Author: Conqueror in Training

The theme that resounds with me today is Christ-honoring character. “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. Train up a child in the way he should go; even…

There are two main dichotomous themes of righteousness / evil, and wealth / poverty. “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death. Whoever loves pleasure will be a…

This chapter contains another variety of themes including a true test of our faith. “The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. A man’s steps are from the Lord; how then can man understand his way? The spirit of man is the lamp of…

This chapter has a variety of themes, so we’ll look at ‘faithfulness”. “Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. Whoever is generous…

This chapter includes a theme of listening before speaking. “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. If…

A few of the sayings in this chapter caught my attention as being a little outside of the box, so let’s review those. “A bribe is like a precious stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.” (v8) Since a bribe has value in helping people prosper, does…

This chapter has several themes including God’s sovereign control. “The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Whoever gives thought…

This chapter has several themes including the need to accept correction. “A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but he who complies with rebuke is sensible. A scoffer does not love one who rebukes him; He will not go to the wise. One whose ear listens to a life-giving rebuke will stay among the wise. One…

This chapter has a theme contrasting those who are wise / prudent against those who are not. “The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down. The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps. One who is wise is cautious and turns away from…