Saturday September 2: Proverbs 17 Key Verse to consider: Verse 17 – “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Question to ponder: Do you have a friend like the one described in verse 17 – are you a friend like the one described in verse 17? “A … Continue reading Day 236 – Proverbs 17
Month: August 2017
Day 234 – Proverbs 14
Wednesday August 30: Proverbs 14 Key Verse to consider: Verses 26-27-- “He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.” Question to ponder: We are encouraged … Continue reading Day 234 – Proverbs 14
Day 233 – Proverbs 13
Tuesday August 29: Proverbs 13 Key Verse to consider: Verses 5-6 – “The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace. Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.” Question to ponder: Do you enjoy instruction from others, and most importantly, from the Lord? If you … Continue reading Day 233 – Proverbs 13
Day 232 – Proverbs 12
Monday August 28: Proverbs 12 Key Verse to consider: Verse 22 – “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.” Question to ponder: Do you “love discipline” or do you “hate correction”? Who in your life has permission to share constructive criticism – if no one has this … Continue reading Day 232 – Proverbs 12
Day 231 – Proverbs 11
Sunday August 27: Proverbs 11 Key Verse to consider: Verses 24-25 – “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Questions to ponder: Proverbs 11 shares several very wise teachings on a variety … Continue reading Day 231 – Proverbs 11
Day 230 – Proverbs 10
Saturday August 26: Proverbs 10 Key Verse to consider: Verse 9 – “The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.” Question to ponder: How would you define righteousness in the life of a Christ Follower? How are you at accepting discipline? Have you be convicted … Continue reading Day 230 – Proverbs 10
Day 229 – Proverbs 9
Friday August 25: Proverbs 9 Key Verses to consider: Verses 10 and 12 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding . . . If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.” … Continue reading Day 229 – Proverbs 9
Day 228 – Proverbs 8
Thursday August 24: Proverbs 8 Key Verse to consider: Verses 10-11-- “Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies and nothing you desire can compare with her.” Question to ponder: Verse 13 – “To fear the Lord is to hate evil” – how … Continue reading Day 228 – Proverbs 8
Day 227 – Proverbs 7
Wednesday August 23: Proverbs 7 Key Verse to consider: Verse 2 -- ”Keep my commandments and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.” Question to ponder: Further teaching and wisdom in Proverbs 7 on the issue/problem of adultery – sounds like this is NOT just a 21st century … Continue reading Day 227 – Proverbs 7
Day 226 – Proverbs 6
Tuesday August 22: Proverbs 6 Key Verse to consider: Verses 16-19 – “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours … Continue reading Day 226 – Proverbs 6