A messenger proves his character by how he deals with the message. A wicked messenger betrays his master’s trust, tries to hurt him, and falls into trouble. But a faithful messenger brings and receives a blessing. These words seem like a nice, obvious truth, until we apply them to ourselves - then they frighten. For we are messengers, servants of

The words of the wise can benefit many. But who are the wise? Those who love God, who know and do what He says in His Word. So, are you wise? Could your words help others. Could you teach others through what you do and what you say about the Lord Jesus Christ? Could you be used by God to

Wealth, gained dishonestly through theft or lies or used dishonestly, will dwindle away. Over time God will take this wealth away, and the owner will be left standing before God with nothing but disobedience to show. But God blesses those who faithfully use His money that He gives them as stewards. As we are faithful in the little things, God

Money can help you in hardship and danger, but if money is a defence, so also is the lack of money. The poor man often goes unnoticed; he escapes many a danger that destroys his richer neighbour. So, whether rich or poor, our life, our happiness cannot depend upon money. A man’s riches may ransom his life, but what will

Notice that verse 5 doesn’t say that a righteous man never lies. They do sin, they do lie, but they hate what is false. The child of God, though always a sinner, hates sin. And just because a man doesn’t lie, it doesn’t mean he is righteous. He may be acting out of selfish motives or fear of others. But

Like it or not, we have to learn things the hard way, through discipline and bearing the consequences for our actions. We aren’t perfect and in order to learn, we need to be corrected. But the proud man hates correction. He thinks he is always right and needs no rebuke.Wisdom also means speaking well. If a Christian is walking with

If you’ll look at the footnote to verse 26 you’ll see that another translation of the first part of this verse is, “A righteous man is a guide to his neighbour.” This actually seems to be a better translation of this verse, and it fits in better with the second half of the verse. How are we guides to our

Knowledge is a gift of God to be used wisely. Certainly when it comes to speaking of Christ and His work on the cross, or telling of the good things God has done for us, we are not to keep silent. But there are many truths found in God’s Word, that we wouldn’t want to pour out to someone all

Who has not felt the piercings of false, unkind, inconsiderate talk. Many speak so viciously who would be afraid to strike someone or use a knife against them. Our Lord Jesus Christ compares words spoken in anger and hatred to murder. (Matthew 5:21-22) But this same little tongue that can wound, is also powerful to heal. Wisdom can guide us

The pride of a fool keeps him from being wise. He thinks he knows everything, he needs no direction, asks no advice, is stubborn in his own way, because it is his own, and follows it to destruction. But what a proof of wisdom is a teachable spirit! It is the sign of a humble man who sees himself for