Daily Challenges Archive

Because of the constant external temptations we face, Solomon encourages us to make sure we have the wisdom of God securely planted in our hearts and minds so we can stand against them. I have known people who used various things to help them reme...

Ever make a commitment and wish you hadn’t? It can be one of many different kinds. Financial and time commitments are two of the biggest. Later, after you realize you wish you didn’t, you may look for a way out. Some go the legal route. Others jus...

I was recently in a business meeting with well-intentioned fellow believers. Much to my disappointment, I did not operate according to the truth of this proverb. It was not who I wanted to be. It was not who I prayed to be. It was not who God has ...

I have always appreciated the quote: “There are only two things that you can’t change: the place you were born and your parents. Just water where you are.” This quote is attributed to the legendary Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge. As we go t...

I had a conversation today with a friend who had been treated very unfairly by someone else in business. As I listened to the story, it occurred to me—knowing the people on both sides—that the one doing the wrong has been operating this way for ma...

One of the hottest clothing brands right now is Fear of God. It was founded and is owned by a young Christian man. His brand is popular with both Christians and non-Christians. There is something special happening with youth and young adults today...

In the ESV, the word behavior is translated as dealings. In 1987, a New York real estate developer wrote a book. The Art of the Deal was that person’s memoir and business advice. Around 3,000 years earlier, Solomon wrote a book filled with the rea...

I went to the gym this morning. Besides just needing to say that to brag a little bit, I did think about it when I read this verse. You see, I spent about 25 minutes at the gym and hated every minute of it, but when I’m done, I need about a three-...

There is false humility, and there is genuine humility. Theologians sometimes refer to this as radical humility. When we recognize God and the depth of His wisdom—a wisdom we can only begin to glimpse—it is accompanied by a humility that can only ...

I’m not entirely sure which theologian’s version of “destroyed without remedy” is ultimately correct, but I’m certain none of us would want any of them. There have been a lot of new shows, movies, and messages about King David in the last few year...

This is not a political post. I have never been a strong proponent of the death penalty for lots of reasons. However, Solomon makes it clear in this verse that guilt is certain. Wherever you stand on the issue, Solomon firmly believes that the per...

Not surprisingly, Solomon reminds us that wealth and power do not provide the security that is sometimes expected. In this chapter, and throughout both Proverbs and the rest of God’s Word, we see that “active resource management, hard work, and in...