Daily Challenges Archive
“If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!”
Now there is a question? We have all heard stories of people overcoming challenges in life—those men and women who face unimaginable obstacles and rise above them, emerging victorious, even if that victory simply means survival. Ever had a bad day...
“Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.”
This verse assumes a lot about fathers. It does not assume perfection, but it does tap into motives and purpose. Fathers should be a primary resource for their children in wisdom, counsel, instruction, and truth. They should always remember that t...
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
Notice that this verse has nothing to do with how rich, popular, or even famous someone is. A few years ago, a crossing guard at a local elementary school died in an accident. Shortly after, stories began to emerge about the impact this man’s life...
“To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.”
This has always been one of my favorite verses. I have witnessed, as I’m sure you have as well, many people who believe that their sacrificial acts allow them to live however they want and treat others however they please the rest of the time. Acc...
“Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.”
When I was much younger, living in South Florida, there was a guy I really did not like. It seemed that every time I went to a particular set of tennis courts, he was there. Without going into too much detail, there was a good reason not to like h...
“Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.”
The word “stray” in this verse is a powerful concept in scripture. It carries with it imagery that portrays the process of straying vividly. The dictionary of words for the King James says it literally means, “The act of wandering”. The great hymn...
“One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.”
“On January 5, 2024, a door plug panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California. The incident caused a gaping hole in the side of the plane, leading to a rapid loss of cabin pressure and the ...
“Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.”
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Even a fish wouldn’t get in trouble if it kept its mouth shut.” Cute, but it does make the point Solomon does in this verse. Jesus’ half-brother James also makes this point when he advises us to “be quick to ...
“The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.”
One of my wife’s favorite books was Tapestry by Edith Schaeffer. Another great work of hers that may be particularly relevant today is Christianity is Jewish. However, in Tapestry, she expands on the truth Solomon addresses in this verse and other...
“The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.”
Over the years, I have heard some amazing communicators. They have been able to take the great truths of scripture and make them both understandable and practical. At the same time, they often made it enjoyable. I have tried to emulate the best of...
“Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways.”
Hey Solomon, how about something in the middle? Maybe not completely upright, but also not despising Him. One of the truly helpful things about God’s Word is that it doesn’t leave much room for gray areas. This isn’t to say that when we stumble an...
“Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.”
The key phrase in this verse is “careful discipline.” In both Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, Solomon shows a serious sense of responsibility for raising children with proper discipline. Discipline done out of anger or selfish motives is not just wrong...
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