessing in the end. Verse 19 You cannot trust this man. He gossips, so he will tell your secrets to everyone. I mean, rea...

Send us Fan Mail Rocky Bread 16  Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.      Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners. 17  Stolen bread tastes sweet,      but it turns to gravel in the mouth. 18  Plans succeed through good counsel;      don’t go to war without wise advice. Verse 16 You cannot trust this man’s promise. He has promised on behalf of a foreigner. Perhaps the man...

Send us Fan Mail Bed Without Supper  13  If you love sleep, you will end in poverty.      Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat! 14  The buyer haggles over the price, saying, “It’s worthless,”      then brags about getting a bargain! 15  Wise words are more valuable      than much gold and many rubies. Verse 13 This is similar to Proverbs 19:15. Sleep is good, but it is not good to...

Send us Fan Mail Ears and Eyes 11  Even children are known by the way they act,      whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right. 12  Ears to hear and eyes to see—      both are gifts from the Lord. Verse 11 A good child behaves well. A bad child behaves badly. We test children by their actions. God tests everybody by their actions. We all must do the things that please God. (Matthew 7:...

Send us Fan Mail I Am Free  9  Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart;      I am pure and free from sin”? 10  False weights and unequal measures—      the Lord detests double standards of every kind. Verse 9 We cannot say this. Only Jesus can truly say this. However, if we trust in God, then God forgives our evil actions. We are God’s children. We do not continue to do evil things (1 John 3:9). Bu...

Send us Fan Mail Godly Walks and Sits  7  The godly walk with integrity;      blessed are their children who follow them. 8  When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence,      distinguishing the bad from the good. Verse 7 The children benefit if their father is honest. If we are honest and good, then God will help our children.  The first proverb reminds us that righteous people live w...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding Friends 5  Though good advice lies deep within the heart,      a person with understanding will draw it out. 6  Many will say they are loyal friends,      but who can find one who is truly reliable? Verse 5 Sometimes it is difficult to help a friend. Often a friend does not want to talk. He does not want to explain his problems. A wise person will speak gently to his...

Send us Fan Mail Lazy Fights  3  Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;      only fools insist on quarreling. 4  Those too lazy to plow in the right season      will have no food at the harvest. Verse 3 A wise man tries not to argue. He is polite - see Acts 26:2-3. Sometimes he says nothing, to avoid an argument - see Mark 14:61. But sometimes he must speak, although other people will be angry (Mark...

Send us Fan Mail Drunk Lions 1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.      Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. 2  The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar;      to rouse his anger is to risk your life. Verse 1 A drunk might say that alcohol is like a friend to him. Solomon does not agree. A friend would not insult you. But wine and beer do this. Alcohol insults your mind and confuses y...

Send us Fan Mail Corrupt Mocker 28  A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice;      the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil. 29  Punishment is made for mockers,      and the backs of fools are made to be beaten. Verse 28 The first line is like James 2:10. If a witness lies, then the judge might make the wrong decision. Because of this, the law will be unfair. A guilty man might go free. An inno...