Daily Challenges Archive
“Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.”
I am often humbled in conversations with very successful people when they ask for counsel. Mostly, they are looking for insight on spiritual matters, but it still impresses me to see them so comfortably seeking input. I was once referred to by the...
“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.”
The ultimate truth that will last forever is God’s word. We are reminded of this fact in various places in Scripture. Solomon is most likely drawing from that truth and going further in declaring that all spoken truth also has no expiration date. ...
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”
Integrity is a subject that is often taught or preached for a long period of time. There are books completely dedicated to the topic, and I’ve read some of them. The impression given by these resources is that integrity is something we must work d...
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
There were some people I used to hate. Usually, they were people who hurt those I cared about, people who were helpless and unable to defend themselves. It started back in junior high school and continued into my early 30s. The most intense hatred...
“At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;”
Previously, we talked about how Satan lurks in the dark, trying to drag anyone he can down into sin. Here, we see wisdom from God standing on the highest places, calling out His truth in the light of day—impossible to miss. He knows His message mu...
“at twilight, as the day was fading, as the dark of night set in.”
There is a reason we named our movie company Streetlight Movies. Satan chooses to do some of his worst work in the dark. There is also a reason Jesus called Himself “the light of the world.” Dark and light cannot coexist. Darkness cannot push out ...
“Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.”
Lust is a major societal problem. It destroys individuals and families, and it poisons communities. The sources of temptation that lead to lust permeate all aspects of society. I was once having a conversation with a football player from a major u...
“My son, pay attention to my wisdom, turn your ear to my words of insight,”
In this chapter, Solomon compares listening to his voice of wisdom with listening to a more enticing yet destructive voice of influence. We all face that choice daily. The good news is that although the different voices never go away, the more we ...
“Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.”
I recently saw an AI viewpoint on what this phrase means. Although it was interesting and even made some valid observations it was not close to the true meaning, it could not have been further away. It talked about making decisions that are consis...
“Thus you will walk in the ways of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous”
I love the stories of the saints of old. I also enjoy the stories of the men and women God has used over the past hundred years or so to establish some of the great Kingdom movements, ministries, and churches of today. There are some truly spectac...
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;”
There is no way to predict or plan for all the curves life will throw at you. You can try, but you may end up very stressed and frustrated. You can also give up and live a very fatalistic life. The term “fatalistic” often relates to negative outco...
“For understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.”
Bible Ref tells us that “the first purpose of this book is to present sound teaching”. That shouldn’t be too difficult. Yet it can be. Today, as throughout history, many people bring their personal wants and needs into their teachings. Often, they...
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