Topic
Vices
Commentary on Vices
12 results
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Proverbs 29:1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Are you rebellious or stubborn? Do you ignore correction or instruction? Has God convicted you often about something that you have not changed? Have…
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Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Anger is bad, but envy is worse. A hot temper is destructive for a short time, but jealousy feeds long bitterness. Men get twisted by…
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Proverbs 25:28
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Your success depends on ruling your spirit. Great men rule their spirits. They resist temptations to react or overreact. They…
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Proverbs 19:24
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Lazy people love comfort and hate effort. They avoid work even for food. They want you to work and…
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Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. Here is a lesson in personal greatness. How strong are you? What have you achieved? The best…
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Proverbs 16:18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. A force stronger than gravity brings men down – pride! Solomon gave an axiom here that all men should memorize and consider every day. Getting arrogant or puffed up…
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Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. A wonderful life is a choice – choosing to have a contented and joyful heart. Attitude is far more important…
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Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. Reader, beware! Slipping spiritually in your heart is a subtle danger. It can happen easily and with little warning, but…
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Proverbs 14:15
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Skepticism is a virtue. Caution is a sign of nobility. Demanding proof is wisdom. Only the foolish and stupid believe all they hear or read. A…
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Proverbs 14:6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. A scorner resents correction and instruction, and he despises those correcting and instructing him. He is a perverse rebel, and he will not grow…