Perhaps more than anything else the Bible warns us to control our tongues. Solomon, who was blessed with great measures of wisdom, tells us “Whoso keepeth his mouth and tongue keepeth his soul from troubles,” (Proverbs 21:22-24). How do we keep our mouth and tongue so we do not fall into trouble? Do we hide … Continue reading Guarding Our Tongue
Category: Pondering Proverbs
Do Not Delay in Doing Good
"Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it"—when you have it with you" (Prov. 3:27-28). There are many times where there'd be a certain thing I'd need to … Continue reading Do Not Delay in Doing Good
Meditation on Proverbs 4:25-27
"Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil" (Proverbs 4:25-27). As I ponder this, I’m reminded of the way in which … Continue reading Meditation on Proverbs 4:25-27
