“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14 We live in a materialistic world, where everything in life is about money. Respect is no longer earned but bought by the wealthier and influential members of the society. But […]
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Lot leaned on his own understanding and landed up in a sinful place, eventually losing his wife and corrupting his daughters. Sarah and Abraham leaned on […]
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8 The world recognizes that wisdom is an important virtue. But few realize that godly wisdom is critical to our success in life. In our day-to-day activities, […]
Great peace has those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165 A law is a system of rules and regulations created and enforced by a governing authority to regulate behavior within a society. Laws are designed to maintain order, protect individual rights, and ensure justice. You can see there are […]
But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil. Proverbs 1:33 King Solomon, the wisest man there ever lived and the author of this chapter, sheds light on paying heed to the call of wisdom. Wisdom calls out, but people often turn a deaf ear to her counsel. […]
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; Proverbs 3:13 This verse conflicts with the views of a world that promotes happiness by pursuing pleasures to escape pain, failures or worries. What makes you happy? According to the media, self-love, which is appreciating one’s worth, leads to a happy life. […]
Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil. Intelligence is a great asset when used wisely. It can also become a huge liability when spiritual wisdom does not guide our intelligence. This is because God knows the future, and His wisdom is far superior to our […]
Proverbs 13:1 NKJV “A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.” The book of Proverbs in the Bible is filled with wise sayings. Some of them seem like common sense, but many others are divine principles that lead to a fruitful life. In today’s verse, we learn that […]
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 How can ‘fearing the Lord’ help you gain wisdom? When we fear someone or something, we avoid making mistakes and obey. Likewise, the fear of the Lord makes us abstain from sin. Living in […]
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. Psalm 119:99 We often turn to scholars, the learned, the achievers, and forget that true wisdom comes from the Almighty alone. King Solomon was the wisest man because He sought God to fill Him with wisdom. The high and noble came […]
