Category: A Faith in Process

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…

6 For the Lord gives wisdom;    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.7 He holds success in store for the upright,    he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,8 for he guards the course of the just    and protects the way of his faithful ones.Proverbs 2:6-8 NIV *** “He who is taught of God understands the whole law of justice, mercy, righteousness, and truth;…

2 My son, if you accept my words    and store up my commands within you,2 turning your ear to wisdom    and applying your heart to understanding—3 indeed, if you call out for insight    and cry aloud for understanding,4 and if you look for it as for silver    and search for it as for hidden treasure,5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord    and find the…

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 1:7 NIV Humanity has a long difficulty with this. Consider the Garden of Eden. When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it….

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,2 Timothy 3:16 NIV *** “We’re living in the ‘information age,’ but we certainly aren’t living in the ‘age of wisdom.’ Many people who are wizards with their computers seem to be amateurs when it comes to making a success out of their…

Teach us to number our days,that we may gain a heart of wisdom.Psalm 90:12 NIV *** “As the old year retires and a new one is born, we commit into the hands of our Creator the happenings of the past year and ask for direction and guidance in the new one. May He grant us…

I am confident that the Creator, who has begun such a great work among you, will not stop in mid-design but will keep perfecting you until the day Jesus the Anointed, our Liberating King, returns to redeem the world.Philippians 1:6 The Voice *** May today be peace within.May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where…