Proverbs 29:12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. Principle If a man values lies, he will never hear the truth. It is an iconic moment in the movie, “A Few Good Men,” when the ideal of military manhood is on trial. Soldiers who were issued an order from the commander…

Proverbs 28:3 A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops. Principle Poor Leadership can cause storms. The weather in Oklahoma, where I was raised, plays a significant role in your life – especially in the spring. The winters can be difficult, but the spring brings the storm season…

Proverbs 27:4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Principle Do not allow the day to pass without ridding yourself of anger. Anger digs deep into the soul of man. It can draw out buried emotions from years past in an instant. It is very important that we distinguish the…

Proverbs 26:10 Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by. Principle Have a target before you shoot. I recently had the privilege to speak at the Top Shot Men’s Conference in Wasilla, Alaska. At this event last year, I competed in the archery competition. Even though I…

Proverbs 25:14 Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give. Principle We should carefully watch over our promises to deliver them. Have you ever been promised something but didn’t receive it? Sure, you have. Do you remember the disappointment – even the bitter taste that it…

Proverbs 24:5 The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger. Principle Intelligence outranks muscle. The Daily Champion is designed to lead men into the habit of reading one chapter of Proverbs every day of the month – the chapter that corresponds to the day of the month. Habits…

Proverbs 23:13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. Principle It requires discipline to discipline correctly. The purpose of discipline is to teach children that doing wrong will cause pain in their lives. There is a raging debate on whether or not children should…

Proverbs 22:3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Principle Be aware and take precautions. The tenth generation of mankind was very busy eating, drinking, romantic intrigue, marrying, and giving in marriage. Along with these distractions, they also corrupted business, and when they didn’t get…

Proverbs 21:3 Clean living before God and justice with our neighbors mean far more to God than religious performance. Principle You won’t impress God with religious performance. During the days of Jesus, the day’s religious men were divided primarily into two groups – Pharisees and Sadducees – each with their political, social, and spiritual emphasis.…

Proverbs 20:4 Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest. Principle It’s a fantasy to expect a future in which you haven’t sown a seed to harvest. Solomon advised, “To everything, there is a season, a time for every purpose under the heaven.” Have you ever missed…