“Then I looked again at vanity under the sun.” Ecc 4:7 Solomon spent much of his life in contemplation. He was trying to figure out life. He was trying to understand it. He took on the arduous task of narrowing life and all its components into one, cohesive conclusion: what is the meaning of life??? […]
Walking with the Wise Men
“He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Proverbs 13:20 Like it or not, peer pressure is a reality for all of us, at any age. The people we hang with ultimately influence who we become. It is easy to think that as we mature, we […]
The Secret to Long Life and Happiness
Since the dawn of time, mankind has sought to lengthen his life and be happy while doing it. The hard fact is no one wants to die… we want to live, and live well. We want to be fulfilled, have friends, have influence, be successful, and do all of that for a long, long time. […]
Protecting the Pearls of Wisdom
“For the Lord gives wisdom… “ Like a pearl, wisdom is both hard to find and easy to lose. There is great encouragement in knowing two distinct truths: pearls of wisdom come from God, and it is He who protects them. When we diligently seek wisdom, God graciously gives wisdom and helps us to keep […]
Wise Words that Warn
It has been said there are two main motivations for all actions: achieving pleasure and avoiding pain. Avoiding pain far outweighs the motivation of achieving pleasure. Avoiding pain necessitates clear warnings, and Proverbs does not fall short of this task. The book introduces a personified Wisdom; her wise words warn readers who would listen and […]