(Gen 32:3-5 NIV) Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. He instructed them: “This is what you are to say to my lord Esau: Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now. I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, male and female servants. Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find favor in your eyes.”

(Prov 28:8 CEV) If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor. This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God” series. Solomon was an astute businessman and a head of state who ran a nation with a multi-billion dollar surplus.

(Prov 28:6 NLT) Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.   This morning we continue our “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs

(James 1:22 NLT) But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

(Psalm 139:1-4 NLT) O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.

This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” Friends can be a very special part of your life.

(Prov 27:6 NLT) Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”

(Prov 27:1 CEV) Don’t brag about tomorrow! Each day brings its own surprises. This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”

This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” The first 12 verses of this chapter deal with fools.

(Prov 26:1 MSG) We no more give honors to fools than pray for snow in summer or rain during harvest.

This morning we get back to our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” Solomon hated liars. Time and time again he tells us not to lie, especially not about others.

(Prov 25:14 NLT) A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.

(Prov 25:9,10 GNB) If you and your neighbor have a difference of opinion, settle it between yourselves and do not reveal any secrets. Otherwise everyone will learn that you can’t keep a secret, and you will never live down the shame.

(Prov 25:5,6 GNB) When you stand before the king, don’t try to impress him and pretend to be important. It is better to be asked to take a higher position than to be told to give your place to someone more important.

(Prov 25:4,5 NLT) Remove the impurities from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith. Remove the wicked from the king’s court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.

(Prov 24:28,29 GNB) Don’t give evidence against others without good reason, or say misleading things about them. Don’t say, “I’ll do to them just what they did to me! I’ll get even with them!”

(Prov 22:28 NLT) Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.

(Prov 22:1 BBE) A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.

This morning we continue our series entitled “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” Solomon often compared the actions of the righteous with those of the wicked in his writings.

This morning we continue our series entitled “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.” Solomon hated liars. He spoke out about this many times in Proverbs.