Devotional

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 “There are six things which the Lord hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.” (Prov. 6:16–19) This passage gives us one of the strongest descriptions in Proverbs of the things that are especially offensive to God. The expression, ...

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 How long will you lie down, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest.” Your poverty will come in like a vagabond and your need like an armed man. (Prov. 6:9–11)   After warning his son about becoming entangled in another person’s financial obligations (Proverbs 6:1–5), Solomon turns to another danger that quietly destroys a person’s life: laziness. Rather than addressing ...

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 My son, give attention to my wisdom, incline your ear to my understanding; that you may observe discretion and your lips may reserve knowledge. (Prov. 5:1, 2)   These verses introduce a chapter in which Solomon exhorts his son with an extended warning concerning sexual immorality and a corresponding commendation of marital faithfulness. Proverbs 5 continues one of the central themes of the opening chapters: wisdom must govern all of life. In chapter 4, Solomon urged ...

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. (Prov. 4:23) Proverbs 4 continues Solomon’s earnest instruction to his son concerning the pursuit of wisdom and the avoidance of wickedness. Throughout the chapter, Solomon contrasts two paths: the way of wisdom, which leads to life, and the way of the wicked, which leads to destruction. Having urged his son to acquire wisdom, cherish instruction, and avoid the path of evil, ...

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Proverbs 4:5 “Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.”   Proverbs 4 represents one of Solomon’s most personal appeals to his son. Unlike many of the shorter, independent proverbs later in the book, this chapter forms an extended fatherly exhortation. Solomon begins by recalling the instruction he himself received from his father David (vv. 1–4). Having benefited from godly instruction, Solomon now passes that same wisdom to ...