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Real Treasure That Never Fades (Proverbs 21:6)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/5/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/5/25

Real Treasure That Never Fades (Proverbs 21:6)

Dishonest gain promises security but vanishes like mist. Proverbs 21:6 points us to the lasting treasure Christ freely gives: forgiveness, His presence, and eternal life.

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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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Christ, Our Greatest Treasure (Proverbs 15:6)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 9/25/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 9/25/25

Christ, Our Greatest Treasure (Proverbs 15:6)

Christ is the treasure that wealth cannot replace. Proverbs 15:6 invites us to consider what rules our homes and where we seek lasting satisfaction.

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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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The Only Prayer in Proverbs (Proverbs 30:7–9)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/24/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/24/25

The Only Prayer in Proverbs (Proverbs 30:7–9)

Agur’s prayer asks for truth and contentment: distance from falsehood and enough daily bread. Proverbs 30:7–9 invites us to honor God in both plenty and need.

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The Treasure That Never Fades (Proverbs 8:19)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/20/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/20/25

The Treasure That Never Fades (Proverbs 8:19)

The fruit of wisdom is better than gold. Proverbs 8:19 challenges the promise of wealth and reminds us of the lasting treasure we already have in Christ.

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The Exhausting Chase for More (Proverbs 23:4–5)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 7/23/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 7/23/25

The Exhausting Chase for More (Proverbs 23:4–5)

Proverbs 23:4–5 warns against exhausting ourselves in pursuit of wealth. Work is good, but lasting peace and treasure are found in Christ rather than riches that can fly away.

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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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The Feast Without the Friend (Proverbs 15:17)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/25/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/25/25

The Feast Without the Friend (Proverbs 15:17)

A simple meal with love is better than abundance with hatred. Proverbs 15:17 invites us to value relationships above possessions and find contentment in Christ.

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The Promised Land Without the Promiser (Proverbs 15:16)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/24/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/24/25

The Promised Land Without the Promiser (Proverbs 15:16)

What is the Promised Land without the presence of God? Proverbs 15:16 calls us to treasure the Lord Himself above wealth, possessions, and even His gifts.

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Wisdom Is Better Than Riches (Proverbs 16:16)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/11/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/11/25

Wisdom Is Better Than Riches (Proverbs 16:16)

What kind of wealth are you chasing? Proverbs 16:16 invites us to value wisdom above gold and silver, considering its lasting security and the life found in Jesus, the wisdom of God.

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The Difference Between Falling and Flourishing (Proverbs 11:28)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/8/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/8/25

The Difference Between Falling and Flourishing (Proverbs 11:28)

Proverbs 11:28 is about where we place our trust. Riches cannot be a lasting refuge, but those who trust in Christ flourish like a green leaf. Consider what you have been leaning on, and return to Jesus as your satisfying portion.

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Nothing Compares to Christ (Proverbs 8:10-11)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/7/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/7/25

Nothing Compares to Christ (Proverbs 8:10-11)

Proverbs 8:10-11 reminds us that wisdom is worth more than wealth. When visible comforts capture our attention, we can miss the greater worth of Christ. Pause and consider what your heart is chasing that cannot compare with Him.

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Priority #1 — Get Wisdom! (Proverbs 4:5)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/26/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/26/25

Priority #1 — Get Wisdom! (Proverbs 4:5)

Proverbs 4:5 calls us to get wisdom and hold fast to it. Reflect on making Jesus your chief pursuit, seeking His kingdom first, and whether your daily schedule reflects that priority.

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Peace or Plenty—Which Would You Choose? (Proverbs 17:1)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/15/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/15/25

Peace or Plenty—Which Would You Choose? (Proverbs 17:1)

Proverbs 17:1 values peace over a house full of feasting and strife. Reflect on contentment, relationships, and the peace found in Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

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