Warnings Against Folly 6 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,2 you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth.3 So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands:Go—to the point of exhaustion—[a] and give… Continue reading Proverbs 6
Tag: Proverbs
Proverbs 11
11 The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. 4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. 5 The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths… Continue reading Proverbs 11
Education Begins Again
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 Today is the first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Our new superintendent, Dr. Feagins, is making tough decisions. The school board has four new members. Twelve schools had to… Continue reading Education Begins Again
Shine a Light
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 Lord, we lift up Memphis to You. May our elected and appointed leaders in government walk in integrity. May Mayor Harris and Mayor Young lead with You in mind. We pray that those in positions of authority seek You… Continue reading Shine a Light
Still a Child
Train up a child in the way he should go,[a]And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Lord, may we seek you with our whole hearts. Prevent us from forgetting and shunning our responsibilities as parents. May we draw strength form the Father to be mothers and fathers. Break our… Continue reading Still a Child
Proverbs 18
An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. 2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. 4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream. 5 It is not good to… Continue reading Proverbs 18
Guard Your Heart
Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company;2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. Proverbs 24:1-2 Lord, may those quiet righteous be blessed. May their promote their good works. Lord, for Memphis, align our hearts with Your good. We celebrate our music in Memphis and the artists that create it.… Continue reading Guard Your Heart
June 15
A friend mentioned matching a Proverb with the day so I’ll do that now. 15 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 4 The… Continue reading June 15
News of the Righteous
“When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.” Proverbs 11:10 High Ground News describes themselves as the following “We are sidewalk level, solutions-oriented journalism for Memphis. We are focused on the visionary people, businesses and organizations making changes in our city. Our signature On The Ground series… Continue reading News of the Righteous
Good Wives and Good Husbands
Lord, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, we pray for the women we share our lives with, or will share our lives with. We pray for those searching for their partners today, that you be preparing the hearts of those couples for when they meet. May we be men worthy of their love because we… Continue reading Good Wives and Good Husbands