Proverbs
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Ask Jesus for Christ-centred Knowledge
In this day and age when we are living in dark times, it’s all the more important that we don’t stay ignorant of the times we’re living in. Which is the…
Proverbs 19:2 NKJVAsk Jesus for Christ-centred Knowledge
In this day and age when we are living in dark times, it’s all the more important that we don’t stay ignorant of the times we’re living in. Which is the…
Proverbs 19:8 NKJVYou Love Your Soul When You Get Wisdom
Do you know what is the Biblical way to love yourself? Did you know, that it’s not taboo to love yourself? Let me be clear, arrogance and selfishness are NOT…
Proverbs 3:1-2 NKJVWisdom Adds Days and Peace
Your Abba constantly reminds you in all your getting, get wisdom. Why? Because wisdom comes with its promises and benefits. As stated in these two verses, when…
Proverbs 2:10, 20-21 NKJVWisdom's Benefits
Proverbs 2 tells us the benefits of wisdom. Verses 10 to 13 tells us the different aspects of wisdom. What is the point of seeking wisdom? It’s so we can be a…
Proverbs 16:3 NKJVCommit Your Works to the Lord
Hey friends, here’s a word from the Lord to you for those who struggle with perfectionism. I feel this verse in today’s proverb really speaks to us. Don’t we…
Proverbs 16:5 NKJVGod Ambushes the Proud
I like how this verse in Proverbs reminded me of this year’s theme verse: 2 Chronicles 20. I was especially reminded of the part where God set ambushes against…
Proverbs 11:9 NKJVLet's Be Diligent to Read the Bible
These two verses confirm the importance of knowing the Word—about what God says about you. So that you can fight the devil when he attacks you. It’s sad that…
Proverbs 11:14 NKJVWisdom and Sound Counsel
Hey all, if any of you are at a crossroads in your life, may I encourage you to seek wise counsel before jumping in? Especially if you have a family and…
Proverbs 10:30 NKJVJesus' Throne is Forever
Here in the book of wisdom, which is the book of Proverbs, it says that the “righteous will never be removed” Do you know who the " righteous " is mentioned…
Proverbs 10:11 NKJVRighteousness and Life
Proverbs tells us that “the mouth of the righteous is a well of life” Do you know who is the “righteous” mentioned here in this verse? It’s our Lord Jesus. He…
Proverbs 11:13 NKJVThe Faithful Conceal a Matter
How can you tell if someone is faithful? Well, based on the Bible, it says that “he who is of a faithful spirit”, “conceals a matter”. This means a faithful…
Proverbs 10:27 NKJVWorship Jesus and Have Long Life
Do you want to live long? The secret is to fear (or revere) the Lord When you fear the Lord, you’ll start to treasure His presence. You’ll start to value His…
Proverbs 9:11 NKJVWisdom Multiplies Your Days
Do you want to live long? Well the secret is found in Proverbs 9. In verse 11, it says that “For by me (wisdom) your days will be multiplied”. So, living by…
Proverbs 8:1-3, 6, 8 NKJVAll the Words of Wisdom are Righteousness
Godly wisdom is plain for all to see. It’s actually common sense. It’s the light that causes us to see things that the world doesn’t see. The supernatural…
Proverbs 8:1-3, 20-21 NKJVProverbs and Wealth
True wisdom which is found in the book of Proverbs in the Bible traverse the way of righteousness. It’s in the midst of the paths of justice. And those who…
Proverbs 8:12, 15-16 NKJVThe Power of Wisdom
Well according to the Bible, wisdom is the principal thing (Prov 4:7) For by wisdom, kings reign, and rulers decree justice. Princes and nobles rule. So, from…
Proverbs 27:23-27 NKJVDiligence will Provide Food for Your Household
The world wants cheap and easy work. But that kind of work doesn’t bring food that lasts. Just because God tells us to work from rest, it doesn’t mean we…
Proverbs 13:13 NKJVFear the Word and be Rewarded
Despise the word and be destroyed. But fear it and be rewarded. I can testify to this in my life. There was a season in my life when I was just doing anything…
Proverbs 13:3 NKJVGuard Your Mouth
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. The Bible teaches us to watch what we say. Talking too much before thinking shall lead to destruction.…
Proverbs 13:9 NKJVLight in the Dwelling of the Righteous
Hey child of Jesus, you know that you have light? Yep, Jesus is the light of the world and you are part of Him so you are also the light of the world through…
Proverbs 13:8 NKJVListen to Rebuke and Be Rich
In the 2nd half of this verse, it says that the poor does not hear rebuke. So, the opposite would be that the rich hears rebuke. In other words, listening to…
Proverbs 15:15 NKJVA Merry Heart Gives a Continual Feast
How do you continually have a merry heart? Especially in your dark and valley moments? By turning to the Lord. Let His joy be your strength. Then you can…
Proverbs 15:29 NKJVJesus Hears Your Prayers
Do you know why your words, your prayers carry power right now, oh child of God? That’s because you are the righteousness of God in Christ. Proverbs 15:29 says…
Proverbs 15:7 NKJVThe Wise Disperse Knowledge
