Fools put themselves and others in danger, and cause all kinds of problems...but pride is even worse. 😬 Proverbs 26 covers fools, slackers, people who think they know it all, meddlers, gaslighters, gossips, and liars -- did you know lying is an expression of hatred? Join me to read and discuss the wisdom in this chapter! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:54 Reading Proverbs 26

03:59 Proverbs 26: 1-3 Don't honor a fool; curses?; be teachable!

14:10 Proverbs 26: 4-5 Answer a fool...and don't answer a fool? Huh?

19:03 Proverbs 26: 6-12 Foolishness causes lots of problems...and is gross. But pride is even worse.

28:58 Proverbs 26: 13-16 Laziness is a big problem, too...and it's pride. (Yikes!)

33:23 Proverbs 26: 17-22 Don't become part of the problem. Watch your words (and your attitude).

39:02 Proverbs 26: 23-28 Lying = hating.

48:50 Conclusion

Verse 2 (Curses):

Got Questions Article about Balak & Balaam in Numbers 22-24:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Balaam-in-the-Bible.html

Alisa Childers' Playlist about Deliverance Ministry (Part 4 covers Generational Curses, but I highly recommend the whole series!):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzXPaR4yH-LrMjlrPebImPhI2WMxTAXw

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

The beauty of a wise rebuke, mourning with those who have heavy hearts, the heaping of burning coals (huh?), and...don't be that guy! Plus much more, of course. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 25! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:57 Intro

01: Reading Proverbs 25

04:10 Proverbs 25: 1-5 Mysteries of God (v2)

13:08 Proverbs 25: 6-10 Don't exalt yourself (v6-7)

18:32 Proverbs 25: 11-15 A word fitly spoken, a wise rebuke: beautiful (v11-12)

25:09 Proverbs 25: 16-20 Too much of a good thing (v16-17); A heavy heart (v20)

31:49 Proverbs 25: 21-22 Heap burning coals on your enemy's head?? (v21-22)

38:40 Proverbs 25: 23-28 Don't be that guy

46:32 Conclusion & Encouragement

Verse 1: "How Should a Christian View Scripture?" Blog Post:

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/02/03/how-should-a-christian-view-scripture

Verse 20: "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" by Mark Vroegop -- free eBook on Biblical Lament; also available to purchase in print form:

https://pages.thegospelcoalition.org/dark-clouds-deep-mercy

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Want to be strong? Get wisdom and knowledge! Also: God calls us to rescue and restrain those who are heading toward death, and He forbids us from gloating when our enemies fall and from partiality in our judging...but He does tell us to judge! 🤯 Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 24! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

01:00 Reading Proverbs 24

04:44 Proverbs 24: 1-4 Filling our homes with precious treasure (v3-4)

11:37 Proverbs 24: 5-9 Wisdom & knowledge = strength (v5)

13:51 Proverbs 24: 10-14 Rescue & restrain those heading for death (v11-12); Wisdom is sweet to your soul (v13-14)

21:40 Proverbs 24: 15-20 No gloating! (v17-18)

27:12 Proverbs 24: 21-25 No partiality (v23-25)

32:34 Proverbs 24: 26-29 First things first (v27)

38:25 Proverbs 24: 30-34 Learn from the lazy

42:14 Conclusion

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

We can influence our cravings! Because of Jesus, we can direct and guide our hearts -- we don't have to let our feelings lead us. Isn't that comforting? Also: buy truth, and do not sell it! A profound instruction. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 23! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:47 Reading Proverbs 23

04:23 Proverbs 23: 1-5 Don't crave deceptive food (v1-3) or wealth (v4-5)

11:06 Proverbs 23: 6-11 Have realistic expectations (v9)

19:06 Proverbs 23: 12-16 Apply your heart (v12); Instruction & discipline = Wisdom = Rejoicing

26:14 Proverbs 23: 17-21 Don't let your heart envy sinners (v17); Guide your heart (v19)

31:58 Proverbs 23: 22-28 Buy truth and do not sell it (v23)

37:43 Proverbs 23: 29-35 Dangers of drunkenness

41:42 Conclusion

Verses 13-14: "Why Does Sin Earn Death" Blog Post

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/11/30/why-does-sin-earn-death/

Verses 29-35: Mike Winger: What the Bible REALLY Says About Alcohol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRpA4njHF64&t=2s

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

You've probably heard, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." But have you heard, "There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!"? Join me to read and discuss all the interesting verses in Proverbs 22! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

01:04 Reading Proverbs 22

04:22 Proverbs 22: 1-5 Wealth & honor & life (v4)

11:28 Proverbs 22: 6-10 "Train up a child..." is a proverb, not a promise

19:42 Proverbs 22: 11-16 "There is a lion outside!" (v13)

30:39 About headings in Bibles

32:27 Proverbs 22: 17-21 Thirty (or "excellent") sayings -- so that your trust may be in the Lord

