Three Definitions of an idol: 1. An “idol” can refer to either an object worshipped as a deity or a person who is greatly admired….. 2. Anything that we come to rely on for some blessing, or help, or guidance in the place of a wholehearted reliance on the true and living God ….. 3. someone whoContinue reading “Idols:….Of what are they constructed?”
Category Archives: Proverbs
Integrity….Is it only an OT concept?
Comment: Beginning in Genesis and mentioned in the historical books the word ‘integrity’ is frequently mentioned in the wisdom books. It is mentioned at least sixteen times. However, it is not found in the NT books, although it would be worth checking if the concept is there. In the Old Testament we have – GenContinue reading “Integrity….Is it only an OT concept?”
‘Christian’….What does it mean?
Comment: After nearly 5 years of writing this devotional I have decided to keep on as long as I am physically able and feel that it is what God wants me to do – I will still use the ESV translation but sometimes do a topical word study. Every day I will quote a Proverb,Continue reading “‘Christian’….What does it mean?”
Selected verses : Fools can mean different things….
Ps 14 1c The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” – There is a period in the life of many people when they hassle with issues of eternity and they may doubt who is, or if there is, a Supreme Being. This passage isn’t referring to them but to those who afterContinue reading “Selected verses : Fools can mean different things….”
Proverbe 20: 22-30….Proverbs express principles not laws!
Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you. – In reading proverbs we need to think deeply and honestly. For instance in the first one today, it should not and hopefully does not apply to a judge when a murderer is found guilty by a legal court!Continue reading “Proverbe 20: 22-30….Proverbs express principles not laws!”
Proverbs 20: 11-21….Gems for our finding!
Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright. – It is sometimes very obvious within minutes that stricter discipline and more thorough training is necessary. The observer suffers but the child much more when training is deficient!The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the LORD hasContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 11-21….Gems for our finding!”
Proverbs 20: 1-10….Ten wise sayings!
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. – If only many would learn this earlier. When I was director of surgery in a 600 bed hospital we had to close down one of our two orthopaedic wards when an beer carrying strike went onContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 1-10….Ten wise sayings!”
Proverbs 19: 21-29….More gems!
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. – God gives a long leash to mankind but He is always in control!22 What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. –Continue reading “Proverbs 19: 21-29….More gems!”
Proverbs 19: 11-20….Anger, Family Life, Threatened murder!
*11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.*12 A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.*13 A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. #*14Continue reading “Proverbs 19: 11-20….Anger, Family Life, Threatened murder!”
Proverbs 19: 1-10….Reading this is like walking through a Field of Gems!
1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.4 Wealth bringsContinue reading “Proverbs 19: 1-10….Reading this is like walking through a Field of Gems!”
As I read it! 