Fighter Verses

Proverbs 19:11 — Good sense makes one slow to anger and it is his glory to overlook an offense. This Proverb explores two interrelated themes — being slow to anger and overlooking an offense. These two lines of poetry should not be read as synonymous, but rather taken together, they paint a picture of how [...]

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. (Proverbs 1:10) It does no good to pretend it’s not true. Evil really is enticing. It really does appeal to our desires at times, which is why we need proverbs like this. Why Does Evil Entice Us? Everybody wants to be happy. It’s not wrong. God made [...]

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. (Proverbs 3:5-7) We hear this passage quoted often, don’t we? But [...]