Have you ever been around people who look simply until they talk, then suddenly all their words are sound? Those are the “wise who disperse knowledge”. And…
Proverbs 10:16 NKJVLabour of the Righteous is Life
Work is a blessing. While the sweat of toilsome labour is not, it is a blessing to do something you enjoy doing. You enjoy it so much that you don’t feel…
Proverbs 10:4 NKJVRiches and Diligence
Do you want to be rich? Then get to work! Though we have a God Who freely gives to those who ask, seek, and knock, He also wants us to use; exercise the grace…
Proverbs 10:27 NKJVThe Fear of the Lord Prolongs Days
Hey! How many people want to see good days? How many of you want to live long? Then fear or revere the Lord. Not to please Him out of fear, but out of the…
Proverbs 10:22 NKJVThe Lord’s Blessings Add No Sorrow
Do you know there’s a difference between worldly and godly blessings? Worldly blessings may make one rich but bring sorrow with them. But blessings from the…
Proverbs 10:21 NKJVThe Words of the Righteous Feed Many
There was none righteous on earth until Jesus came. And through Him, all those who believe in Him receive His gift of righteousness too. So, what does this…
Proverbs 10:9 NKJVWalk in Integrity, Walk Securely
Have you ever done something that makes you feel on edge? Well, that probably (definitely) means you did something that wasn’t right (or God didn’t like). In…
Proverbs 28:13 NKJVJesus Gave Us No Condemnation
In the old covenant, we have to confess and forsake our sin to receive God’s forgiveness. But in the new covenant, Christ Jesus paid for our sin on the cross,…
Proverbs 28:25 NKJVThose Who Put Their Trust in the Lord Prosper
But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered. How can we tell if someone is proud or bold? Well, this proverb tells us how. A proud heart stirs up strife.…
Proverbs 22:3 NKJVThe Prudent Hides Himself
Did you know that some evils in your life can be avoided? Yep, with wisdom, you can! In this verse, it says that a "prudent man foresees evil and hides…
Proverbs 15:29 NKJVJesus Hears the Prayer of the Righteous
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you also receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness (Rom 8:17 NKJV) Jesus gives you the…
Proverbs 15:28 NKJVSpeaking Righteously
When we are born again, I'm sure we've all had that experience where the Holy Spirit convicts us when we want to lie or bear false witness, right? So, here the…
Proverbs 15:20 NKJVHonour Your Parents
This verse brings me back to a quote that Pastor Benjamin mentioned at a women's meeting at one of the Arrow camps when I was a youth. One of his advice to the…
Proverbs 15:22 NKJVSeek Wise Counsel
Hey friend, before you make any major decision in your life, may I suggest that you seek wise counsel? It's not just enough to hear the prompting of the Holy…
Proverbs 15:3 NKJVThe Lord Sees Everything
The eyes of the Lord keep watch on the evil and the good. That's why you can rest knowing that YOU, child of God can rest, knowing that He keeps watch over…
Proverbs 15:31 NKJVThe Wise Receive the Rebukes of Life
How do you identify a wise person? Well according to the Bible, it's someone who "hears the rebukes of life". While there's the part to ask Jesus for wisdom,…
Proverbs 17:8 NKJVWe are a Present to Our Lord
For those who've been in church since the days at Suntec City, did you remember the sermon Pastor Prince preached on the high priest and on the breastplate or…
Proverbs 12:25 NKJVA Good Word Makes A Heart Glad
Hey all, here’s something I want to share on something I’ve been practicing on my own: be generous in your compliments. Stop that Pharisaical, holier-than-thou…
Proverbs 2:10-12 NKJVWisdom Delivers You from Evil
Signs that you’ve received wisdom: knowledge is pleasant to your soul. Discretion will preserve you and understanding will keep you In other words, wisdom can…
Proverbs 22:11 NKJVPurity of Heart
He who has purity of heart and grace on his lips, Jesus (the king) in this passage will be his friend. This is not to mistake your identity in Christ or the…
Proverbs 25:2 NKJVGod Hides for His Children to Search it Out
God is our Daddy and we (the kings in this verse) are His children. He enjoys hiding secrets in His word for us to search it out ALL the answers to your…
Proverbs 16:32 NKJVJesus Rules His Spirit
One who is slow to anger is better than a warrior (or soldier). And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city Do you know who this verse is referring…
Proverbs 17:9 NKJVJesus Washed Your Transgressions Away!
In this verse, it says that one who covers a transgression seeks love. That is at man’s level. Man at most can cover a transgression. But do you know that…
Proverbs 10:3 NKJVJesus will not Allow You to Famish
Get fed hungry children of Christ! While the verse may refer to a physical famine that the author (most likely Solomon) faced, this verse can also refer to…
Proverbs 6:34-35 NKJVJesus is Your Avenger
We are the church and Jesus is our Husband. His fury is aroused when that little devil comes to bully you. He will not be spared in the day of vengeance.…