Reading the Word Proverbs 14:34 (ESV)34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Understanding and Applying the Word Righteousness, or doing what is right, is always important. We often think of doing what is right … Continue reading Righteousness Exalts a Nation
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading.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 each day. Thanks for … Continue reading Oppressing the Poor
Reading the Word Proverbs 12:23 (ESV)23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. Understanding and Applying the Word This proverb tells us that it is better to be slow to tell everyone what we think … Continue reading Fools Proclaim Folly
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along every day. Thanks … Continue reading Handling Insults
Reading the Word Proverbs 12:9 (ESV)9 Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread. Understanding and Applying the Word This proverb is all about humilty. So many like to boast and … Continue reading It Is Better To Be Humble
Reading the Word Proverbs 12:4 (ESV)4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. Understanding and Applying the Word This passage focuses on the benefit of a good … Continue reading An Excellent Wife
Reading the Word Proverbs 11:16–17 (ESV)16 A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.17 A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. Understanding and Applying the Word At first glance these verses may … Continue reading Honor or Riches
Reading the Word Proverbs 9:7–9 (ESV)7 Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love … Continue reading Willing to Learn
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 I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along every day. Thanks … Continue reading Seven Things the Lord Hates
I am unable to include devotional thoughts today, but this passage is an interesting one to ponder. It tells us that the wicked person’s words and actions are untrustworthy. The worthless person is always plotting and scheming and cannot be … Continue reading Always Planning Evil
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