Ecclesiastes 12:9–14 (NKJV) 9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was upright—words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words … Continue reading The Conclusion of the Matter
Reputation and Relationship
Ecclesiastes 10:1–7 (NKJV) 10 Dead flies putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, But a fool’s heart at his left. 3 Even when a fool walks along … Continue reading Reputation and Relationship
What’s the Use?
Ecclesiastes 2:12–17 (NKJV) 12 Then I turned myself to consider wisdom and madness and folly; For what can the man do who succeeds the king?— Only what he has already done. 13 Then I saw that wisdom excels folly As light excels darkness. 14 The wise man’s eyes are in his head, But the fool … Continue reading What’s the Use?
Grasping For the Wind
Ecclesiastes 1:12–18 (NKJV) 12 I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 And I set my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under heaven; this burdensome task God has given to the sons of man, by which they may be exercised. 14 I have seen all the works that … Continue reading Grasping For the Wind
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
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
A Wise Man is Strong
Proverbs 24:1–10 (NKJV) 1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking. 3 Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; 4 By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches. … Continue reading A Wise Man is Strong
Pursue Wisdom
Proverbs 22:17–29 (NKJV) 17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your heart to my knowledge; 18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; Let them all be fixed upon your lips, 19 So that your trust may be in the Lord; I have instructed you today, even … Continue reading Pursue Wisdom
Don’t Judge a Book… (Genesis 13:1-14:17)
Abraham began to experience the blessings of God as he journeyed into the land promised to him by God. He and Lot, his nephew, were abounding in flocks and herds--so much so that they were not able to travel together and feed their flocks. Abraham, being the humble man he was, gave Lot the choice … Continue reading Don’t Judge a Book… (Genesis 13:1-14:17)
Devoted To You 