Proverbs 3:34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. Principle Humility attracts the favor of God. God makes fun of mockers. The first time that favor is expressed in the Bible was when Abel gave the best portion of the first of his flock as an offering unto the Lord.…

Proverbs 2:17 Entering her house leads to death; it is the road to the grave. Principle Sin is proximity. It is an incredibly powerful image to see in your mind— when a man, seduced by seductive words and the unreserved exposure of an immoral woman, is on the fast track to death and the grave.…

Proverbs 1:8 My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction. Principle Parents have a complementary strategy to teach a child. When God created Man—male and female, He created them. The only part of creation that God paused and said, “It is not good,”—was when God saw Man alone. So, God…

Proverbs 30:32 If you’re dumb enough to call attention to yourself by offending people and making rude gestures, don’t be surprised if someone bloodies your nose. Principle You become a man when you no longer reason like a child. There are a lot of guys that can’t navigate life without looking for a fight. They’re…

Proverbs 29:8 Mockers stir up a city, but the wise turn away anger. Principle Mockers spew out their violence without regard for those injured. When there is injustice, people have a right to protest peacefully and raise the volume of their voices to express their concerns; however, there are evil people who oppose for profit.…

Proverbs 28:26 If you think you know it all, you’re a fool for sure; real survivors learn wisdom from others. Principle If you’re the smartest man in the room, you need a new crowd. My wife, Kay, and I enjoy the dynamics and mind games of the reality show, Survivor. It’s one of the most…

Proverbs 27:20 Hell has a voracious appetite, and lust just never quits. Principle Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes. I have a confession—I’ve struggled with being a news junkie. I wanted to know what was going on around the world. So, I listened to news talk radio, watched cable news…

Proverbs 26:27 If you set a trap for others, you will get caught in it yourself. Principle If your appetite is violence, you’re eating from the wrong tree. The earth operates on the Law of Seed; it is, in fact, the currency of the earth, by which all men’s currencies operate. God will not be…

Proverbs 25:27 It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets, nor is glory piled on glory good for you. Principle Show restraint. If you’ve traveled outside North America, you know how much abundance we have at our disposal. We have mastered the art of product and capitalism. It’s a compliment to decades of innovation and…

Proverbs 24:31 They were overgrown with weeds, thick with thistles, all the fences broken down. I took a long look and pondered what I saw; the fields preached me a sermon and I listened: “A nap here, a nap there, a day off here, a day off there, sit back, take it easy—do you know…