“Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways and be wise.” (Pro 6:6)

I don’t like ants; they can be quite a nuisance; but they have enormous energy and strength. They never seem to rest. They are always productive and busy. There is a lesson of a need for application and hard work.

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“Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.” (Pro 31:8)

If you are in a leadership position in business, God has given you influence. What will you use it for? To bless yourself and your family? Yes, that is fine. To bless others in your company or church? That i...

“Prepare your work outside and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.” (Pro 24:27)

here is a lot of wisdom in this one very short verse. When we approach a new problem or situation at work, we have to ascertain the priorities. In this case, part of the required solution is producti...

“Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.” (Pro 17:1)

What price do we put on success? What price will we pay for success? How do we measure it? Sometimes our worldly temporal view is clouded and shaped by the society we live in. Our worldview is infl...

“Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.” (Pro 15:16)

How much is really enough? What price are you paying for the extra you think you need? Is the ambition to be wealthier, fogging your focus on God? That is a key question. Please think about that for...

“A man’s heart plans his course, but The LORD directs his steps.” (Pro 16:9)

If we have given our lives to God, He will guide our paths. What a reassurance that He is indeed in control. So, should we stop planning? No, of course not. But in our planning, let’s invite God to participate. He w...