‘Marriage is honourable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.’ Hebrews 13:4 (NKJV) ‘Marriage must be honored in every respect, with no cheating on the relationship, because God will judge the sexually immoral person and the person who commits adultery’. Hebrews 13:4 (CEB) From God’s point of view marriage is honourable. In this modern day some people view marriage to be an institution that does not work and is much troubled. However, that is not true. Therefore all who go into marriage should be honoured and supported. Our......

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‘For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.’ Ecclesiastes 5:3 A fool’s voice is known by how much words come out of his mouth. A wise man does not just talk, but his wisdom is measured by his action. Do you have a dream for your life, your business, your home? Talking about it everywhere alone is not going to get anything done. Your corresponding action is what will make a dream come true. Let’s review the plans you have made......

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‘Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.’ Proverbs 17:28 Proverbs 10:19 KJV says: ‘In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin…’ the likelihood of errors and mistaken statements is very easy when you talk a lot. A person who is given to talking a lot is likened to one that is foolish. Whereas, a fool can be counted as wise if he has learnt to close his mouth and only talk when it is extremely......

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‘A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.’ Proverbs 15:5 A person that despises his father’s instruction is a fool. I like the NLT version of today’s scripture; ‘Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise’. The word Prudent is used here as wise; and it describes someone who learns from the correction given by his or her father. In order to be counted as prudent and not foolish you need to heed your parents’ instructions. It is commonly agreed that discipline......

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‘Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour’ Proverbs 14:9 In life we must relate with different people. People that make brazen sin look commonplace is not wise. The closer you move to such people the more you will imbibe such an attitudes. The person may not necessarily be a bad person however because they make a mock at sin they are foolish. Be careful around such people for the temptation will be to brush off sin yourself. Proverbs 14:10 KJV says: ‘The heart knoweth his own......

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‘He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.’ Proverbs 13:3 ‘Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.’ Proverbs 13:3 (GNT) ‘Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.’ Proverbs 13:3 (MSG) So, be careful of what you say, do not let your emotions run your mouth. Let your discretion and sound judgement prevail. It is really not compulsory that you say something during a conversation all the time; keep quiet if......

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‘A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.’ Proverbs 12:14 ‘Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve.’ Proverbs 12:14 (GNT) ‘Well-spoken words bring satisfaction; well-done work has its own reward.’ Proverbs 12:14 (MSG) In the way you receive reward for your labour, so shall you also receive reward for what you say. Every statement you make is a seed and the fruit shall be your......

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In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.’ Proverbs 10:19 The more you talk the more likely you are to enter into errors or commit sin. Determine to refrain from talking too much. The Good News translation says ‘the more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.’ As you go through your day you will have cause to talk; something may aggravate you and you want to express your feelings. Be sure not......

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13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. 14 Wise men lay-up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. Proverbs 10:13-14 The American Standard Version says: ‘In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found…’ We may wish to speak wisdom, but we will only find wisdom from discernment. The Good News translation of verse 14 says: ‘The wise get all the knowledge they can, but when fools speak, trouble is......

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‘The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.’ Proverbs 10:11 ‘The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.’ Proverbs 10:11 (MSG) Which of these categories do you fall into? Is your mouth like that of a righteous person or is your mouth like that of the wicked? ‘The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a......

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