Forget Not My Law Proverbs 3: 1-4

Forget Not My Law Prov. 3:1-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This proverb has to do with a son receiving the law given to him by his father who shows him the benefit of keeping it. If a child receives no instruction or has a father and mother who do not exercise the authority to instruct him […]

Wisdom Guides You Proverbs 2: 10-22

Wisdom Guides You Prov. 2:10-22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The wisdom set forth in verses 10-22 should be instilled in your heart and also in the hearts of your children because there are valuable benefits when followed. Wisdom does not come through rote memory. It comes through fear of the LORD, crying out for it, […]

Getting Wisdom Proverbs 2: 19

Getting Wisdom Prov. 2:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This text tells you how to get the wisdom of God – practically speaking there are those who don’t believe these verses – they say they do but in action they really don’t – that’s why they use modern bibles – they want an easy Bible – the […]

The Laughter of God Proverbs 1: 24-33

The Laughter of God Prov. 1: 24-33 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is one of the scariest passages in the Bible.  It deals with God laughing at people who refused him and his wisdom.  When they suddenly cry out for him to help them and it is too late, he just mocks when their fear comes.  […]

Wisdom Crieth Without, Prov 1: 20-23

Wisdom Crieth Without Prov. 1: 20-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You can hear the voice of wisdom in public if you are listening – and her voice is heard in broad daylight – you don’t always have to dig for it [there is enough in the street to turn you to the Lord] – her voice […]

When Sinners Entice Thee Proverbs 1: 10-19

When Sinners Entice Thee Prov. 1:10-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The instruction is “Consent thou not.”  Truthfully, the word “if” is “when” these days.  Everyone gets enticed, young and old.  And you have to keep from giving in no matter how much you fear rejection or no matter how much you want the acceptance or the […]

The Fear of the Lord Proverbs 1: 7-8

The Fear of the Lord Prov 1 :7-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Here is one of the greatest verses in the Bible – The fear of the Lord is the BEGINNING of knowledge!!  All the knowledge of a PhD while spending eternity in hell would be equivalent of having no knowledge – Bob Jones, Sr. said […]

The Proverbs Proverbs 1: 1-6

The Proverbs Prov 1:1-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The proverbs are written for specific reasons and ought to be read with regularity. They are to: Know wisdom and instruction – Wisdom is the view God has on anything [we have the mind of Christ, 1 Cor 2:16].  Solomon prayed for wisdom and by it he determined […]

Go to the Ant

Ants Prov 6: 6-8, 30: 24-25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Solomon was wise.  He studied ants and saw that they make great examples of wisdom for men.  Only 2 references in the Bible to ants, so they are conspicuous by their limited mention.  Did you notice “her” ways, meat food?  That’s because all the workers are […]

Why does God say to give strong drink to one who is ready to perish?

 Yes. A listener wrote asking about this proverb.  Here was his question.  Why does God say to give strong drink to one who is ready to perish?  That sounds like God advocates drinking.  Is this talking about one who is not saved? Here’s our answer: Prov 31:6 is referring to the same practice that doctors […]