Day 141 (Year 2) Eliminating Misguided Tolerance “The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.” (Proverbs 14:15 NKJV) Those who trust in their own hearts are somewhat uncommonly self-confident, while those who “believe every word” are too trusting of others. There are a few points worth pondering here. First, “believes every
Day 142 (Year 2) Managing Emotions “He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.” (Proverbs 14:29 NASB) “Understanding” in the above verse, tebunah in the Hebrew, could also be translated as having “insight, knowledge, or an act of understanding.” Today’s verse appreciates people with great understanding and
Day 143 (Year 2) Delighting in Wisdom “It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.” (Proverbs 10:23 RSV) We will acquire wisdom as we heed the rebuke of life. While accepting rebuke is somehow unpleasant, there could be joy when we follow the
Day 144 (Year 2) The Understanding Perceive Diverse Realities “Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” (Proverbs 20:5 NKJV) The word “counsel” above, ‘etsah in the Hebrew, can also be translated as “plan, designs, schemes, strategy, purpose, advice, or consultation.” Meanwhile, the Hebrew
Day 145 (Year 2) Righteousness and Wisdom Bring Joy to Families “The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, and he who begets a wise child will delight in him.” (Proverbs 23:24 NKJV) Today’s verse states that the fathers, and probably including the mothers, of the righteous and the wise will greatly rejoice and be
Day 146 (Year 2) The Wise are Strong “A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.” (Proverbs 24:5 NASB) “Once God has spoken; Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God.” (Psalm 62:11 NASB) “Blessed are the men whose strength is in thee, In whose heart are the highways
Day 147 (Year 2) Seeking the Lord’s Face and Power “Your God has commanded your strength; Show Yourself strong, O God, who have acted on our behalf.” (Psalm 68:28 NASB) “Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually.” (Psalm 105:4 NASB) The previous devotionals advocated that as believers increase God’s knowledge, we will
Day 148 (Year 2) The People of Knowledge Increase in Power “A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.” (Proverbs 24:5 NASB) “Behold, God is mighty, But despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.” (Job 36:5 NKJV) “If you are slack in the day of distress, Your strength
Day 149 (Year 2) The Righteous will be Delivered through Knowledge “With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.” (Proverbs 11:9 NASB) The “knowledge” mentioned here is the same as that of yesterday (Proverbs 24:5), both da’ath in the Hebrew, meaning “knowing, discernment, understanding, or skill.”
Day 150 (Year 2) Do Not Stray Away from True Knowledge “Cease listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.” (Proverbs 19:27 NKJV) “Knowledge” here is da’ath in the Hebrew, meaning “discernment, understanding, or skill.” On the faith journey, it is extremely dangerous for believers to stray from spiritual
