Bible Passage: “We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. We are honest, but they call us impostors. We are ignored, …

Bible Passage: “I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how …

Bible Passage: “We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our …

Bible Passage: “To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” (Proverbs 21:3 NIV) Scripture Reading: Proverbs 21:1-31 Proverbs has little patience for shortcuts, especially religious ones. …

Bible Passage: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17 NIV) Scripture Reading: Proverbs 27:1-27 “A bad apple spoils the bunch.” “Bad company corrupts good character.” “Show me …

Bible Passage: “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18 NIV) Scripture Reading: Proverbs 16:1-33 “I can do that!” “That’s no big deal.” “I don’t need help.” Any …

Bible Passage: “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” (Proverbs 10:4 NIV) Scripture Reading: Proverbs 10:1-32 The Book of Proverbs wastes no words when it comes to …

Bible Passage: “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21 NIV) Scripture Reading: Proverbs 18:1-24 When was the …

Bible Passage: “The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” (Proverbs 12:15 NIV) Scripture Reading: Proverbs 12:1-28 Some decisions are obviously complicated. Lists of …

Bible Passage: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your …