39:10 Proverbs 22: 22-25 We learn from those we spend time with (v24-25)

43:49 Proverbs 22: 26-29 Be wise with your helping (v26-27)

48:49 Conclusion

Verse 6: "How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Verse 21: "5 Reasons Every Christian Needs to Learn Some Apologetics" video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxKn838BWFE

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

When we think more highly of ourselves than we ought (which is pride), that affects how we see everything in life. Yikes! Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 21! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:51 Reading Proverbs 21

04:43 Proverbs 21: 1-5 The Lord directs hearts? Huh? (v1); Hearts matter (v3)

16:17 Proverbs 21: 6-10 What do we crave? (v10)

21:48 Proverbs 21: 11-15 Justice is a Joy (v15)

27:12 Proverbs 21: 16-20 Be careful not to stray (v16); What do we love? (v17)

31:44 Proverbs 21: 20-26 What are we pursuing? (v21) What are we craving? (v25-26)

42:09 Proverbs 21: 27-31 Hearts matter (v27)

48:51 Conclusion

Verses 6 & 16: "Why Does Sin Earn Death" Blog Post

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/11/30/why-does-sin-earn-death/

Verses 8 & 29: "Proverbs 3:5-6 A Deep Dive into a Well-Known Passage"

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/03/20/proverbs-35-6-a-deep-dive-into-a-well-known-passage/

How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

God knows all our hidden secrets, all our true motives and intentions -- the bad news is that no one is pure; we have *all* sinned. But there's really good news: He still loves us!! ❤️ Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 20! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:50 Reading Proverbs 20

04:30 Proverbs 20: 1-5 Don't let alcohol lead (v1); What are your true intentions? (v5)

13:50 Proverbs 20: 6-10 Who can say they're pure? No one. (v9)

23:53 Proverbs 20: 11-15 Don't be gullible (v14)

30:23 Proverbs 20: 16-20 Judge rightly (v19)

35:29 Proverbs 20: 20-25 Vengeance is God's (v22)

44:51 Proverbs 20: 26-30 God already knows our secrets (v27)

53:19 Conclusion

Verse 1: Mike Winger: What the Bible REALLY Says About Alcohol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRpA4njHF64&t=2s

Verse 24: "Proverbs 3:5-6 A Deep Dive into a Well-Known Passage"

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/03/20/proverbs-35-6-a-deep-dive-into-a-well-known-passage/

How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Motivation and effort and passion are awesome -- unless they're poured into the wrong things. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 19! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:48 Reading Proverbs 19

04:24 Proverbs 19: 1-5 Zeal without knowledge is no good (v2)

11:51 Proverbs 19: 6-10 Acquire wisdom; guard understanding (v8)

19:42 Proverbs 19: 11-15 Insight gives patience (v11)

28:37 Proverbs 19: 16-20 Discipline brings hope (v18, 20)

36:08 Proverbs 19: 21-25 The purpose of the Lord will prevail (v21)

44:08 Proverbs 19: 26-29 Keep listening to instruction -- it's our default to stray (v27)

48:54 Conclusion

Verse 16, 18: "Why Does Sin Earn Death?" Blog Post:

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/11/30/why-does-sin-earn-death/

Verse 23: "Dwell Secure, Without Dread (Proverbs 1:32-33)" Blog Post:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/04/02/dwellsecurewithoutdread-proverbs132-33/

How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

It's tempting to think we know more than we do, but if we're wise we'll seek knowledge and delight in true understanding. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 18! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:53 Reading Proverbs 18

03:53 A reminder about the depth of God's wisdom in Proverbs

04:45 Proverbs 18: 1-4 Delight in understanding (not your own opinion) (v2)

11:50 Proverbs 18: 5-8 A fool's lips walk into a fight (v6)

16:45 Proverbs 18: 9-12 Laziness is brother to destruction (v9)

22:41 Proverbs 18: 13-16 Seek knowledge (v15)

27:43 Proverbs 18: 17-20 Ask questions (v17)

32:52 Proverbs 18: 21-24 The power of the tongue (v21)

39:25 Conclusion

How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Who are you listening to? Have you noticed? Where is your focus? Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 17! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:38 Reading Proverbs 17

04:02 Proverbs 17: 1-4 The Lord "tests" hearts (v3); Who are you listening to? (v4)

8:53 Proverbs 17: 5-8 Don't gloat over calamity (v5)

14:35 Proverbs 17: 9-12 Foolishness: as dangerous as an angry mama bear (v12)

20:18 Proverbs 17: 13-16 Stop the flood of a quarrel before it starts (v13)

24:40 Proverbs 17: 17-20 Born for adversity? (v17)

32:43 Proverbs 17: 21-24 Where is your focus? (v24)

37:14 Proverbs 17: 25-28 Even a fool can be considered wise... (v28)

41:02 Conclusion

How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.