As Iron Sharpens Iron – Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron is true for knives. But it is also true for believers. We need to spend time together, sharpening one another.
Proverbs
Studies from the book of Proverbs
Choose Your Friends Carefully – Proverbs 13:20
If you want to live a godly life in Christ, it is important for you to choose your friends carefully. Be careful of their influence.
Speak Up for the Voiceless – Proverbs 31:8-9
Many people in the world today have no voice in what happens to them. Will you be a voice for the voiceless and speak up in their behalf?
Answering a Fool According to His Folly – Proverbs 26:4-5
In Proverbs, a fool is one who speaks and acts in harmful ways. These proverbs tell us not to answer a fool foolishly, but with integrity.
I’ll Pay Them Back – Proverbs 24:29
Our initial reaction to being wronged is to think, I’ll pay them back. But, as God’s people, we should love them instead and seek their good.
Guard Your Heart – Proverbs 4:23
In this proverb, a father is instructing his son to guard his heart. To be careful about what he allows to influence his life and thoughts.
Responding With a Soft Answer or a Harsh Word – Proverbs 15:1
Discussions can sometimes get heated. But responding with a soft answer, with gentleness and respect, can help to defuse the conflict.
The Noble Character of Proverb’s Lady Wisdom
Lady wisdom is described through the first chapters of Proverbs, followed by her teachings, and illustrated in the woman of noble character.
Without Gossip, a Quarrel Dies Down – Proverbs 26:20
Gossip is like throwing fuel onto a fire. The more fuel we add, the hotter the fire. By choosing not to gossip, a quarrel can die down.
Be Kind to the Poor – Proverbs 19:17
Proverbs tells us that when we are kind to the poor, God sees it as a loan to himself and that he will reward us accordingly. So be generous.
When Sharing Your Opinion, Don’t Be a Fool – Proverbs 18:2
We all know people who delight in sharing their opinions. And who are not interested in what anyone else has to say. Solomon calls that person a fool.
The Beginning of Knowledge – Proverbs 1:7
While the fear of the Lord includes an element of fear, it is also reverence for him. And that reverence and respect is the beginning of real knowledge.
