Verses 33-35 God deals with different people differently. Verse 33 God will do good things for us if we obey him. He is kind to us, and he is kind to our homes too. The word ‘home’ shows that God will help our families also. Contrast this with the evil…
Verse 31 People like to follow a leader. They might copy a film star. They might act like their teacher. They could behave like their ruler. We must be careful if we choose a model. If we copy an evil person, then we shall become evil. Even a holy person…
v29 Your neighbour trusts you. Do not plot against him! Do not hurt him! v30 Do not accuse an innocent man. He is not guilty, and he has not hurt you. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2272735/support)
Jesus said, ‘Love your neighbour as much as you love yourself!’ (Mark 12:31) In Luke 10:30-37, Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). A Samaritan was a person from a nation that the people from Jerusalem disliked (John 4:9). Jesus told his story to explain the word…
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Have you ever found yourself questioning the relevance of church in our fast-paced, digital world? Join me, Rick Yuhas, as I sit down with leadership coach Dr. Johnny Walker to tackle this and many other provocative questions about modern church dynamics. With a friendship spanning three decades, Dr. Walker and…
v25 Do not fear sudden dangers! An evil man will lose everything. v26 But God will protect you. He will save you from dangers. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2272735/support)
This is another passage that compares life with a journey. This passage teaches us that God will protect us. We have nothing to fear. Many Psalms teach a similar lesson. See Psalm 121, Psalm 46:1, and Psalm 62:2. Verse 24 gives us special comfort. We cannot protect ourselves at night.…
Are you managing your money, or is it managing you? Tune in as I, Rick, unravel the spiritual threads woven into the fabric of finance on the Renewed Mindset show. This week, I peel away the common misconceptions that surround money, guiding you through the biblical lens of fiscal responsibility.…
Ever wonder why some Christians, despite following a faith deeply rooted in love and kindness, come across as harsh or judgmental? It's a puzzling paradox we're set to unravel, as we delve deep into the misconceptions and misinterpretations that might contribute to such behavior. From exploring how a sense of…
Verse 22 reminds us of verse 3. Verse 3 tells us to wear love about our necks. In many countries, women display their beautiful objects. They wear gold, silver and precious stones on chains about their necks. Verse 22 encourages us. There are plenty of beautiful things for us. Right…
We all need wisdom. Even God used his wisdom to make the world. This paragraph is similar to John 1:1-3. ‘In the beginning was the word. The word was with God. The word was God. He was with God in the beginning. God made everything by his word. He made…
The happiness that wisdom brings is not just an emotion. This is the same happiness that Jesus describes in Matthew 5:3-12. When God forgives our evil actions, we receive his joy in our spirits. Sometimes our lives will still be difficult. Sometimes, we shall be very sad. Even then, God…
You can put your money in a bank. The bank will pay you an income. However, the bank is not as good as Wisdom. If you give your life to Wisdom, she will pay more than any bank. No bank can make your life longer. But Wisdom can give a…
In Proverbs 1:20-33, Solomon describes wisdom as a woman. This happens again in Proverbs 3:13-18. There is a difference. In Proverbs 1, Wisdom is angry with evil people. They have refused her advice. In Proverbs 3, we read about the people who love Wisdom. Wisdom brings good things to them;…
Are you managing your money, or is it managing you? Tune in as I, Rick, unravel the spiritual threads woven into the fabric of finance on the Renewed Mindset show. This week, I peel away the common misconceptions that surround money, guiding you through the biblical lens of fiscal responsibility.…
Many people do not want to learn how to behave well. They want to choose how they will live their lives. God is our father. A father teaches his son. Sometimes, the father must correct or punish his son. In the same way, God corrects us. God does not correct…
There is a wrong type of wisdom. Verse 7 mentions ‘your own wisdom’. There is also a wrong type of intelligence. Verse 5 mentions ‘your own intelligence’. There is a difference between our own wisdom and God’s wisdom. Also, there is a difference between our own intelligence and God’s intelligence.…
*Martin Luthor King Jr. Day Love and trust should not be just ideas. We must not remember them today, and then forget them tomorrow. They must be part of our lives. They should guide every decision. Verses 5 and 6 are very important. It is a good idea to learn…
Verse 1 Chapter 3 begins, as usual, with advice for Solomon’s son. Solomon encourages his son to remember his commands. The son must remember the words. But he should also aim for a deeper experience. Wisdom should enter his heart. Wisdom should guide his thoughts. Wisdom should control his emotions…
The land God gave land to the nation of Israel. He warned them to follow his commands. If the nation turned away from God, then they would lose their land. (Deuteronomy 28) Solomon knew that God had warned them. After Solomon, the people served false gods. Some kings were good,…
Verses 16-19 In these verses, a woman tries to tempt a man. Deuteronomy 5 lists 10 commands that God gave. One command was, ‘Do not have sex with someone else's wife or husband.’ (Deuteronomy 5:18) The woman in the Book of Proverbs refuses to follow this command. A man who…
The Book of Proverbs also tells us about two ways. In verse 13, evil men walk in dark paths. They hide from the light, because light would show up their evil behaviour. In verse 15, Solomon says that evil men choose the wrong paths. It is easy to choose the…
The journey of life The Bible often compares life to a journey. Abraham’s whole life was a journey. He travelled from Ur to Haran, and then to Canaan. ‘He searched for the city that God built.’ (Hebrews 11:10) He did not find this place on earth. ‘These people wanted a…