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Not Every Sweet Voice Is Safe (Proverbs 5:3–4; 22:14)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 12/29/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 12/29/25

Not Every Sweet Voice Is Safe (Proverbs 5:3–4; 22:14)

Proverbs 5:3–4 and 22:14 invite wise listening that looks beyond temptation’s sweetness to where a voice leads, and points us to Christ’s truthful love.

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Living for What Lasts (Proverbs 10:7)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/24/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/24/25

Living for What Lasts (Proverbs 10:7)

Are you living for your résumé or your eulogy? Proverbs 10:7 invites us to build a life rooted in Christ whose memory continues to bless others.

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Do Business Honorably (Proverbs 22:16)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/3/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/3/25

Do Business Honorably (Proverbs 22:16)

Proverbs 22:16 calls us to do business honorably. A heart of compassion refuses to exploit the poor or flatter the powerful and reflects the grace of Christ.

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From Hollow Work to Holy Work (Proverbs 10:4)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 9/2/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 9/2/25

From Hollow Work to Holy Work (Proverbs 10:4)

Diligence is more than a busy calendar or a promise of wealth. Proverbs 10:4 invites wholehearted work that bears lasting fruit and serves others in Christ’s love.

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Labor Day and the Gift of Diligent Work (Proverbs 21:5)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 9/1/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 9/1/25

Labor Day and the Gift of Diligent Work (Proverbs 21:5)

On Labor Day, Proverbs 21:5 challenges haste and shortcuts. Steady diligence and the finished work of Christ free us to plan carefully and rest deeply.

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The Slow Slide of the Heart (Proverbs 14:14)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/13/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/13/25

The Slow Slide of the Heart (Proverbs 14:14)

Spiritual drift often happens quietly, one small compromise at a time. Proverbs 14:14 asks what we are becoming and points us toward a life rooted in Christ.

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When Righteousness Feels Like Losing (Proverbs 16:8)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/17/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/17/25

When Righteousness Feels Like Losing (Proverbs 16:8)

When righteousness seems to lose and God seems silent, Proverbs 16:8 calls us to choose integrity over unjust gain. This reflection looks to the cross and the comfort of God’s presence in the midst of injustice.

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The Priceless Path of Integrity (Proverbs 28:6)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/16/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/16/25

The Priceless Path of Integrity (Proverbs 28:6)

Proverbs 28:6 values integrity above income. Through everyday temptations and a lesson from business ethics, this reflection asks where we cut corners and points to Christ’s perfect integrity at the cross.

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God’s Discipline: A Masterpiece in Progress (Proverbs 3:11-12)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/17/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/17/25

God’s Discipline: A Masterpiece in Progress (Proverbs 3:11-12)

Proverbs 3:11-12 calls us to welcome the Lord’s discipline as an expression of His love. A painter-and-artwork illustration invites us to submit to His correcting hand and ask Him to refine our character to reflect Him more.

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The Danger of Praise (Proverbs 27:21)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/10/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/10/25

The Danger of Praise (Proverbs 27:21)

Proverbs 27:21 shows how praise tests our hearts. Consider how you receive praise, what you praise, and how to sift out pride and flattery while offering the glory to Jesus.

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