Proverbs 6:30–31 (NLT)- “Excuses might be found for a thief who steals because he is starving. But if he is caught, he must pay back seven times what he stole, even if he has to sell everything in his house.” Desperation can drive people to do wrong. Though pressure makes a person steal yet God’s…
Proverbs 6:28–29 (NLT)- “Can he walk on hot coals and not blister his feet? So it is with the man who sleeps with another man’s wife. He who embraces her will not go unpunished.” Today’s scripture reveals yet again that sexual sin, especially in the form of betrayal like adultery, carries consequences that are deeply…
Proverbs 6:26–27 (NLT)- “For a prostitute will bring you to poverty, but sleeping with another man’s wife will cost you your life. Can a man scoop a flame into his lap and not have his clothes catch on fire?” This verse speaks of how giving in to harmful desires can drain a person’s resources, energy,…
Proverbs 6:24–25 (NLT)- “It will keep you from the immoral woman, from the smooth tongue of a promiscuous woman. Don’t lust for her beauty. Don’t let her coy glances seduce you.” In the verses leading up to today’s passage, we are encouraged to hold on to the teachings of our parents and keep them close…
Proverbs 6:24-25 (NLT)- “It will keep you from the immoral woman, from the smooth tongue of a promiscuous woman. Don’t lust for her beauty. Don’t let her coy glances seduce you.” As children of God we must be careful what draws our attention, because not everything that looks good carries good intentions. Temptation comes often…
Proverbs 6:22-23 (NLT)- “When you walk, their counsel will lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up, they will advise you. For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life.” Parental guidance is one of the earliest and most enduring…
Proverbs 6:20-21 (NLT)- “My son, obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck.” The guidance that comes from honoring godly instruction, especially from parents or spiritual mentors is powerful beyond words can describe. Their instructions serve as a moral compass that…
Proverbs 6:18–19 (NLT)- “a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.” God’s hates those who plot evil against others. When a person nurtures harmful intentions, they are deliberately distorting the truth and acting against the very purpose…
Proverbs 6:16–17 (NLT)- “There are six things the Lord hates— no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent,” Today we are reminded that God is not indifferent to how we live. A “Haughty eyes” point to prideful posture that elevates oneself above others and even above God. Pride…
Proverbs 6:14–15 (NLT)- “Their perverted hearts plot evil, and they constantly stir up trouble. But they will be destroyed suddenly, broken in an instant beyond all hope of healing.” This passage reveals the fate of those who deliberately choose to act wickedly. In God’s sight, a wicked person is one who doesn’t obey His commandments….