by Pastor Ray Viola | May 23, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage contrasts wisdom and folly. Wisdom invites the simple to come and eat of her bread and drink of her wine, promising life to whomever listens. In contrast, folly is like a loud and seductive woman who calls to passersby, inviting them to eat stolen...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 22, 2025 | Selah
Fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Today’s passage lists many benefits of godly wisdom, including sound judgment, length of days, enduring riches coupled with honor and righteousness, and godly character that is worth more than gold or silver. Moreover,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 21, 2025 | Selah
Whereas the previous chapter concerned an adultress calling out to the sons of men, today’s passage describes wisdom, personified as a woman, constantly inviting men to follow her. She also provides compelling reasons for doing so. Please open your Bible to Proverbs...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 20, 2025 | Selah
For a married person, a strange man or woman is anyone that is not your spouse. All the rest are off limits! For singles, realize that no gracious, modest person is brash, loud, and aggressive. If you are looking for someone with whom you should start a family, look...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 19, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage warns young people not to ruin their lives by immorality. Instead, they should treasure God’s word, because obedience to His moral and spiritual precepts is the only pathway to abundant living and eternal life. God’s word will work for anyone that...