Solomon may also be warning us about how to be wary of hatred taking over our own heart. Hatred is not an emotionally healthy goal. It is th

The clear implication is that one must make sure that one does not talk behind our wives’ or spouses’ back in disparaging ways because it wi

We declare that it is not wrong, but is in fact "healthy," for a person to pursue their own sexual pleasure to the point of using

This is a proverb about parenting to parents. Solomon is painting a picture of an adult child who is a delight. It is this image that is so

You and I have been amazingly designed to live, move, choose, and glorify God in this space we inhabit. We were made to accomplish something

In this proverb Solomon says that the person who acts with an inordinate amount of self-importance goes by three names: Pride, Haughty, Scof

No matter how much you think you are in control, there are all kinds of things which control your destiny that you have little or no control

The sluggard is not the person who never starts something. That kind of laziness is easy to spot.  Solomon is warning us about the person wh

When a man finds himself in a marriage where his wife could meet his deepest needs and become his best friend, then this is a reason for gre

It is clear that the person who has a firm grasp on wisdom is the one who grasps real connections, reactions, and interactions with real peo

Solomon wants to shake us out of our normal response to others. We want to tell people what is wrong and needs attention. But, instead, if w

The wise have a path that they are on which keeps adding to their life. This path that they are following is on an upward angle in that thei

The crown is that which is obvious to others of your level of honor and prestige. When a person lives a wise life, there are evidences all o

Solomon points out that the parents who do not take the time to really correct and guide their children don't love them; they love thems

You either make yourself work hard or someone else will make you work hard. It is your choice, but you will work hard. It is always more ple

This proverb is one of a string of proverbs that deals with wealth. Solomon comes at this topic from a number of different angles. But he wa

The difference is striking between the wicked and the righteous. The wicked are self-consumed; the righteous think of others and are God-ori

You and I have been amazingly designed to live, move, choose, and glorify God in this space we inhabit. We were made to accomplish something

Solomon describes God's application of wisdom to the infinite number of possibilities as though He is birthing this world through the ap

Yes, it pays to be wise. It seems like the teenager who is selfish, proud, immoral, a liar, and even a thief is having all the fun and reall