For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to walk before the living (Ecclesiastes 6:8)? Solomon is thinking of the fact that death comes upon all men. Death comes to those who are …

As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take noting of his labour, which he may carry in his hand (Ecclesiastes 5:15). In America we think that most people …

Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive (Ecclesiastes 4:2). Solomon made this declaration, because of the way he looked at life. He approached life with the attitude of: what can …

What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:3)? Solomon sought satisfaction, but was unable to gain it. Thus, Solomon questioned the reason for man to live; what did man hope to …

Add thou not unto his words lest he reprove thee and thou be found a liar (Proverbs 30:6). God is omnipotent, man is not; God is omniscient, man is not; God is omnipresent, man is not. God desired to provide …

Many seek the ruler’s favor; but everyman’s judgment cometh from the Lord (Proverbs 29:26). The apostle Paul asked: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should …

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as lions (Proverbs 28:1). Why can the righteous be so bold? Because of the One who is their strength and shield. The righteous do not rely on their …

Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth (Proverbs 27:1). Someone noted: those who died yesterday, had plans for today; those who died last night, had plans for this morning. Making plans is …

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth (Proverbs 26:20).Heat, fuel and oxygen: the three elements necessary for fire; often referenced as the triangle. It is necessary to remove one …