Words Can Kill

It’s WORDS WEEK here on GUWG, where we’re examining what God says about communication.

Whoever said “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” was a big liar. Here’s what the Bible says:

The tongue has the power of life and death. (Proverbs 18:21)

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12:18)

Wisdom Week: $$$

It’s WISDOM WEEK here on GUWG, where all week long we’ve been probing the practical principles of Proverbs.

We bring things to a close today with GUWG’s official …

TOP TEN $$$ PROVERBS

1.  God First. Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing (3:9-10).

Wisdom Week: Work

It’s WISDOM WEEK here on GUWG, where all week we’re probing the practical principles of Proverbs.

Today’s topic: Work.

God has a lot to say about the way we should work. Here are a few excerpts from His official employee handbook …

Wisdom Week: Relationships

It’s WISDOM WEEK here on GUWG, where we’re probing the practical principles of Proverbs.

Today’s topic? Relationships.

Here’s a trio of “friendly” Proverbs:

Wisdom Week: Lazzziness

It’s WISDOM WEEK here on GUWG, where all week long we’re probing the practical principles of Proverbs.

Frankly, I didn’t feel like writing anything today, which is ironic because today’s topic is:

LAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZINESS

If you’re feeling the least bit sluggish, slothful or snoozzzy, these Proverbs are for you:

Wisdom Week: Foolishness

It’s WISDOM WEEK here on GUWG, where all week long we’re probing the practical principles of Proverbs.

Today’s topic? Wisdom’s polar opposite: Foolishness.

Proverbs has a lot to say about this subject. The word “fool” appears a whopping 73 times.

Here are just a few:

Wisdom Week

It’s WISDOM WEEK here on GUWG, where all week long we’ll be probing the practical principles of Proverbs.

Here’s our first selection:

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10)

Want to get smart? Here’s where to start: