The wise man Solomon wrote, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord” (Prov. 18:22). A good marriage is a great blessing and is the foundation of a healthy, happy home. Too many people take their marriage for granted. Marriage is like a garden. It is a beautiful… Read More Proverbs: A Wise Marriage — Michael Grooms
The Proverbs contain general truths about common situations in life. It is not always possible to take a specific set of circumstances and apply them to what one reads in Proverbs. Proverbs gives general suggestions about various situations that God’s people will face in life. Still, there are many passages that God’s people would do… Read More Proverbs: The Problem of Adultery — Johnny O. Trail, LMFT
God’s Word reveals a lot about laziness. There is nothing wrong with occasionally being lazy to rest from our labors. Even Jesus took breaks from His ministry to relax. However, some abuse being lazy. Instead of resting from their labors, they rest from their rest, but God doesn’t want us to be like this. For… Read More Proverbs: Laziness Vs. A Good Work Ethic — Cougan Collins
There is almost an unlimited list of things one can do to NOT get along with people. However, the confines of this article are limited to the book of Proverbs. Again, with thirty-one chapters in view a quite lengthy list could be given. With this said, let us limit ourselves still further to some of… Read More Proverbs: How NOT To Get Along With People — Roy Knight
“How do I get along with people?” That is the million-dollar question of our generation. In a society of division, hate, and vitriol, can we really get along with people? The main theme of our society says, “If you do not agree with me, then you are my enemy.” Sadly, we have not been able… Read More Proverbs: How To Get Along With People — Will Hester
One of the many challenges plaguing modern Christians is the inability to receive and respond positively to corrective instruction and reproof. Our society has grown accustomed to the “live and let live” disposition insomuch that blatant wrongdoing goes unchallenged and uncorrected. Since many do not know God’s standards for conduct, they do not intervene in… Read More Proverbs: Are You Open to Instruction and Reproof? — Chance Blackmer
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Prov. 1:7). The wise sage was a university professor. He was hounded by a young student that constantly pleaded, “Give me knowledge.” One day the wise man walked along the riverside. The young student was close behind, and continuing… Read More Proverbs: The Beginning of Knowledge — Jesse Tubbs
Many of the editorials published in the Carolina Messenger this year have focused on what the Bible teaches about government and its responsibilities. Any discussion about the biblical role of government cannot be complete without examining what Scripture reveals about the type of character and priorities God desires leaders in government to have. Americans have… Read More The Character And Responsibilities Of Governmental Leaders — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: September, 2020)
Christian sisters, is there ever a time that we shouldn’t be wise? According to Proverbs 4:5-7, we need to get wisdom and understanding because wisdom is primary. So how do we get wisdom? Wisdom is sought diligently by those who understand its principles and neglected by those who don’t. A wise woman builds her home… Read More The Wise Woman — Ursula Torbett
The Proverbs writer once challenged young men to, “Buy the truth and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding” (Prov. 23:23). One might wonder why Solomon needed to challenge any young Israelite to appreciate the truth. Is it possible that Israel suffered from the very issues that plague Christians today? Namely, there will… Read More The Challenge To Teach The Truth – Dave Wood
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