With Jack Bailey
Scripture Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless {unborn}, and see that they get justice. ~Proverbs 31:8-9 Quote A King should avoid wine and women and concentrate on ruling with justice and righteousness. ~Max Anders Remember, the scripture above…
Scripture Many people want to speak to a ruler, but justice comes only from the Lord. ~Proverbs 29:26, NLT Quote “Justice is truth in action.” ~Benjamin Disraeli We all want justice in life or so we think–what we really want is mercy. A monk in Mother Teresa’s order came to her complaining. He claimed that…
Scripture If a king is fair, he makes his country strong, but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down. ~Proverbs 29:4, NCV Quote “I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” ~George Washington…
Scripture The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed. ~Proverbs 28:18, NLT Quote If we take care of our integrity, our integrity will take care of us. ~Max Anders The word “blameless” in verse 18 means complete, whole, entire, or sound. It is a synonym for integrity. Actually you see it linked…
Scripture Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous. ~Proverbs 27:4, NLT Quote When we adopt the humanistic mold of the world, we doom ourselves to a life characterized by jealousy, envy and greed. Even our charitable deeds are tainted with a selfish motive. ~Max Anders The sins…
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 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 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 To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. ~Proverbs 18:13, NIV Quote “Empty drums [barrels] make the most noise.” ~Anonymous There is a lot in Proverbs about the tongue and how we use it. Solomon said in 15:28, The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.…
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…