Expository Study: Proverbs

Do you ever daydream about being a billionaire so you can influence the world? That sort of covetous attitude is dangerous and unbiblical, as we discuss in this devotional. https://bbfohio.com

There is a time to strive with men. But when there is no cause and no harm done to us, we would be wise to move on. Have you given this any thought? How does this apply to our daily lives? How about social media? We'll discuss these things in today's Proverb Devotional. https://bbfohio.com

While few would openly admit it, the Bible confronts us with the fact that our minds truly are "the Devil's workshop" if we don't control our thoughts and refuse to "go there" when tempted to devise evil plans against another person. We may be tempted by circumstance, by pride, etc. But we simply must refuse to fall into such a state of mind. https://bbfohio.com

Once we establish that a person has a very real need and is unable to meet that need on their own, and we have the means to meet that need what should we do? And when should be do it? https://bbfohio.com

We are not to live in constant fear, nor fear the consequences and desolation that fall upon the wicked. Not even as we see the end time judgments of God fall upon the wicked! Our confidence is in God. He has given His word and He KEEPS it. https://bbfohio.com

We should not withhold good from those to whom it is due. Simple enough, but we will discuss the example of Mother's Day and how easy it is to do so. Don't make things more difficult than they need to be. God hasn't. https://bbfohio.com

Have you given much thought to the fact that all Creation, on Earth and in the entire Universe, came from the MIND of God? Do you know what the word "omniscience" means? These truths add to our understanding of how amazing Jesus Christ, the God who died for our sins, really is. https://bbfohio.com

Are you unable to sleep because you lack the peace of God? Do the concerns of life keep you awake at night with fear and anxiety? Proverbs tells us that if you lack a good, solid relationship with the Lord and are not standing in His wisdom with the understanding and peace that only He can provide, then it will rob you of a peaceful night's rest. https:.//bbfohio.com

It is important to understand the promises of Scripture to those who follow the ways and paths of wisdom with Biblical balance and a touch of reality in order to avoid misunderstanding and discouragement. We discuss this important "reality check". https://bbfohio.com

Where can happiness be found? In the Man Christ Jesus and His wisdom, as opposed to Self, things, stuff, accomplishments or worldly wisdom and knowledge. https://bbfohio.com

Untold numbers shorten their days on this earth simply by living foolishly and not living in the wisdom of God's word. Life is much more valuable than "things" and wisdom is the key to life and practical Christian living. https://bbfohio.com

The believer that despises the chastening of the Lord is a rebellious fool. The wise man will respond to God's loving hand of chastisement with repentance, having a broken heart and contrite spirit. https://bbfohio.com

One of the most sad displays of Laodicean Christianity is also found among professing Bible believers, today. That is greed and disobedience. People who claim to love the Lord and believe the Bible and, yet, have no problem rejecting admonitions like that found in this text. And it is FOOLISH. The WISE will choose to obey. https://bbfohio.com

We look at something that appears to be very simple and straightforward and, yet, so few professing Christians seem to grasp or be able to demonstrate in their lives. https://bbfohio.com

This text describes THE condition of this fallen, wicked world and how important it is that we pull away from the world in the fear of the Lord, submitting our own ideas and opinions to His word. https://bbfohio.com

What is meant when we are told to "Lean not unto thine own understanding"? Is this blind faith? No. It is not blind faith, as we will see in this devotional. https://bbfohio.com

What does it mean to trust in the Lord "with all thine heart"? We discuss some important points that many believers are confused about when it comes to having Jesus IN our hearts and then giving Him ALL of our heart. https://bbfohio.com

What does it really mean to "trust in the Lord"? It must begin with trusting His word and then trusting His Gospel because it is the effect of that foundation that causes us to have the faith to trust Him in this life and the next. https://bbfohio.com

Which way will you go? What path will you follow? Jesus is THE way. But beyond salvation, we must choose to follow Him DAILY. He and His doctrine is the "more perfect way". https://bbfohio.com

When we make "the end" our motivation for living "the now", we are assured of a better life than that of the wicked and transgressors. If you live for Judgment Day, your whole life will be better from the perspective of eternity. https://bbfohio.com

The young man (and ALL men) must be warned about the "strange woman". Her flatteries and lies, her enticements and the consequences of going in unto her. (This is true for the ladies, as well!) https://bbfohio.com

The Christian should use discretion which will keep them away from the way of the evil man. We are told to look for the "red flags" and simply walk away when we see them. We must take a STAND. https://bbfohio.com

Would you like to take good paths? And avoid the wrong path? Only a fool would NOT want this. And God's word provides us with what we need to follow every good path. https://bbfohio.com

The wisdom of God should produce discretion. But what does it mean to be discreet? Sometimes it is clear. Sometimes it is not easy to know what to do or when. But God's word provides guidance and examples to help us to know and live with discretion. https://bbfohio.com

The seven-fold response to those who do "all of the above" we read in verses 1 thru 5. It becomes a cycle of loving God, doing right and receiving wisdom which we then demonstrate in our lives. https://bbfohio.com