Dan Greenfield

Category: Proverbs

  • Impaired Moral Judgment

    Some excellent thoughts on Proverbs 26:9 (“Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools“) by Pastor Jack  Hilton– The effects of alcohol upon the physical body is the reducing and loss of sensitivity. The motor skills are dulled and…

  • Watch the Door

    Received this encouraging note yesterday from one of the men in our church: He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. (Prov 14:26) Only through the Lord can we be assured that our family is protected from outside influences, personal lapses, and…

  • Indulging The Flesh Makes The Soul Sick

    Prov 23:6-8 “ Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. The morsel which thou hast…

  • Great Verses for Social Media

    A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. ~Proverbs 18:2, 21

  • Contentment

    Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. ~Proverbs 17:1

  • Influence Of The Angry Person Is Dangerous

    Some good thoughts here; the emphasized part is from me. Prov 22:24-25 “Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.” There are many principles and warnings concerned who we choose…

  • A Good Challenge

    Exhortation To Hear and Apply Words Of Wisdom Prov 22:17 “Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.” The Proverbs all deal with wise counsel and wisdom. The exhortation here is to be diligent to listen and discern words of…