Proverbs 29

I don’t want to be destroyed and certainly not “without remedy” (v.1).  So I have to ask myself, is there any area of my life that I remain stiff-necked.  Even after it has been pointed out to me many times.

Any kind of addiction, whether it be sexual, like the man in verse 3, or drunkenness, like the guy in 23:29-35, leads to an empty bank account.  

A clear conscience is a beautiful thing (v.6).  It gives us the freedom to sing and be glad.

I heard an interesting study the other day.  Employees were asked, “What is the most important attribute in a boss?”  The number one answer was integrity.  People want to be treated fairly and honestly by their leaders (v.14).  As leaders, when we fail to lead with integrity, we forfeit our leadership.

I believe verse 18 is a reference to the power of God’s word.  When preachers fail to preach the word of God, when teachers fail to teach it, when moms and dads fail to pass it on to their children, chaos ensues.  

Verse 20:  Ouch!  Shut up Troy.  Be slow to speak.  Feel free to insert your name if the verse fits.

Have you ever fulfilled verse 23?  I have.  I hate pride.  It has humiliated me on more than one occasion.  How about you?