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 »

The proud and arrogant man -- "Mocker" is his name; he behaves with overweening pride (Proverbs 21:24). You know that guy who always feels like he's got to one-up you with his stories? You know, if you're talking about that one time when you had to dri… more »

Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise (Proverbs 20:1). Christmas is the time of the year when we eat too much, drink too much, spend too much money, waste too much time lazing in front of the television, or conv… more »

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.  Counsel and sound judgment are mind; I have understanding and power (Proverbs 8:13-14). I hate evil.  My own conscience is easily pricked, and I'm genuine… more »

Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips (Proverbs 4:24). Our mouths and our hearts are a lot more connected than we often like to admit.  All too often, I've blurted out some stupid statement -- in personal conversatio… more »