Proverbs 12:6-26

The Separate Life Johannes Vos, 1903-1983 An essay against binding the conscience with regard to practices which cannot be proved from Scripture. The question of the separated life is a very important one, not only because it is a practical question which must be faced by every thoughtful Christian,... Read More

A Plea for the Godly by Thomas Watson "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor." Proverbs 12:26 Solomon was a man of renown. He was the world's wonder; he discoursed on trees from the cedar-tree in Lebanon, to the hyssop which springs out of the wall. The Proverbs are profound and holy aph... Read More

The Trees of Righteousness Blossoming and Bringing Forth Fruit by Thomas Watson "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God." Philippians 1:11 The blessed apostle in this chapter makes a solemn prayer to God for these Philippians; and, a... Read More

Treasury of David Charles Spurgeon PSALM 4 Verse 1. "Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer." This is another instance of David's common habit of pleading past mercies as a ground for present favor. Here he ... Read More

A Mistake in Business James Smith "As with the buyer — so with the seller!" Isaiah 24:2 Some have embraced the opinion, that business cannot be carried on in accordance with the rigid morality of the New Testament. But this is a mistake — for it can only be carried on safely and consistently, accord... Read More

REWARDS Arthur Pink October, 1943 To the infidel, much in the Scriptures seems so inconsistent and inharmonious , that he charges them with "abounding in contradictions ." That there should be no variableness or shadow of turning with God—yet that He is frequently said to "repent"; that He claims to... Read More

FAITHFULNESS Arthur Pink, 1939 "It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." 1 Corinthians 4:2 From the preceding verse it is clear that the Apostle was having reference to the ministers of Christ, those whom He has appointed to act as officers in His churches. Other virtues are desira... Read More

The Precepts and Understanding Arthur Pink November, 1946 "A man of understanding will obtain guidance" Proverbs 1:5 "Understanding shall guard you" Proverbs 2:11 "How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!" Proverbs 16:16 "Understanding is a fountain of lif... Read More

God's Gold William Nicholson, 1862 "When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold!" Job 23:10 "The precious sons of Zion, as valuable as fine gold" Lamentations 4:2 Happy are they who can say, "The Spirit bears witness with our spirits that we are the sons of God"! They are the favorites of Jehov... Read More

Christ, the Pearl of Great Price! William Nicholson, 1862 "Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it!" Matthew 13:45-46 Jesus Christ was a wise and impressive Teacher. The parables ... Read More