Proverbs 10:25 (NKJV) — 25 When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
The transitory nature of wickedness; the permanence of righteousness. The wicked are as unstable as a whirlwind; the righteous are solid and enduring. Righteous persons will not be a “flash in the pan.” Their light will continue to shine through tests and trials.
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Proverbs 10:24 (NKJV) — 24 The fear of the wicked will come upon him, And the desire of the righteous will be granted.
Faith and fear. In some ways, faith and fear are two sides of the same coin. Faith is trust in God; fear is a lack of trust in God. There is a result of trusting God, and there is a result of failing to trust God.
Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) — 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
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Proverbs 10:23 (NKJV) — 23 To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.
The wicked sportsman. A fool delights in evil, in harmful acts and breaking rules. He thinks it is great fun. A person of understanding will avoid such destructive practices.
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Proverbs 10:22 (NKJV) — 22 The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.
Riches without sorrow. The momentary thrills of the world are followed by disappointment, regret, remorse, emptiness, and sorrow. In contrast, God’s blessings make us truly rich, and they are not followed by regret and remorse.
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Proverbs 10:21 (NKJV) — 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of wisdom.
Food from lips. Words feed people with strength. How important is wisdom? Many have died because they did not have it.
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Proverbs 10:20 (NKJV) — 20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little.
A valuable tongue and a worthless heart. The tongue of a righteous person is extremely valuable, but even the heart of a wicked person is worth little. How can a tongue be valuable? By speaking upbuilding, encouraging, edifying things and by not speaking hurtful things. How can a heart be worthless? By not harboring mercy or grace and by entertaining revenge, bitterness, and malice.
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Proverbs 10:19 (NKJV) — 19 In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
A sign of a sinner and of a wise man. A “big talker” is sure to sin with his lips. A wise person, however, guards his lips. He does not say all he could say; he does not tell all he knows; he does not say all he thinks; he does not speak impetuously or rashly.
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When my book The Holy Spirit was released, Kaleb Saucer, the director of sales and marketing for the UPCI Division of Publications, asked me to write a series of posts for use on the Pentecostal Publishing House blog.
The second post is now available to read at the following link:
A Blog Dedicated to the Holy Spirit | New Book by Daniel Segraves
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I recently received a hard copy of the new book A Light in Darkness: Stories of Grief and Loss. The book is published by Word Aflame Press and is available at pentecostalpublishing.com.
With an introduction by Scott Graham and thirteen chapters by a variety of authors, this 150-page book is intended not only for those who have suffered grief and loss but also for those who seek guidance on how to minister comfort to them.
Susan and I contributed the final chapter, wherein she shares the story of the loss of her husband, Robert Fuller. I share my experience with the loss of my wife, Judy. Together, we then reveal the miraculous turn of events that resulted in our marriage seven years ago.
I recommend this book. Scripture calls on us to practice empathy, and this provides an opportunity to do so. (See Romans 12:15.)
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Proverbs 10:18 (NKJV) — 18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Marks of a fool. Two characteristics of a fool are: (1) he pretends to love those he hates; and (2) he slanders. Slander is “a false tale or report maliciously uttered, and tending to injure the reputation of another by lessening him in the esteem of his fellow citizens” (Webster).
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