Some thoughts on Scripture

Proverbs 9:4-6, 16-18--" 'Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!' As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, 'Come, eat of my bread And drink of the wine I have mixed, Forsake foolishness and live, And go in the way of understanding.... 'Whoever is simple, let him turn in here'; And as... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 8:29--"When He assigned to the sea its limit, So that the waters would not transgress His command, When He marked out the foundations of the earth." When I consider the earth and the natural laws that exist in conjunction with it, I am in awe. It is the work of God. He demonstrates His... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 7:22--"Immediately he went after her as an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of stocks." A contemporary example that comes to my mind is from the story of Pinocchio --of which I saw the movie as a child--where there was the trap known as Pleasure Island. Rebellious... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 6:19--"A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren." Essentially, the above verse characterizes gossip. People are mistaken if they think gossip is just innocent mischief. It has the potential to sully one's reputation. Gossipers may be motivated by finding... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 5:21--"For the ways of man are before the eyes f the L ORD, And He ponders all his paths." The thought of this can be overwhelming. Just as God knows the number of hairs upon our heads, he also knows all of our actions, all our thoughts, all our motivations. If our fellow man was doing all... Sign in to see full entry.

Pvoverbs 4:18-19--"But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble." It is refreshing to be around people who have a sunny disposition. "They light up the room." "They... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 3:5-6--"Trust in the L ORD with all all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." To give over your heart to another is a vulnerable thing, but it is the worthwhile step of trust. The other option is to continue to... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 2:3--"Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding." Discernment is a good quality to have. Discernment allows one to separate out false messages or teachings from true ones. Discernment is not taken in by hype and hoopla. Perhaps one is best allocated with... Sign in to see full entry.

Proverbs 1:7,28-29--"The fear of the L ORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.... Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me. Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the L ORD."... Sign in to see full entry.

Psalm 150:1--"Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament." The common concept of sanctuary, as it is used in the Hebrew in the Old Testament is that of a structure set apart for the worship of God. However, even as King Solomon set about to build the temple, he acknowledged that... Sign in to see full entry.