Proverbs 31:1 - 9 1The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him: 2 What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? 3 Do not give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings. 4 It is not for kings, O … Continue reading Listen to Your Mother
Things, Things
Proverbs 30:21–33 (NKJV) 21 For three things the earth is perturbed, Yes, for four it cannot bear up: 22 For a servant when he reigns, A fool when he is filled with food, 23 A hateful woman when she is married, And a maidservant who succeeds her mistress. 24 There are four things which are … Continue reading Things, Things
Generation Lost?
Proverbs 30:11 - 20 11 There is a generation that curses its father, And does not bless its mother. 12 There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes, Yet is not washed from its filthiness. 13 There is a generation—oh, how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is … Continue reading Generation Lost?
Just Do It! A Life of Christian Action, Part Two: Do the Works
Notes from a sermon preached on Sunday, August 27, 2017 by Dr. Greg Sloop at the Kannapolis Church of God in the morning worship service. Faith Without Works: Useless Words James 2:14–26 (NKJV) 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If … Continue reading Just Do It! A Life of Christian Action, Part Two: Do the Works
Wisdom of Agur
Proverbs 30:1 - 10 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel—to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 Surely I am more stupid than any man, And do not have the understanding of a man. 3 I neither learned wisdom Nor have knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who … Continue reading Wisdom of Agur
Solomon’s Final Bits of Wisdom
Proverbs 29:17–27 (NKJV) 17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul. 18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. 19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he … Continue reading Solomon’s Final Bits of Wisdom
Comparisons
Proverbs 29:9–16 (NKJV) 9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being. 11 A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. 12 If a ruler pays attention … Continue reading Comparisons
Live Wisely
Proverbs 29:1–8 (NKJV) 1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. 3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his … Continue reading Live Wisely
Total Eclipse of the Son?
Today's Solar Eclipse was one of those events that is a "Where were you when..." moment. As my wife, Lisa, and I stood outside CMC-Main in Charlotte and watched along with the other gazers, it was one of those frozen moments in time. I thought of how this much larger body, the sun, was completely … Continue reading Total Eclipse of the Son?
Actions Have Consequences
Proverbs 28:18–28 (NKJV) 18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. 19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough! 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be … Continue reading Actions Have Consequences
Devoted To You 