Proverbs 28:5 Justice makes no sense to the evil-minded; those who seek God know it inside and out. Principle To be evil-minded is non-sense. To seek God is sensible. Man was created after the image and likeness of God; therefore, within man is a conscience – the seat of appetites, judgment, mind, memory, the seat…

Proverbs 27:6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Principle Betrayal always comes from someone with the proximity to kiss you. It is one of the most insidious moments in scripture. During the last supper, Jesus dipped his bread and handed it to Judas. At that very moment, Satan entered…

Proverbs 26:11 As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly. Principle Fools repeat their folly. Albert Einstein attributed the precise definition of insanity, which is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” That certainly applies to the simple-minded man who continues to repeat the same mistakes.…

Proverbs 25:15 Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses. Principle Energy and persistence can’t be resisted. Nothing of great value is ever achieved without facing violent opposition. If you’re going to have something in life worth having, it will come at the price of persistence. Persistence is the quality that allows…

Proverbs 24:10 If you fall to pieces in a crisis, there wasn’t much to you in the first place. Principle Don’t fall to pieces during a crisis – check your manhood – look for the opportunity it exposes. When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the…

Proverbs 23:15 Dear child, if you become wise, I’ll be one happy parent. My heart will dance and sing to the tuneful truth you’ll speak. Principle The joy of parenting is seeing your children make wise decisions. Raising children is a huge undertaking. It requires an enormous commitment on the parent’s part. Schedules are demanding.…

Proverbs 22:4 The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty and honor and satisfying life. Principle A satisfying and fulfilled life is the payoff of humility and respect toward God. Men value profit. Men want to know what the payoff is in the exchange. Before taking on the challenge to fight Goliath, David asked the…

  Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Principle Success is when preparation meets opportunity. A lot of men are running wild without restraint. They’re constantly scurrying about looking for the next opportunity. Other guys are in constant preparation mode – always preparing, schooling and…

Proverbs 20:5 The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding will draw it out. Principle When a man understands his purposes, his life becomes a passionate pursuit of authentic manhood. In this verse, the word, man, is the word, `iysh, which means masculine male, as opposed to a woman.…

Proverbs 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. Principle The beauty of a wife surpasses all of God’s gifts to men. God created Man after His own image – male and female – He created them (Genesis 1:27). Then God said, “It is not good for…