It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, 5lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. 6Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress; 7 let…
We are so grateful for the opportunity to tell others about the vision of TIL on a national level through the new organization called the Biblical Counseling Coalition. Go to their website to learn more about how they are desiring to bring unity to biblical counseling without compromising the truth – www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org Our interview can…
This passage of scripture deals with directing your heart and its desires away from drugs and alcohol (or whatever becomes idolatry in your heart) and towards righteous decisions of living for the glory of Christ. Proverbs 23:19-21 says Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way. 20Be not among drunkards…
Proverbs 13:13 states: “Whoever despises the Word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.” – English Standard Version Here’s a great new song by Downhere about rediscovering God. The best way to rediscover Him and to hear His voice is by reading His Word and obeying it: -Mark (rediscovering Jesus daily…
I remember my wife was teaching our family about Proverbs 10:4: “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” She was emphasizing to them that hard work of the diligent is what rewards a person and that people who are lazy will come to poverty just as the drunkard and glutton…
I don’t think people realize how wonderfully practical the Bible is and how it speaks to such topics as co-signing for a near one (neighbor or friend) in Proverbs 6:1-6: My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger, 2if you are snared in the words…
Proverbs 4:5-9 states: “Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. 6Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. 8Prize her highly, and she will…
My theme this month is the proverb of the day and since today is May 3rd, Proverbs 3:1 states: “My son, do not forget my teaching but let your heart keep My commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.” (ESV) This proverb sums up the band,…
Proverbs 2:16-19 gives us a sure fire way to avoid adultery: “So you will be delivered from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words, 17 who forsakes the companion of her youth and forgets the covenant of her God; 18 for her house sinks down to death, and her paths to the departed; 19 none who go to her…
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