Proverbs 18:13 Answering before listening is both stupid and rude. Principle Don’t be stupid. Don’t be rude. A FivestarMan is gallant. Gallant is a remarkable word that describes the very core of character within an authentic man. One of the aspects of being gallant is having manners and courtesy. We’re living in a very casual…

Proverbs 17:7 We don’t expect eloquence from fools, nor do we expect lies from our leaders. Principle Two things that we should not expect – eloquence from fools and lies from leaders. In the 16th century, a writer, political theorist, and philosopher named Niccolo` Machiavelli wrote The Prince, in which he analyzed and revealed many…

Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies be at peace with him. Principle When you please the Lord, you’re at peace with men. Reading the stories of the Kings of Israel is very similar to the drama of a reality show. God would graciously deliver the people out…

Proverbs 15:8 God can’t stand pious poses, but he delights in genuine prayers. Principle God does not entertain lies in our prayers. Despite the popular notion to the contrary, men are overwhelming spiritual – in fact, 9 out 10 say that they believe in God; however, 2 out of 6 attend church. Part of the…

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end, it leads to death. Principle Purpose determines direction; direction determines destiny. We joke about it, but it is often very true that men do not want to ask anyone for directions. Now, we have GPS systems and maps built within…

Proverbs 13:11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Principle Haste leads to poverty – contentment keeps investments. It’s a sad reality; within 48-months, most lottery winners are completely bankrupt. Can you imagine the overwhelming disappointment that they must feel? They were granted a fantasy – they were…

Proverbs 12:10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Principle We have a responsibility to properly care for what we have rulership. In modern culture, there is propaganda that Christians are hostile toward the environment and have antipathy toward animals. There is nothing further…

Proverbs 11:4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Principle Money is a shelter for trouble but not for the day of wrath. Make no mistake about it – money is a necessity – you know that it is, and so does God. One of the purposes that an…

Proverbs 10:10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. Principle Empty words and winking of the eye are signs of fraud. The gesture of a wink can be extremely offensive in some cultures. It is a type of secret communication. For example, in India and some Latin American countries, a…

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Principle Familiarity breeds contempt. The pendulum has swung to the extreme – a few years ago, the general theme of religious people could have been summed up with Jonathan Edwards’ sermon, Sinners in the Hands…