PROVERBS 13:4 – The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. THEME OF THE DAY. GROWING IN CHRIST. Ask any Christian this question, “Do you want to grow in grace, knowledge, and intimacy with the Lord Jesus?”, and the answer should be, “Of course I do. I desire to know the Lord…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Proverbs
PROVERBS 10:19 – When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. THEME OF THE DAY. BE CAREFUL OF MANY WORDS. It is a sure thing because the Bible, and particularly, today’s scripture tells us it is a sure thing. If we must always give an opinion in a conversation; if we must always strive to…
PROVERBS 10:7 – The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. THEME OF THE DAY. HOW WILL WE BE REMEMBERED? Maybe it is morbid, but I don’t think so. In fact, it is just the opposite. I think it is healthy. And maybe some of you experience this same thought. It goes like this…
PROVERBS 6:9-11 – How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. THEME OF THE DAY. THE DANGERS IN THE SIN OF PROCRASTINATION. Today’s scripture is one…
PROVERBS 5:21 – For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths. THEME OF THE DAY. LIVING IN HIS PRESENCE. The theme of today’s nugget contains both a truth that is unchanging and an awareness we must cultivate. Obviously, all human beings – Christians and non-Christians – live in the presence of the living…
PROVERBS 4:23-27 – Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you. Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right…