Proverbs 21 1The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he(BB) turns it wherever he will. 2(BC) Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD(BD) weighs the heart. 3(BE) To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4(BF)… Continue Reading
Proverbs 20 1(A) Wine is a mocker,(B) strong drink a brawler, and whoever(C) is led astray by it is not wise.[a] 2The terror of a king is like(D) the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger(E) forfeits his life. 3It is an honor for a man to(F) keep aloof from strife, but every… Continue Reading
Proverbs 19 1(ND) Better is a poor person who(NE) walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. 2Desire[ac] without knowledge is not good, and whoever(NF) makes haste with his feet misses his way. 3When a man’s folly(NG) brings his way to ruin, his heart(NH) rages against the LORD.… Continue Reading
Northpoint has a strong connection with the Headstart Program in Corona. One of the ways we help serve this organization is by having Northpoint volunteers read age appropriate books to the Headstart students during the school year. Recently Northpoint volunteer Mike Brooks had the opportunity to read “in costume”. Mike dressed up as “The Cat… Continue Reading
Proverbs 18 1Whoever(MB) isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. 2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only(MC) in expressing his opinion. 3When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace. 4The words of a man’s mouth are(MD) deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a… Continue Reading
Proverbs 17 1(A) Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting[a] with strife. 2A servant who deals wisely will rule over(B) a son who acts shamefully and(C) will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3(D) The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, (E) and… Continue Reading
Proverbs 16 1The plans of the heart belong to man, but(IM) the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. 2(IN) All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD(IO) weighs the spirit. 3(IP) Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. 4(IQ) The LORD… Continue Reading
We are tempted to think that since our salvation is secure, it will not harm us to be exposed to sin, at least in small quantities. We tell ourselves that it is okay to indulge in a little self-pity, especially since life is so discouraging. We think that it’s all right for us to look… Continue Reading
Proverbs 15 1(GE) A soft answer turns away wrath, but(GF) a harsh word stirs up anger. 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but(GG) the mouths of fools pour out folly. 3(GH) The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4(GI) A gentle[s] tongue is(GJ) a… Continue Reading
“I don’t know where your son is. He’s hiding in the garden, because he’s been bad.” A brief description of our youngest son’s offense followed this greeting at the end of a long workday. The garden sure looked empty. Not a hair to be seen in all his usual haunts. He’s not at the side… Continue Reading