Have you ever read the book of Amos? Its contents are pretty tough. A lot of God’s judgments on Israel’s neighbors and then Israel herself…
Daily Word: Justice for All! Proverbs 18:5
Hmm. I had always thought of this verse as two separate themes. Not showing partiality toward the wicked, then ensuring justice toward the innocent if/when they are accused. But I think …
Daily Word: Can Favoritism be Injustice? Proverbs 22:8
There are many types of injustice. Systemic sin — like prejudice against a race or faith — by a government creates injustice and affects…
Daily Word: Are You Oppressed or Offended? Proverbs 29:14, TLV
This proverb provoked a theme that might be a bit controversial. Nevertheless, I believe it’s important. We’re living in a world of…
Daily Word: Do You Love a “Good Fight?” Proverbs 18:6
Are there people in your life who “love a good fight?” They actually enjoy the excitement of a verbal battle or the opportunity to prove…
Daily Word: Why is Partiality in Judgment Not Good? Proverbs 24:23
Are there times when partiality is okay? Sometimes. Someone has a bad day, we give them a bit more grace, maybe even some mercy when…
Daily Word: “It Wasn’t Me!” Proverbs 18:17
If you’ve ever taught, babysat, and/or had children, you totally get this proverb. Someone breaks a lamp — operative word here is someone…
Daily Word: I Hope You’ll Still Like Me . . . Proverbs 24:24-25
Once again, justice plays a major role in a chapter of Proverbs. It’s clear that justice affects not only the perpetrator of a crime and…
Daily Word: Scary Bible Verse. Matthew 6:14
Jesus said some scary things. Scary because they hold us accountable for our own actions. They might, on the surface, seem counterintuitive…
