Proverbs 9:9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. Principle The more you learn, the more your capacity to know. I was shocked when the publisher looked at me and generally dismissed men as non-readers. He may have some selective evidence to support…

Proverbs 8:8 You’ll only hear true and right words from my mouth; not one syllable will be twisted or skewed. Principle What you repeatedly hear, you will eventually believe. 7 Reasons to Listen to the Word of God: The Word of God is the truth. God doesn’t lie or twist the truth. (2 Timothy 3:16)…

Proverbs 7:13 She took hold of him and kissed him, and with a brazen face, she said: “Today I fulfilled my vows, and I have food from my fellowship offering at home.” Principle Not all spiritual women are godly. Our Advisor uses a unique word to paint this woman’s picture who takes hold of a…

Proverbs 6:10-11 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. Principle We must actively oppose poverty and resist scarcity. I’ve had the opportunity and rare privilege to meet some amazing people who are overcoming…

Proverbs 5:8 Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house. Principle All sin is proximity. You can avoid a lot of pain simply by protecting your zone. I have talked about this before, but it is worth reiterating – there is a line between respect and familiarity…

Proverbs 4:10 My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. Principle Your Father has some good advice for you. I have met thousands of men – not one of them has said to me that they want to live a destructive and disastrous life. Yet,…

Proverbs 3:6 Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Principle God still speaks to men. I played a round of golf with a couple of guys, enjoying the course, having a great time, and engaged in conversation. One of the guys asked…

Proverbs 2:7-8 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Principle “Common sense is as rare as genius.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson God gives the true treasure of…

Proverbs 1:7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Principle The beginning of wisdom is to respect God’s existence and supremacy. To understand a concept, my discipline of study is to go to the source of the seed of something – the Law of Seed means…

Proverbs 28:2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability. Principle The stability of a nation rests upon its people’s moral fiber and its leaders’ wisdom and knowledge. Any student of history knows that a nation’s greatest enemy is the moral rot of its…