Category: A Faith in Process

When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but with humility comes wisdom.Proverbs 11:2 NIV *** “Humility, the place of entire dependence on God, is the first duty and the highest virtue of the creature, and the root of every virtue. And so pride, or the loss of this humility, is the root of every sin and evil.”Andrew…

Hatred stirs up conflict,but love covers over all wrongs.Proverbs 10:12 NIV Love makes everything lovely; hate concentrates itself on the one thing hated. George Macdonald Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. Martin Luther King, Jr. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;    bind them around…

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.For through wisdom your days will be many,and years will be added to your life.If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.Proverbs 9:10-12 NIV *** “We are ever beginning; every morning we start afresh;…

Before Martin Luther King, Jr. was known as a social activist, he was a Baptist preacher. These are his words. *** Something should remind us once more that the great things in this universe are things that we never see. *** Faith can give us courage to face the uncertainties of the future. *** Use…

Proverbs 8:12-17 NIV 12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;    I possess knowledge and discretion.  “Prudence is defined, wisdom applied to practice; so wherever true wisdom is, it will lead to action.” Adam Clarke *** 13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil;    I hate pride and arrogance,    evil behavior and perverse speech. “God’s people partake of the Divine nature, and so have…

To avoid doing the things God hates, hold fast to the teachings and truths in God’s word. 20 My son, keep your father’s command    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.21 Bind them always on your heart;    fasten them around your neck.22 When you walk, they will guide you;    when you sleep, they will watch over you;    when you awake, they will speak…

16 These six things the Lord hates;Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:17 A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying tongue,And hands that shed innocent blood,18 A heart that creates wicked plans,Feet that run swiftly to evil,19 A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.Proverbs 6:16-19…

Above all else, guard your heart,for everything you do flows from it.Proverbs 4:23 NIV “The metaphor implies, according to Delitzsch, not only that life has its fountains in the heart, ‘but also that the direction which it takes is determined by the heart.’” Bruce K. Waltke *** Keep your mouth free of perversity;keep corrupt talk far…

Proverbs is not so much concerning itself with ceremonial religion here as it is exhorting the reader to demonstrate gratitude toward and confidence in God (rather than in wealth).” Duane A. Garrett *** Honor the Lord with your wealth,with the firstfruits of all your crops;then your barns will be filled to overflowing,and your vats will brim over with new…

Proverbs 3:5-8 NIV 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart    and lean not on your own understanding; *** “This trust is not the mere cold assent of enlightened judgment. It is trust…with all your heart. It is a childlike, unwavering confidence in our Father’s well-proved wisdom, faithfulness, and love.” Charles Bridges *** 6 in all your ways submit…