Proverbs 28:1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. Principle Men fear what they know about themselves. Our adviser makes the object of fear or the absence of fear something that a man knows about himself. The wicked man runs while no one is…

Proverbs 27:1 Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring. Principle We don’t know what we don’t know. At first, this seems to suggest that we shouldn’t make plans or have goals; yet, in the balance of other scripture, we know that our Advisor must be focusing on the particular…

Proverbs 26:2 You have as little to fear from an undeserved curse as from the dart of a wren or the swoop of a swallow. Principle Don’t allow birds to make a nest in your hair. Some men are very superstitious – they have omens, lucky charms, foreboding, or mix a little religion with it,…

Proverbs 25:2 It is God’s privilege to conceal things and the king’s privilege to discover them. Principle God doesn’t keep secrets from you, it is the heart of God to keeps secrets for you. Jesus taught this principle, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door…

Proverbs 24:1-2 Don’t envy evil people or desire their company. For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble. Principle Some battles are a distraction from a worthy cause. As men, we often have a warrior mentality, which is good when it comes to having the courage and zeal to fight for…

Proverbs 23:1-3 When you go out to dinner with an influential person, mind your manners: Don’t gobble your food, don’t talk with your mouth full. And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite. Principle Respect yourself by your conduct; respect others with good manners. We live in a very casual time. The workplace’s “Casual Friday” has…

Proverbs 22:6 Point your kids in the right direction— when they’re old they won’t be lost. Principle As fathers, we have the responsibility to give our children intentional direction and teach our children well. Did you know that Abraham was chosen to be in covenant with God because of his teaching ability? That’s right, God…

Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases. Principle God places you under authority so that you can manage what He places you over. It is a hard pill to swallow at times. The concept that God directs the heart of leaders.…

Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler; and whoever errs or reels because of it is not wise. Principle One night of drunkenness can expose your family to generational curses. Here’s my confession – I do not drink alcohol. You may be surprised that my decision is not based upon a…

Proverbs 19:3 People ruin their lives by their own stupidity, so why does God always get blamed? Principle “Life is hard. It’s even harder when you’re stupid.” – John Wayne The word for ruin in this verse actually indicates someone who twists, turns, and falls – it has the imagery of someone slipping and sliding…