Category Archives: Proverbs

Almost always, Satan hides the hook inside delicious bait. The unwary and incautious fish sees the worm but not the line (or the hook). He hurries to the bait, not knowing he may well pay with his life.

Or as Proverbs 7:23 puts it:

“Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.”

What delights will Satan offer me today?

And what hooks and snares will he hide within them?

Oh to be wise and understanding, for they will keep me safe (4,5)!

And obedience to God’s Word and ways bring life:

“Keep my commandments, and live” (2).

...if I don't stick that hot coal in my pocket.
“Doing this would hurt someone else, but not me. I can do this much without getting hurt. I’m not dumb; I know what I’m doing.”

Sin has its consequences and they are always inescapable for everyone.

“Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?” (Proverbs 6:27).

Sometimes it is so easy to answer, “Yes.”

If I were to pull a glowing coal from a barbecue grill and drop it in my pocket, how can I expect no burning?!

Let me always see all sin that way, because that’s the way it is.

Adultery, covetousness, unkindness, speeding, lying, pride, contentiousness, rebellion, selfishness — on and on I could go. They are all burning coals!