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Proverbs 6:16 There are six things the LORD hates – no, seven things he detests. Principle God is repulsed by the dirty seven. Have you ever prejudged someone from a distance, and yet, later, you were able to get to know the person and discovered that they’re the complete opposite of whom you thought they…

Proverbs 5:10 Strangers will consume your wealth, and someone else will enjoy the fruit of your labor. Principle These disingenuous voices are making their noise, coming out of the shadows, and profiting off the death of authentic manhood. -George Sawyer Have you noticed that there are entire industries devoted to profiteering off the failure of…

Proverbs 4:12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; you will not stumble when you run. Principle God wants you to have a smooth course for your feet – to be sure-footed. A few months ago, I had an injury from my workout routine – the arches in my feet were strained from…

Proverbs 3:7 Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Principle You don’t know what you don’t know.  I was embarking on life as a young man. I had a poor education, no prospects of a future, and as lost as most 18-year-olds. I was on my own and trying…

Proverbs 2:9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. Principle If you keep heading in this direction, you will get to where you’re going. I continue to be amazed by men who want different results without making any changes in their decisions. It’s…

Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. Principle NEVER underestimate the destructive power of sinful-minded men. A few days ago, I watched a disturbing video – Christian men were lined up kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs – other men lined up behind them with…

Proverbs 31:2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers! Principle A son is an answer to a mother’s prayers. Many people have speculated who King Lemuel is – the son who is being addressed in Proverbs 31. Most scholars have concluded Lemuel, which means “for God,”…

Proverbs 30:21 Three things are too much for even the earth to bear, yes, four things shake its foundations— when the janitor becomes the boss, when a fool gets rich, when a whore is voted “woman of the year,” when a “girlfriend” replaces a faithful wife. Principle The sin of man shakes the earth. The…

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…