Solomon is instructing those who would be wise that when they are in a situation to exploit a shortage, even more than it is, so that prices

This is one of those leadership-lessons proverbs. Solomon is saying that as a leader you cannot afford to hire or use the lazy person becaus

We have a tendency to think Jesus is saying to be loving to other people and they will be loving back to you. But that is not what Jesus is

Solomon wants to emphasize the point that God, during the planning process for the universe, evaluated all the possible worlds and options u

Solomon is trying to give us a bigger perspective because when you are under the influence of adultery, it feels like it is love and it is d

Before you get under the spell of a temptation you should examine it under the bright light of day.

We must desire righteousness as opposed to immorality or personal selfishness. Fundamentally we must want things to go right – what is right

God has a prescribed path through life that we are to run. It is a race. It is particular to us. It has difficulties and obstacles. It has o

Wisdom looks to the long-distant future and looks for that choice that allows God to receive great glory, others to win, and you to win.

If you want deep interactive and caring relationships, you must have your emotions, aggressiveness, and desires under control.  Relationship

This is the interesting reaction of wisdom personified to the troubles that those who are selfish, impulsive, and rebellious bring on themse

She did not sell herself cheap, auctioning off her soul for pieces of her body. But instead she developed a deep soul and industriousness in

It is wise to anticipate your needs well before they actually occur. In this way you are not caught off guard.

This proverb tells us that when you tremble or are frightened by what others will do or by what they want you to do, you will be put in a ca

Be very careful of feeling the need that you must get your way all the time.  You should really be pushing for God's way, not your way.