Posts with the category “wisdom-builds-the-house”

Proverbs 14:1 (paraphrased): “The naïve and gullible believe every word they hear, but the prudent person carefully considers their steps.”For any first-time readers joining us today, let’s quickly re...  Read More

Proverbs 22:3  “A prudent, astute and sensible person watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them;  But the naïve and gullible person walks blindly ahead and pay the penalty.” Yesterday we di...  Read More

Proverbs 8:12  “I Wisdom from God make prudence my dwelling and I find out knowledge and discretion.”   Proverbs 22:3  “The wise and prudent see danger ahead and avoid it, but the foolish keep going s...  Read More

Proverbs 10:6  “Blessings are upon the head of the uncompromisingly righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.”   Proverbs 10:8  “The wise in heart will receive and obey the Lord’s comm...  Read More

Proverbs 12:15  “Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.  NLT“The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.” AMPC Growing up, my mothe...  Read More

Proverbs 1:21-23  “Wisdom cries out, “How long O simple ones will you be immature?  How long will you fight wisdom and scoff at truth?  If you will turn and give attention to My correction, I Wisdom w...  Read More

Proverbs 10:21  “The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.”  NLT The book of Proverbs places great value on something that many people overlook toda...  Read More

Proverbs 3:21-26  “Don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.  Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul….They are valuable and will keep you safe on your way and your feet will not stum...  Read More

Proverbs 3:5-7 says, “Lean on, trust in and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind;  Do not rely on your own insight or understanding.  In all your ways know recognize and acknowledge H...  Read More

Proverbs 2:1-10My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as ...  Read More

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Asset or Liability.” It is a financial term, but we can use it to examine our lives.Asset: Something valuable that adds strength, increases worth, and produces growth.Liab...  Read More

Proverbs 12:1  NKJV “Whoever loves instruction and correction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid and foolish.”  Wisdom is revealed in us by how we respond to correction.  It shows ...  Read More

“He who listens to instruction and heeds correction is on the path to life, but he wo ignores correction is on the path to ruin and will lead others astray.”  Proverbs 10:17 So maybe we don’t wake up ...  Read More

We’ve all seen the bumper sticker that says, “Co-Exist.”  But there are some things that simply cannot coexist. Trust and lies do not mixLove and hate cannot build a relationshipPeace and strife will ...  Read More

Proverbs 5:1-2  begins with a plea: “Pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to understanding…”Though much of this chapter addresses moral compromise and seduction, it reveals something deeper — ...  Read More

Wisdom doesn’t just build with materials — it builds with direction, obedience, and focus. In Proverbs 4, a father instructs his child: “Get wisdom… Do not forsake her… Guard your heart… Avoid the pat...  Read More

Proverbs 9:1  “Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn out her seven pillars.”   Scripture reveals that wisdom does not build randomly, it builds structurally.  A house that stands requires support. ...  Read More

“Wisdom has built her house;  She has hewn out and set up her seven pillars.”  Proverbs 9:1While the book of Proverbs personifies wisdom as a woman building her house, it’s clear that God’s wisdom is ...  Read More

Have you ever been falsely accused?  Misunderstood, misrepresented, talked about or judged unfairly?  If you are human, this has most likely happened to you at some point in your life. There is someth...  Read More

Proverbs 9:10 “The reverential awe of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Almighty God results in good judgment.”True wisdom does not begin with intelligence, education, experience ...  Read More

Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”I Corinthians 3:19 “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.”One of the greatest dangers in buil...  Read More

Proverbs 24:3 “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.”Wisdom is essential to everything we build in life—whether it is a home, a family, a business, a ministry, or a ...  Read More