With Jack Bailey
Scripture A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it is like clouds and wind that bring no rain. ~Proverbs 25:14, NLT Quote We make a living by what we get {earn}; we make a life by what we give. ~Sir Winston Churchill We were created for God’s pleasure and it pleases Him for…
Scripture Eat honey, my child. It is good. Honey from a honeycomb has a sweet taste. I want you to know that wisdom is sweet to you. If you find it, there is hope for you tomorrow. ~Proverbs 24:13-14, NIrV Quote O taste and see that the LORD is good…Joy is the flavor of the Savior!…
Scripture Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don’t stand back and let them die. Don’t try to disclaim responsibility by saying you didn’t know it. For God, who knows all hearts, knows yours and He knows you knew. ~Proverbs 24:11-12, NLT Quote In this life, we are called to share in His suffering:…
Scripture Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich: you are wasting your time. Riches can disappear as though they had the wings of a bird! ~Proverbs 23:4-5, JEV Quote God can satisfy your need but no one can satisfy your greed. ~Ya’akov What is the root of sin; is it pride or disobedience? Technically…
Scripture True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life. ~Proverbs 22:4, NLT Quote Pride is self-centeredness turned wrong side out. ~Max Anders The essence of sin is found in Isaiah 53:6, All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; But the…
Scripture You may believe you are doing right, but the Lord judges your reasons. ~Proverbs 21:2 Quote Good intentions do not sanction bad deeds; neither do bad intentions sanction good deeds. ~Anonymous We all have a pride problem and our pride leads us to believe that we are always right. Bill and I had a…
Scripture Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps errs. ~Proverbs 19:2, NASB Quote Jesus never got into a hurry. ~Randy Sharp Occasionally I like to compare translations so let’s look at a few different versions of Proverbs 19:2… NKJV–Also it is not good for a soul to…
Scripture The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. ~Proverbs 18:21 Quote “WARNING: Words have power, use them carefully.” ~Anonymous There is a lot in Proverbs about the tongue and the use or misuse of words. This certainly seems to be the theme of chapter…
Scripture Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. ~Proverbs 17:6, ESV Quote Children find their security in the knowledge of their father’s love. ~Ray Comfort The family is the first divine institution and is the building block for society. No chain is stronger than it’s weakest link and…
Scripture Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. ~Proverbs 16:3, NIV Quote The life you long for is found when you put your absolute confidence in Jesus Christ. ~Max Anders Biblical righteousness is fundamentally an attitude of trust in God and wickedness is not merely disobedience, it is…