Jewish inspiration and character development, based on ancient texts and wisdom

Proverbs 27:4-6Anger and envy, rebuke from love, whom to trust

Proverbs 27:1-3Manager expectations, stay humble, true respect, an anger snowball

Proverbs 26:23-28Authenticity, hypocrisy, karma, and double standards

Proverbs 26:18-22Only a joke, peace above all, don't fan the flames

Proverbs 26:15-17Don't “enjoy” the sermon, are you listening? & keep your eyes on your own fries.

Proverbs 26:12-14Don't lie to yourself, rational lies

Proverbs 26:6-11The “might as well” syndrome, let them have the last word, rationalizations, & don't feel sick tomorrow

Proverbs 25:27-26:1Too much of a good thing is not good, keep your boundaries strong, timing is everything

Book of proverbs chapter 25:20-23 Fancy clothes in the winter, treat your enemies with respect, the devastating effects of gossip

Proverbs 25:16-19Leave them wanting more, verbal WMD, relying on the unreliable

Proverbs 25:13-15Reliability, empty promises, the blessing of rain, time and patience

Proverbs 25:9-12 Arguments, anger, and gossip

Proverbs 25:3-7 Being okay with not knowing, the refinery, stay humble

Proverbs 24:32-25:2The do's and don'ts of Judaism, Laziness and results and God is mysterious

Proverbs 24:28-31Revenge, false witness, and laziness

Proverbs 24:23-27Halo effect, rebuke, speaking up, laying the groundwork

Proverbs 24:19 to 22 Jealousy of bad behavior, anarchy, and using your talents to the fullest

Proverbs 24:15-18Peace of mind, falling down & getting back up, rejoicing when your enemy falls

Proverbs 24:10-14“Measure for measure,” God sees right through you, wisdom is sweet like honey

Proverbs 24:6-9Plans for battle, seeking wisdom, making fun of Judaism

Proverbs 23:25-24:1-5Freedom from habits, exposure to negativity, building your home, spiritual maintenance

Proverbs 23:31-34 Wine, other indulgences and vices, and exploring other faiths

Proverbs 23:28-30Self discipline, boundaries, philosophy vs emotion

Proverbs 23:25-27 Proud parents, spiritual mentorship, mind over desire, foreign ideologies

Proverbs 23:23-24Different types of intelligence, masculine and feminine energies, parental expectations and happiness

Proverbs 23:20-22Indulgence, moderation, & old-fashioned parents

Proverbs 23:17-19 “Kosher envy” & seeking wisdom

Proverbs 23:10-12 protect the vulnerable, work to integrate wisdom

Proverbs 23:6-9 evil eye, where are you getting your wisdom, when to say nothing

Proverbs 22:29-23:5: leadership, luxuries, scams & wisdom

Proverbs 22:26-18: don't commit to an act of kindness if you can't do it & safeguarding our traditions

Proverbs 22:22-26: anger and protecting the vulnerable

Proverbs 22:17-21 — from theoretical to actual, trust in God, know before you share

Proverbs 22:14-16 — age, appropriate behavior, honesty, and integrity

Proverbs 22:10-13 — contentiousness versus being loving, God can see right through you, laziness and perceived danger

Proverbs 22:6-9 -- individualized education, lending & borrowing

Proverbs 22:4-5 -- arrogance v humility & extremism

The Gate of Willingness part 3 (final)

Proverbs 21:27-31 -- hypocrisy, sincerity, & the enduring power of truth Mazel tov we finished chapter 21!

Proverbs 21:24-26 -- debating vs mocking & laziness vs grace

Proverbs 21:21-23 -- unexpected rewards & know your enemy

Proverbs 21:18-20 -- spiritual riches, atonement, & anger

Proverbs 21:16-17 -- create your own heaven & material addiction

Proverbs 21:13-15 -- Measure for measure, Gifts in secret, God's justice

Proverbs 21:10-12 -- Evil Trusts No One, Justice Builds Faith, & Never Lose Hope

Proverbs 21:6-9 -- Lies, Cheating, Distorted Thinking & House vs. Home

Proverbs 21:4-5 -- Entitlement, Arrogance, Ambition & Haste

Proverbs 21:1-3 -- The free will of leaders, going to extremes, a relationship with God

Proverbs 20:28-30 -- Truth vs Kindness, Youth Worship, & the Wisdom of Age

Proverbs 20:24-27 -- God Plans our Steps, Commitments, & God's Light vs Human Clarity

Proverbs 20:20-23 -- Honor Your Parents, Inheritance is a Curse, & Revenge