“Without wood, the fire goes out, without a gossip, strife ceases.” (Proverbs 26:20) (NIVUK) We can easily justify gossip by thinking that what we…

“From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom” (Proverbs 10:31) (NIVUK) Wise and encouraging words can be truly enriching and…

“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!”  (Proverbs 6:6) (NIVUK) An individual ant is small and fragile. By all appearances it is…

“In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water    that he channels towards all who please him.” (Proverbs 21:1) (NIVUK) Imagine a…

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning” (Proverbs 1:5) Listen to the Lord: Listen to the Lord, for “from his mouth come knowledge and…

“Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence him. With them alone he shares the secrets of his promises” (Psalm 25:14) (TLB)…

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10) (NIVUK) To gain wisdom we must fear God.  Fearing God is about being awestruck –…

“For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her” (Proverbs 8:11) (NIVUK) We desire and strive for…

Living according to the Proverbs What is Wisdom? “For the Lord gives wisdom;from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6) (NIVUK) In many ways…

Sunday 6th October Read Matthew 7:28-29 “When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught…