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5. “The Kiss of Death” | Practical Proverbs

Home Throughout the book of Proverbs, Solomon often warns the reader to resist the temptress or the adulteress woman. He warns that while she may bring pleasure for a short while, ultimately she brings about ruin. Join Jim Lloyd as he searches the book of Proverbs for wisdom on resisting both the adulteress woman and sin as a whole.

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4. “Cheaters Never Prosper” | Practical Proverbs

Home The popular saying goes, “Cheaters never prosper,” but sometimes it feels as if cheaters are the only ones who prosper. We see those around us lie and steal seemingly without repercussions and wonder why good things happen to the unrighteous. Join Jim Lloyd as he searches the book of Proverbs to see what it has to say about cheaters and whether or not they really prosper.

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3. “Laziness” | Practical Proverbs

Home Laziness is a hard trait to overcome. Finding the motivation to get up and work can be very difficult. But is it wise to be lazy? Join Jim Lloyd as he looks at the book of Proverbs to see what it says about the lazy man.

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2. “The Fear of the Lord” | Practical Proverbs

Home As God’s Creation, we live in His world and would be wise to heed His advice. In the book of Proverbs a foundational statement in the first chapter says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” If this is a foundational statement for where we to begin, then it is important for us to understand what it means. Join Jim Lloyd as he considers what the Bible means by the “fear of the Lord.”

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1. Introduction – “Wisdom Is the Principal Thing” | Practical Proverbs

Home Life will always have challenges. While the Sun shines and the rain falls on everyone, can you make decisions that affect life’s challenges? Can you make decisions that help to smooth the rocky patches of life? What can you learn that makes life easier tomorrow than it is today? Join Jim Lloyd as he considers obtaining wisdom from the practical teachings of Proverbs.