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Proverbs 23 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We continue with the 30 sayings of the wise. Saying number 13 easily catches the eye. When man sinned in the Garden of peace and tranquility, the LORD God was grieved and He regretted having created humanity. Verse 15 announces the good news. Wisdom can once again put a happy faceContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 23 Commentary”

Proverbs 22 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It says volumes about our world today that riches are more desirable than a good name. The perversity of humanity. On the other hand is the fear of the LORD, described as humility. Both perversity and humility exist under the sovereign rule of the Creator God. Shouldn’t the perverse see dangerContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 22 Commentary”

Proverbs 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The mention of kingship in verse 1 is meant to draw our attention to dominion. A man was created to rule from the very beginning. Dominion is perfect when a man mirrors his Creator. Verse 1 is referring to the rule of the Christ within an individual. Verse 2 presents aContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 21 Commentary”

Proverbs 20 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Coming up first is the subject of beer and wine. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise. There is a direct reference to drunkenness. In Leviticus 10, the LORD strictly forbade priests from drinking wine. Not being wise here has nothing to do with failure to make logical conclusions.ContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 20 Commentary”

Proverbs 19 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com By being an honest employee, or by using honest scales in the marketplace, you won’t probably make as much cash as a dishonest and lying neighbor. But that is fine according to the Creator God. Chapter 19 is brutally honest. A man of integrity may remain poor but that is fine.ContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 19 Commentary”

Proverbs 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The chapter continues to contrast the upright and the wicked with special emphasis on human words. Words achieve different things for the fool and for the upright. A fool’s mouth is his ruin; his mouth invites a beating. On the other hand, when the mouth elects to host the name ofContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 18 Commentary”

Proverbs 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 17 begins by elevating the importance of peace. Without peace, all feasting is useless; be it a feast of money, entertainment, pleasure, fame, or indeed any other form of abundance. The New Testament expands our understanding of the term peace. It is more than simply the absence of strife. EphesiansContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 17 Commentary”

Proverbs 16 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We can paste this: Far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich. Verse 8. This thought here challenges the notion that Mr. Right always puts food on the table. Or more appropriately, it challenges the notion that whatever puts food on the table is right. TheContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 16 Commentary”

Proverbs 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This chapter is highlighted by verse 3. “The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” This may suggest that the LORD is constantly evaluating human works. Bad works are isolated from good works and consequently punished. Probably yes. However, the more likely application would be to lookContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 15 Commentary”

Proverbs 14 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Verse 23. I have ‘preached’ about hard work but never came close to being this bold! All hard work? Select the right path or career and work hard. Diligence pays off. This is what we know. In fact,ContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 14 Commentary”