What defines you? Is it your clothes, the people you’re with, your car, or your job? In a world where we’re often judged by our possessions, we strive for bigger houses, better cars, and the latest technology. Yet, in Proverbs 22:1, we read: “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed… Continue reading Pro 22v1 – A good name
Have you ever played chess or a board game like Risk where you need to try and outstrategize your friend and win? Competition is tough, pride is on the line, and winning is the goal. But what if I told you a secret to winning every time? Just like we strategize in games, life has… Continue reading Pro 21v31 – Choose your side
I have an exciting verse to share with you today from Proverbs 20:27: “The spirit of man is the lamp of God, searching all his innermost parts.” Some versions refer to “the breath of man.” This implies every breath you take is God’s light in your conscience, your moral compass. You can choose to brighten… Continue reading Pro 20v27 – Breathing God
Have you ever lent money to God? I know that sounds crazy. How can we lend money to God when everything is his? The entire universe. Even our money is his. So, it’s ridiculous to ask this question. But, the wise writer of Proverbs tells us that we can actually lend money to God. “Whoever… Continue reading Pro 19v17 – The ridiculous question
Ever heard the saying, “Empty vessels make the most noise”? This concept is rooted in the message of Proverbs 18:2, which reads, “Fools find no pleasure in understanding, but delight in airing their own opinions”. What is understanding, you may ask? The answer to that also lies in Proverbs 9:10, where we read, “The fear… Continue reading Pro 18v2 – Empty Vessels
Proverbs 17:3 states, “Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart.” Each and every day, we are being tested, from the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep. We are being thrown into a fire, a furnace. Anything that is fake, plastic, and not pure gets… Continue reading Pro 17v3 – The furnace
Can you place these words into the correct order – destruction, honour, humility, pride? Knowing the correct order will change your life. We have all seen it, the classic scene when someone boasts about something, and moments later, they come crashing down. The internet is full of videos laughing at people when this happens. Yet,… Continue reading Pro 16v18 – Pride before Fall
Proverbs 15:19 states, “The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway.” This highlights an important concept: work was actually God’s idea. Notable figures like Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Lydia and even Jesus had jobs. All work requires mental and physical effort, which is… Continue reading Pro 15v19 – The lazy man
Have you ever lost it or lost control of yourself when you’re angry or mad? What if I saw you getting angry and said, “You’re a fool”? What would you think? Or, what if I saw you getting mad and said, “Hey, you’re behaving foolishly”? How would you feel? You would probably get even angrier… Continue reading Pro 14v29 – You’re a fool!
Have you ever met someone who seemed to shine with happiness but later found out that deep down, they aren’t happy at all? We often see this with celebrities. This is because the source of their joy is artificial and temporary. Proverbs likens this to a lamp, which in Bible time would have been a… Continue reading Pro 13v9 – The light or the lamp?