Tag: be valuable

Is someone marriage material? An Exposé on Proverbs 31:11-12

johndsuttles

June 2, 2026

Financial Proverbs

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, So that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. We see here a masterclass in relationships boiled down to the elemental. This portion states her husband, literally owner, lord or husband Read more
A Tale of Two Men. An Exposé on Proverbs 29:13

johndsuttles

May 27, 2026

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”The poor and the deceitful man meet together: The LORD lighteneth both their eyes.“ Proverbs 29:13 This proverb paints a beautiful picture. In the backdrop is a tale of two men. One, a broken man who is impoverished and hungry. The second man is a well dressed, probably over-fed and is hunting for money and Read more
Good or bad authority? An Exposé on Proverbs 29:2

johndsuttles

May 22, 2026

Financial Proverbs

”When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.“ Proverbs 29:2 The outline is simple. Written another way this could say- When the lawful are the majority the nation or people group rejoice: but when the criminals hold dominion the nation or people group groan in Read more
When in authority you must stand on principles to avoid rebelling against the Ultimate Authority. An Exposé on Proverbs 28:21

johndsuttles

May 17, 2026

Financial Proverbs

”To have respect of persons is not good: For for a piece of bread that man will transgress.“ Proverbs 28:21 There are specific inferences in the passage which apply, at some points broadly and others specifically, and are attributed to mankind as a whole. To begin, the overarching concept of the verse could be said Read more
To prevent being slothful I am posting 2 Exposés on the topic. Proverbs 26:13-15 & 26:16

johndsuttles

April 30, 2026

Financial Proverbs

”The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets. As the door turneth upon his hinges, So doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; It grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. Proverbs 26:13-15 Each of these proverbs Read more
Reasons to avoid fraud examined. An Exposé on Proverbs 22:16

johndsuttles

January 19, 2026

Financial Proverbs

”He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.“ Proverbs 22:16 The person violating or defrauding resources from those without the means to stand up for themself (weak) to increase their own resources, as well as the person who bestows resources to the Read more
The desire of the slothful kills him. An Exposé on Proverbs 21:25-26

johndsuttles

January 6, 2026

Financial Proverbs

”The desire of the slothful killeth him; For his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: But the righteous giveth and spareth not.“ Proverbs 21:25-26 What a slothful man desires will kill him because what he desires is to be lazy, therefore he refuses to labor to improve his situation. This Read more
It is more important to go the right way than to get to a destination. An Exposé on Proverbs 20:24

johndsuttles

December 9, 2025

Financial Proverbs, Wisdom

“Man’s goings are of the LORD; How can a man then understand his own way?” Proverbs 20:24 KJV This one is personal to me. Please allow me to tell a (sort-of) short version of my story so far. As a young man, my aspirations were to do 3 things in life… ok, actually 4 things. Read more
One word is the difference between winning and losing. An Exposé on Proverbs 21:5

johndsuttles

November 30, 2025

Financial Proverbs

”The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But of every one that is hasty only to want.“ Proverbs 21:5 A contrast is employed cleverly to showcase both ideas presented. The ideas present a clever contrast in that each is self descriptive as well as illuminating the other. Diligent, for instance, is a word Read more
You and Fruit and the Tree of Life. An Exposé on Proverbs 11:30

johndsuttles

November 7, 2025

Wisdom

”The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that winneth souls is wise.“ Proverbs 11:30 One of the basic rules of the Universe, you produce more of what you are. This verse explains that righteousness produces a tree that brings life and the person working to gain the hearts and minds Read more