There is a direct and strong connection between humility and gratefulness, isn’t there? Every time I have feelings of discontent, I’m faced with the reality that somehow it is my “right” to be treated a certain way or to own something else. Each time I sense dissatisfaction with certain limitations or circumstances that are uncomfortable,…… Continue Reading
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Lesson 4 – Intro – October 12 – 19 The Many Faces of Pride
Would you agree with this definition? “Pride is having too large a view of yourself because you have too small a view of God, while humility is having a right view of yourself because you have a right view of God.” (Ray Pritchard) Hidden in this explanation of pride is also the reason that…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 3
Sometimes you come across a proverb that makes you laugh. That happened to me this week as I was reading the ones for this lesson about the importance of getting good advice and being open to correction. Did you happen to read Proverbs 27: 14 – “If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the…… Continue Reading
Lesson 3 – Intro – October 5 – 12 Don't Go It Alone
Some of the best advice that I have ever received was given to me years ago by college roommates. We were having one of those late night “heart-to-heart” conversations that just seem to happen in dorm rooms. We were good friends and had shared many experiences together and felt comfortable in being honest and…… Continue Reading
Sharing an Insight – Lesson 2
Did you know that there is a test for rating your level of “understanding and wisdom”? It doesn’t come from how well you score on a written exam or how much knowledge you have acquired. It does not even reflect age or experience necessarily. Here it is – “Who is wise and understanding among you? …… Continue Reading
Lesson 2 – Intro – Sept. 28 – Oct. 5 – Do You Understand?
It is so much fun to go on a treasure hunt – a real one where someone has carefully written and hidden clues for you to find and decipher. It is both the challenge of the hunt, as well as the reward of finding that treasure that can be enjoyable. The fact is that…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 1
Don’t you love it when things fit together well? That happened yesterday for me as I sat in church and listened to the introductory sermon for the new series called, “Jesus Journey”. The verse “Jesus grew in wisdom” (Luke 2:52) came to my mind and suddenly I realized that my study of the Book…… Continue Reading
One obvious mistake . . . Lesson One Intro
I know. I’m not sure how it happened, but it was not King Saul who wrote the majority of the Proverbs, but King Solomon! Hopefully my mistakes will be few and far between . . .… Continue Reading
Lesson 1 – Intro – September 21 – 28 The Place to Begin
In every language there are wise sayings that parents and adults like to pass on at strategic moments to their children or their employees. Can you recall a few of them that you know? Perhaps you have heard “a stitch in time saves nine” or “a penny saved is a penny earned”. These pearls…… Continue Reading
A Glimpse Into the Book of Proverbs
THEME – The beginning & end of wisdom is to fear God and avoid evil. What is a proverb? The Hebrew word is “mashal” – which means “comparison” Webster’s Dictionary – “A short, pithy saying in frequent use, expressing a well-known truth.” Bible Dictionary – “A self-contained unit that presents a capsule truth about life,…… Continue Reading