Maturing as Christians

We read, “A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24).  This emphasizes that quality of friendship is more important than quantity. It advises wisdom in choosing friends, prioritizing deep, sacrificial relationships over many superficial ones. Quality friends are hard to find because they go against the grain of human selfishness and surface-level relationships. Scripture suggests that while acquaintances a

The wisdom of God teaches, “Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established” (Proverbs 16:3).  What is Solomon teaching us? He’s saying to surrender your efforts, goals, and daily actions to God, trusting Him to guide, shape, or validate them according to His will. This does not guarantee that every personal desire will come true, but rather that God will direct your actions, refine your goals, and bring about success that aligns with His, not your, ultimate

As a believer in Christ, if other people’s opinions are your GPS, don’t be shocked when you wake in a ditch. This basic truth about life aligns with the biblical principle that seeking human approval over the guidance of the Holy Spirit leads to spiritual ruin (waking in a ditch). God tells us, “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe” (Proverbs 29:25).  This fear is an anxious need to receive affirmation from those around us. Hear th

Don’t react to people based on what you heard! The wisdom that God gives says, “He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him” (Proverbs 18:13).  This teaches that reacting or offering opinions before understanding all the facts is foolish, reckless, and shameful. It highlights the need for patient listening, humility, and seeking full context rather than jumping to conclusions based on incorrect or partial information. True wisdom involves fully unders

King Solomon teaches, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21). He says, “those who love it.”  Now what exactly does that mean? Those who “love it”? “Love” what? Solomon is talking about people who love to talk. The context bears witness to this. Look at verses 2 and 13. Solomon is emphasizing that there are always real-life consequences when it comes to our words, AND, if you love to talk, you shouldn't be sur

King Solomon teaches, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21). But do our tongues possess the power of death and life? Or—perhaps a better question is—what does that even mean? Biblically, “the power of the tongue” refers to the influence words have on relationships, reputations, emotions, and personal outcomes, rather than the power to manifest physical objects or reality. It signifies that words can “destroy

King Solomon teaches, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21).  Does this mean that people can speak things into existence? That’s what many are believing! But what does this mean? Do I have the power to speak things into existence? Do the declarations of Christians possess divine power? The Bible teaches that only God creates out of nothing (Genesis 1, Romans 4:17), while human, finite words cannot force real

Scripture says, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous” (Proverbs 13:22).  Someone said, God wants me to have an abundance of money to satisfy this verse. Is she accurate? No, she’s not! At its surface, this verse might suggest a “good man” simply accumulates wealth to pass down. However, the wisdom of Scripture runs far deeper, especially when we understand the context. The inheritance is spelled ou