“Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin.” Proverbs 10:10 So far, these phrases have consisted of the fool and the wise. Here it is only the fool. The wink often reveals that deception is in play, and often when one is anxious his mouth will run incessantly. Solomon’s […]
Category: Character
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:7
“The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.” Proverbs 10:7 Righteousness blesses others in more than just memory. The impact one man’s righteousness can have on a family, a business, a church can be multi-generational. However, with a wicked man, even his memory is shrouded in distaste […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:6
“Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” Proverbs 10:6 It’s no doubt that Solomon regarded the righteousness of his father, David, and saw the blessings that were poured down. And it’s unlikely that he missed the righteous subject – he could probably spot them – receiving […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:5
“He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.” Proverbs 10:5 Diligence as a son and an example to my son. It is fitting that the youth work to gain knowledge and to grow. It is also fitting that they work to gain […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:4
“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” Proverbs 10:4 Diligence: the courage to focus on what needs to be done, and to do your best to complete it. Laziness is a common reason for poverty – not the only reason, but a common one. On the other hand, he […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:3
“The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” Proverbs 10:3 Hungry in body and soul. The righteous soul profits even when their bellies are hungry. God readily gives to the righteous, but the wicked – even though they crave, are not satisfied, because they focus on […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:2
“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.” Proverbs 10:2 God’s economy works differently. Though the world’s financial systems may seem to benefit from “profit at any cost” God looks at our hearts and wants to change them to be more like Himself, regardless of what profit we make on this […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:1
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.” Proverbs 10:1 This verse, that begins the two phrase, one verse wisdom that continues through chapter 22, of the book of Proverbs, plainly states that seeking to make wise choices makes a father proud. […]
Confidence vs Arrogance
As teenagers (and tweens), your children will arrogantly believe that what they think to be right, is “the way it is.” This will be difficult. Remember they will be adults and the same truths apply to their selfish-pride even now. Also remember, your job is to help them understand the difference between arrogance and confidence.
HONESTY – It Starts with You
Your integrity, like that of a ship, has a wholeness to it. If you are dishonest, then your “ship” has a hole in the keel and is taking on water. Your integrity is no longer intact, and while a ship can take on some water and still float it is a practice in futility to continually compromise the integrity of the ship that is keeping you afloat.