“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 11:3
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.” Proverbs 11:3 Integrity is a straight line. It is a line that points to the truth. This is where integrity is part of true honesty. Like the needle on a compass that points to true north (most of the time […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 11:1
“A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” Proverbs 11:1 God desires honesty. Honesty is:“The courage to Be The Truth, in word and in thought, and in action.” Characters of Courage.com Payment for goods, according to their weight, was a very common practice in Solomon’s day. However, […]
Devotions for Dad! – Proverbs 10:9
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9 If a truly innocent man is accused of a crime, he has no real reason to fear. But even beyond accusations, much insecurity comes from a dishonest perspective – whether the guilt of actual lies or […]
Devotions for Dads – Proverbs 10:10
“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 […]