by Pastor Ray Viola | May 15, 2025 | Selah
In today’s passage, Solomon warned his son about what we would call con men: Malicious swindlers that mask their treacherous hearts with cunning smiles. They are always plotting mischief and sowing discord, and they personify seven things that God hates. Therefore,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 14, 2025 | Selah
In addition to prophecy and doctrine, God’s word also contains some very practical wisdom for our daily lives. Today’s passage warns its readers to avoid making themselves liable for the financial debts of another. Besides the obvious financial risk, being a surety...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 13, 2025 | Selah
By divine design, marriage is the lifelong union between one man and one woman. Couples that maintain their vows of fidelity will know God’s blessings on them and their children. However, people that disregard Scripture’s warnings about promiscuity and infidelity will...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 12, 2025 | Selah
In today’s passage, Solomon warned his children about the dangers of sexual promiscuity and marital infidelity. With pornography being a multi-billion dollar industry in this country, Solomon’s advice is just as relevant today as it was when he imparted this godly...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 9, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage contrasts the way of darkness with the way of light. The father warned his child to avoid alliances with evil companions. His exhortations against joining up with unrighteous people do not forbid our witnessing to them, but they do forbid any...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 8, 2025 | Selah
In counseling his own son, Solomon quoted things that his father, King David, had told him. A godly legacy, born of example-backed words, is one of the best things that we can give to our children. Above all, David wanted Solomon to get wisdom and understanding, which...