“The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.” Proverbs 11:6 It’s a matter of demonstration and reward. Seeking righteousness has many benefits. Here, Solomon goes as far as to say that it will deliver one who seems to be in trouble. The character of an individual, when […]
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Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:26
“Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.” Proverbs 10:26 What do you expect? It is a disappointment when sweet wine has turned to vinegar and stings the teeth, just as it is when the camp-out cook is trying to make a fire and […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:22
“The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” Proverbs 10:22 True riches are a blessing. Though we are made to work, our work is a response, not a sorrowful toil to achieve that which God gives freely. The balance of being diligent and seeing prosperity is the key. We […]