Proverbs 16:18 Today’s proverb is one of the most quoted. And yet, we ourselves don’t often really listen to its message. We allow pride to slowly creep into our lives. Is there such a thing as good pride? What about positive self-esteem? Shouldn’t we feel good about who we are in Christ? MyContinue reading “Right-sized Credit”
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Donut Shop
Proverbs 16:17 If I have a problem with alcohol, I should avoid bars. A problem with internet porn, unprotected computers. A problem with impulse shopping, shopping alone without a list. Controlling my calorie intake, a $6.95 all-you-can-eat buffet. We all have some things that are hard for us to resist. We are all sinful.Continue reading “Donut Shop”
Goldline
Proverbs 16:16 In our greed-filled society, the words of today’s proverb could not be more appropriate. When was the last time you heard a commercial that encouraged you to make the best out of what you already owned, to not buy the newest, but be satisfied with what you have? I didn’t think so.Continue reading “Goldline”
Successful Leader
Proverbs 16:10-15 The ruler of a nation has tremendous power, power for good and for evil. Our proverbs today, there are six of them, all deal with the role of a king, the ruler of that day. They all deal with justice in one way or another. They range from the words spoken toContinue reading “Successful Leader”
Veto Power
Proverbs 16:9 The power to veto a decision can keep things in balance. The buck has to stop somewhere. Someone has to be responsible for decisions being made. It can’t always be someone else’s fault. Psychiatrists have a name for people who always point the finger in other people’s direction. They are called Narcissists.Continue reading “Veto Power”
Dragged Under
Proverbs 16:8 Justice is the foundation of our society. And yet in recent years justice has not always been served. Justice is slow even when it does happen. But this problem is not a new one, one unique to modern times and to affluent societies. Our proverb connects injustice with wealth. Remember, itContinue reading “Dragged Under”
Win Win
Proverbs 16:7 We don’t have to agree with each other in order to get along. We can choose to not bring up certain topics so as to keep the peace. We can tip toe around wondering if we will hit a relationship landmine today. Remember, it does take two people to make a relationshipContinue reading “Win Win”
Avoid It
Proverbs 16:6 If you read this proverb in isolation from the rest of Scripture you would think that you could earn forgiveness of sins. Or at least that could be drawn from some translations of the first half of the proverb. But remember that each half of the proverb helps explain the other half.Continue reading “Avoid It”
Evil Run Amuck
Proverbs 16:3-5 Sometimes it seems as though wickedness gets a free ride. In our political climate you can say anything you want against a Republican and get away with it. You can call them the most racist and bigoted things and no one says a word. They can be painted as heartless evil peopleContinue reading “Evil Run Amuck”
Proverbs 16:2 – Motives
Proverbs 16:2 If someone could invent a Motive Detector, they could make a mint. You could weed out all the con artists of the world. Thieves would become a thing of the past. Wave it over potential mates, politicians, babysitters, chaperones. We could even wave it over ourselves, in private of course, just toContinue reading “Proverbs 16:2 – Motives”
The Arnold Journey 