The School of Hard Knocks

if you can’t learn from others’ mistakes and take advice, you’ll earn your degree from the School of Hard Knocks!

Proverbs 28:6
The one who trusts in himself  is a fool,
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Toot your horn

“Tooting your own horn” doesn’t count as musical talent! 

Proverbs 26:2 “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— 

a stranger, and not your own lips.”

Wise Warriors

A wise warrior is better than a strong one,
and a man of knowledge than one of strength;
for you should wage war with sound guidance—
victory comes with many counselors.
Proverbs 24:5-6

Standing out

Want to stand out in a crowd? Be a person of character! 

Proverbs 20:11

“Even a young man is known by his actions— 

if his behavior is pure and upright.”

No need to say anything

This proverb speaks for itself!

Proverbs 14:3
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.

Are you listening?

Are you listening?

Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

Get your mind out of the gutter!

There is a saying, “Thoughts become actions, actions become habit, and habits become character.” If it’s true, you better make sure your starting point is a good one!

Proverbs 12:5-6
The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.

Building and Breaking

Two distinct voices, raised for different reasons, and with different effect. Which one would you find yours be: one that brings blessing, or one that destroys?

Proverbs 11:10-11
When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices,
and when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.
A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.

work it out

Those who understand God’s order for creation realize work is a blessing in many ways: it’s an act of worship, a ministry, and grace as God provides for the craftsman and consumer through work. So, what are you up to this weekend?

Proverbs 10:3-4
The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry,
but He denies the wicked what they crave.
Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.