Proverbs – Page 2 – The Arnold Journey

Leadership Models

Proverbs 28:2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order. When I read this Proverb this morning, I was struck with the applicability to Seattle, Washington where anarchists have seized the city center and banned the police. The riots and destruction across our country andContinue reading “Leadership Models”

Designed to Question

Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. God made us with minds that question. We naturally look at things we don’t understand or know and ask questions. Ask the parents of any three year old on the planet! Questions, questionsContinue reading “Designed to Question”

Reputation

Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. In a day and age where “wealth management” seems to have taken God’s place in many people’s lives, I am wondering what the LORD would say about a Trillionaire! Our world and its priorities shockContinue reading “Reputation”

Feelings Driven

Proverbs 19:2 Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way! Sometimes in life our feelings get the best of us. We follow them and they lead us astray. We get caught up in the moment and before we realize it, we have done something we didn’t expect. AndContinue reading “Feelings Driven”

Understand First

Proverbs 18:13 To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. If there were ever words that fit with today’s current situation, it is these words. We have an abundance of misunderstanding and ignorance of the facts flying around these days. I am sure this is nothing new, but it seems to be especially potentContinue reading “Understand First”

Company We Keep

Proverbs 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. One of the best ways to tell the character of a person is to see the company they keep. We tend to either influence other people toward our values or we get influenced by them toward their values. TheContinue reading “Company We Keep”

Anxiety!

Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Anxiety has become the condition of this generation. I am sure you have heard the younger generations say they are anxious. Or maybe you have heard yourself say it! The reality is that we are all anxious at moments in ourContinue reading “Anxiety!”

Broken Examples

Proverbs 4:4 Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. I run across people every day who don’t have any example of positive relationship. Their family of origin stunk! They weren’t financially responsible or relationally intelligent. Drugs andContinue reading “Broken Examples”

No Guarantees

Proverbs 1:33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” Sometimes we want guarantees in life. We want investments that will only increase in value, and the greater the increase the better! We want relationships that won’t fail. We want an auto repair that is cheaperContinue reading “No Guarantees”

Be Thought Wise

Proverbs 17:27-28 It is amazing that silence is often more powerful than any argument. That is because silence in the face of accusation or challenge is very difficult to do. We must fight our God given tendency to defend ourselves. When words are the weapon of choice against us, it can be hard toContinue reading “Be Thought Wise”