We naturally look up to people. Whether it’s a successful entrepreneur, a celebrity, or even a friend whose life seems to be flourishing, our hearts are quick to admire and slow to discern.
When conflict arises, our first instinct is usually to “fix the situation.” We look for misunderstandings to clear up, processes to improve, or compromises to make. And many times, that works. But Proverbs 22:10 reminds us th...
Proverbs 19:2 warns us that desire, when it is not rooted in knowledge, misses the way. Desire by itself is not enough—it can push us forward, but without wisdom it often pushes us off course.
This proverb warns us that isolation is dangerous. When we pull away from others, it is often because we are seeking our own desires. We want freedom to think, speak, or act without anyone questioning us.
This proverb reminds us that wisdom, not family or status, secures true influence . In many contexts—whether family, business, or community—people assume that position or title automatically grants authority and honor.
We like to think our actions are right and our motives are clean. But what we often can’t see are the subtle impurities we bring into the equation—self-interest dressed as service, pride disguised as confidence, convenience p...
Wisdom doesn’t grow in isolation; it grows in community. The proverb emphasizes many advisers”—people with different strengths, experiences, and perspectives not just a few or one confidant.
This proverb teaches us a paradox. Here is the paradox: the hand that freely gives ends up getting more, while the fist that clutches tightly - ends up empty.
This proverb contrasts two kinds of people by the way they handle a narrow window of opportunity. The prudent worker heads to the fields while the grain is ripe, understanding that a short season demands quick, focused action...
Before offering advice or correction, know your audience. Proverbs 9:8 shows that both the fool and the wise person receive the same thing—correction—but their interaction with it is vastly different. It shows us that correct...
This proverb asks us a rhetorical question where the answer is obviously - yes. Wisdom is calling out, wisdom is raising her voice. It’s meant to shake the reader awake and say: "Don’t you see? Wisdom is right in front of you...
This proverb show us that its better to learn second hand rather than first hand. In this proverb the father is pleading with his sons not to make the same mistakes so many others have mad.
Proverbs 6:1-5 is a flashing red light for anyone thinking, “Debt is just how life works nowadays.” Solomon shows that pledging what you can’t control hands the steering wheel of tomorrow’s income to someone else.
This proverb serves as a stark warning about the unexamined life. The seductive woman described in this verse is not merely engaging in immoral behavior—she is deeply unaware of the consequences of her actions.
At first glance, Solomon’s counsel sounds like a riddle— “How can the beginning of wisdom be…getting wisdom?” Yet the paradox is exactly the point: the doorway into a life shaped by God’s mind is flung open the moment we deci...
Proverbs 3:5–6 isn’t just a nice Hallmark card saying. It’s a real-life guide for making wise decisions. It’s not about sitting back and hoping for the best, but about thinking clearly and acting with faith.
Proverbs 2:6-7 reminds us that true wisdom does not come from clever ideas or a high IQ; it is a gift from God to people who fear the lord and live lives with high character.
Proverbs 1: 8-9 teaches us that when you live in alignment with the lessons and values of your upbringing, their wisdom turns into something that brings honor and joy to your life.