Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Of course I could be wrong, but I would guess that you and your friends have similar incomes and spending habits. You belong to the same organizations, enjoy the same recreation, eat at the same restaurants and maybe even vacation together. You shop at the […]
Biblical Admonition: Stinginess and Quick Riches Are Formula for Poverty
Pro 28:22 “A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him. “ The man described in this proverb has two overlapping issues: he is stingy and he hastens after wealth. Although he is racing toward poverty, he is oblivious to it. Issue One: He is stingy, a word […]
Faith and Failure
photo credit: Rich Anderson “I believed, so I said, ‘I am completely ruined!’” (Psalm 116:10 NCV). How has this economy affected you? Did your portfolio plummet just when you were ready to retire? Did the business you built through years of diligence go under? Did your hours get cut or did you lose your job? […]
Healthy Skepticism Can Be a Good Thing
photo credit: scorbette37 Mat 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” I am a person who naturally thinks the best of people and who doesn’t like conflict. Often, when my gut tells me something isn’t right, I dismiss that […]
Do Things in the Right Order
photo credit: Robb North Pro 24:27 “First plant your fields; then build your barn.” from The Message translation Many times when I read Proverbs, the meaning does not immediately jump up and scream out. When I first read this one, I thought, “OooooKaaay.” Fortunately I have some great commentaries which helped me out. Wisdom is […]