A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper (Proverbs 28:25). There is a significant theme of civic responsibility running throughout the 28th chapter of the Proverbs.  It talks about law, lawlessness, government, autho… more »

Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own (Proverbs 26:17). Northeast Tennessee is known for its tough territory -- right in the thick of the Appalachian Wilderness -- but even more than its tough territo… more »

Do not say, "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I'll pay that man back for what he did" (Proverbs 24:29). OK.  I understand the idea that we (i.e. people who follow God) are not supposed to be aggressors.  Proverbs 24:28 simply makes sense when it sa… more »

Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart (Proverbs 18:18). Baptists have a lot of unwritten (or vaguely referenced) rules, and one of them is that playing things by chance is a dangerous thing to do.  I grew up Conservative Bap… more »

A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered (Proverbs 17:27). One of the most important lessons that I’ve learned about leadership (though it also applies to evangelism, apologetics, and relationships in… more »