Wisdom and Warnings from Proverbs

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Dale Harcombe

The book of Proverbs contains great wisdom. Here is one example. The passage is Proverbs 30:5-9. Over the next couple of days I intend to look at it verse by verse and see what truths can be gleaned from it. Proverbs 30:5 tells us ‘Every word of God is flawless.’ Sometimes people will challenge us, claiming the bible is full of contradictions and errors. This statement is invariably made by those who don’t know God’s words or are repeating what they have heard someone else say. The truth is every part of God’s Word will stand up to the closest … Continue reading →

Mom’s Word is Law

Posted on February 9, 2007 by

Have you ever heard the expression that “Dad’s word is law”? If you have, you may not have realized that you were hearing Scripture. Proverbs 1:8 says, “My son, hear the instruction of thy father; and forsake not the LAW of thy mother (emphasis mine).“ The Bible here clearly states that it is the mother who “lays down the law” in her home. Now, I am not advocating that if a father makes a rule a mother may overrule him and use this verse as her authority. What I am saying is that it is a mother’s responsiblity and privilege … Continue reading →