Some thoughts on Scripture

Proverbs 19:18--"Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction." In our politically correct society, much pressure has been put on parents not to spank their children. I think this is a mistake. There are parents who do nothing but spoil their children, and there... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 18:24--"A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Upon reading the first part of the verse, I had a sense about it that it was cautioning against having too many casual friends. I cross referenced to the New International... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 17:13--"Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house." To do evil unto others is for one to invite evil upon oneself. God will not reward evil-doers but will allow for evil to come upon them. New Agers call this Karma, but that is to simplistic. People who focus on... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 16:18--"Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirti with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud." Hand in hand with pride comes self-aggrandizement and the distrust or opportunism of those surrounding the conceited one in... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 15:29--"The L ORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous." Part of the process of prayer is the preparation of the heart. God will not hear the prayer of the wicked. If one has done a wicked deed but comes to the Lord with a contrite heart, God will hear that... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 14:12,14--"There is a way that seems right to a man, But the end is the way of death.... The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above." The fool never challenges himself to think beyond himself, that is to take heed to change and... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 13:20-21--"He who walks with wise man will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid." The company one keeps may be critical to how that person fares. If one keeps bad company, one will very likely become... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 12:10--"A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel." Christian Missions express themselves in many ways, but there is one such outreach I had not heard about until yesterday--namely a mission that helps with the veterinary needs in third... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 11:24--"There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty." My late wife had a generous spirit. When she saw a person in need, she did not hesitate to give something to that person. She felt that it was silly and wrong... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 10:19-20--"In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who who restrains his lips is wise. The tongue of the righteous is choise silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little."\ There is no lack of prattling fools, with their mouths flapping incessantly, saying nothing but in... Sign in to see full entry.