I'm a retired Southern Baptist pastor of almost 40 years. My wife Cheryl & I moved to Norman, OK in March of 2025. I share a weekly overview for Sunday School teachers of the weekly Lifeway "Explore the Bible" lesson, as well as texts of my sermons and other articles.
Author Archives: Shawn Thomas
The Most Important Thing
Though surrounded by difficulties and trouble in Psalm 27, David said there was ONE most important thing to him — and it had nothing to do with his problems: “One thing have I asked from the LORD, that I shall … Continue reading
Are You A Wise Son?
Proverbs 13 opens: “A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.” We need to understand that these words apply to more than just young children:
Influence
Proverbs 12:26 declares: “The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” This verse speaks of the infuence that one has on those around him. Those who righteous “guide” their neighbors (implied … Continue reading
Are Your Thoughts Just?
Proverbs 12:5 declares: “The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.” Like many Proverbs, this verse gives a striking parallel between the righteous and the wicked. Most of us would undoubtedly tend to … Continue reading
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Tagged conviction, inner man, justice, mind, Proverbs 12:5, righteousness, salvation, thoughts, wicked
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With The Humble Is Wisdom
Proverbs 11:2 says: “When pride comes, then comes dishonor, but with the humble is wisdom.” Why would humility help lead you to wisdom?
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Tagged humility, James 4:10, pride, Proverbs 11:2, wisdom
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Integrity Is Always Big
Proverbs 11:1 proclaims: “A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but a just weight is His delight.” This verse reminds us that God is concerned with more than just our “religious” life. He wants us to be honest in … Continue reading
Which Kind of Person Are YOU?
Proverbs 9:7-8 warns us: “He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself … do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, reprove a wise man, and he will love you.” These verses teach us that there is … Continue reading
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Tagged foolishness, humility, pride, Proverbs 9:7-8, teaching, wisdom
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Repentance & Faith
In Proverbs 9:6 we find the two indispensable elements of conversion and holiness. These basic ingredients have not changed since Old Testament times: “Forsake your folly and live; and proceed in the way of understanding.” Here we find these two … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 20:21, faith, Hebrews 12:1, Luke 11:24-26, Proverbs 9:6, repentance, repentance and faith
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Are You Willing To Watch & Wait?
Proverbs 8:34 promises a great blessing, but it is also very specific regarding the conditions for that blessing: “Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.” God promises blessing for the … Continue reading
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Tagged blessing, conditional promise, daily devotions, promise, Proverb 8:34, seeking God, wisdom
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