Blessed Is The Wise Man, Prov 8:34 – May 20, 2026

Prov 8:34, “Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors”.  So, blessed is the wise man. Wisdom is speaking here.  A man that “hears” wisdom, watches daily at her gates, and waits at the posts of her doors is a man that is going […]

The Guide of Her Youth, Prov 2:16-17

The Guide of Her Youth Prov. 2:16-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage Solomon describes a strange woman who flatters with her words and causes young men to leave the path of uprightness. This strange woman has forgotten the covenant of her God [to protect her virginity and to marry in the Lord] and has […]

Why Trust in the Lord, Ps 32:10

We know that we are supposed to trust in the Lord, but why?  You trust in the Lord for: Mercy – Ps 32:10 – salvation is in the Lord.  We need his mercy and he extends it to us by trusting Jesus Christ as our Saviour [Titus 3:5]. Happiness – Prov 16:20 – one of […]

Keep The Commandments, Prov 3:1

In Prov 3:1 Solomon said to his son, Keep my commandments.  We don't keep the commandments to be saved in the New Testament.  When we are saved by the grace of God, we receive the righteousness of Jesus Christ as a gift.  This is not something that we can earn.  Nevertheless, we are to live […]

Trusting is Believing, Eph 1:12-13

Trusting is Believing In Eph 1:12-13, Paul said they trusted in Christ; they believed in Christ.  Trusting is believing.  The definition of trust is to believe (rely on the truthfulness of) to depend (to place confidence in, rely on) to hope (to hope or expect confidently).  They key to depending on the Lord and hoping […]

The Lord Provides Safety, Prov 21:31

We must look to the Lord for safety.  Looking to the Lord for safety doesn’t mean that we ignore safe practices.  It is prudent to keep a gun on safe.  It is prudent to keep valuable possessions in a safe.  It is prudent to wear a personal flotation device when on the water.  It is […]

Blessings of Trusting the Lord, Ps 84:12

Ps 84:12 says, “O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.”  What are some of the blessings of trusting the Lord?  When you trust in the Lord: You’ll be sure – Prov 3:5-6.  “Trust in the Lord… and he shall direct thy paths.”  When we trust in the Lord with all […]

Dwell in Safety, Ps 4:1-8

Ps 4:1-8 contains some great spiritual instructions on how to dwell safely.  Many people follow some practical safety measures, which are wise, like wearing a PFD while in a boat, holding an extension ladder while someone is on it, wearing a safety harness on a steep pitched roof, etc.  But we must also consider these […]

Safety Tips for Christians

Safety Tips for Christians Safety is a concern of every parent. They want to provide a safe environment for their children. The Lord is the same way with his children. New York—bulletproof back-to-school clothes are the latest thing in New York City children who face a dangerous trip to and from school. School blazers and […]

Lot’s choice of Direction (Part 2)

SECOND MISTAKE Verse 9, Lot’s choice made according to a man’s suggestion with no regard to God. Abram had God all over his portion [Gen.13:14-18] Lot was probably riding on Abram’s coat tails, meaning his blessings had come from association with Abram. God had blessed him for Abram’s sake. Joseph [Gen.39:5] and Jacob [Gen.30:27] both […]