Reading the Word Proverbs 30:15–16 (ESV)15 The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, “Enough”:16 Sheol, the barren womb, the land never satisfied with water, and the fire that never says, “Enough.” … Continue reading Never Enough
Reading the Word Proverbs 30:7–9 (ESV)7 Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die:8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is … Continue reading Neither Poverty Nor Riches
Reading the Word “Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” (Proverbs 29:20, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word This verse describes the one who is “hasty … Continue reading Hasty with Words
Reading the Word “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” (Proverbs 29:18, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We need our Bibles and we need preachers and teachers … Continue reading The Need for God’s Word
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading Equality
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read his archives at www.roberlain.wordpress.com . Psalm 133:1–3 (ESV)1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!2 It is like the precious oil on … Continue reading Unity
Reading the Word “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” (Proverbs 29:11, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We have seen several verses in the Book of Proverbs that contrast the … Continue reading Self-Control
Reading the Word “If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.” (Proverbs 29:9, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word The imagery of this proverb is the courtroom. … Continue reading Is the Argument Worth It?
Reading the Word “Scoffers set a city aflame, but the wise turn away wrath.” (Proverbs 29:8, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word The first line of this proverb speaks of one who “blows” on a city. It is the picture … Continue reading Fanning the Flames
Reading the Word “A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.” (Proverbs 29:5, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word This proverb speaks of one who flatters his neighbor. The word translated “flatters” is a word that … Continue reading Smooth Talkers
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