A collection of daily Bible commentaries from GoServ Global co-FOunder, Terry Baxter
National Well-being
October 7, 2026
National Well-being .
“26) He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.” Proverbs 11:26
The backdrop of this Proverb was most likely a time of drought or famine. Grain and food was scarce, but there were people who had an abundance stored up. There was plenty to go around, but it was being hoarded and leverage for maximum personal gain.
Rather than meeting the needs of those who were suffering, price gouging was taking place. The people were being exploited. The pain was wide spread. The whole national economy was beginning to tank. People began to curse those who were greedy.
This greedy spirit is the exact opposite of what happened in the early church as recorded in Acts 2:43-47. Christian love created a sense of community and sharing. They cared equally for one another.
Years ago, I heard Billy Graham share three philosophies on wealth and possessions. He noted that communism says; “What is yours is mine and I will take it!” Capitalism says; “What is mine is mine and I will keep it!” Christianity says; “What is mine is yours and I will share it.” That had a major impact on my life.
Solomon was basically summarizing the same views in this verse. Blessing will be on the head of those who sell to provide for others. Notice, there’s nothing wrong with making a just profit. But sell at a time and price in tune with the bigger economic picture and well-being of the nation.
There is plenty wrong with hoarding, price gouging and the exploitation of the populous. There will always be cycles of national abundance followed by times of tragedy, famine and depression. Understanding this Proverb can stabilize an economy and lead to national stability and prosperity.
My personal motto is to use things to reach and care for people and not exploit people or tragedy to get things or accumulate personal wealth. I want my life to harmonize with kingdom principles related to money management and community well-being.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“26) He who withholds grain, the people will curse him, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.” Proverbs 11:26
The backdrop of this Proverb was most likely a time of drought or famine. Grain and food was scarce, but there were people who had an abundance stored up. There was plenty to go around, but it was being hoarded and leverage for maximum personal gain.
Rather than meeting the needs of those who were suffering, price gouging was taking place. The people were being exploited. The pain was wide spread. The whole national economy was beginning to tank. People began to curse those who were greedy.
This greedy spirit is the exact opposite of what happened in the early church as recorded in Acts 2:43-47. Christian love created a sense of community and sharing. They cared equally for one another.
Years ago, I heard Billy Graham share three philosophies on wealth and possessions. He noted that communism says; “What is yours is mine and I will take it!” Capitalism says; “What is mine is mine and I will keep it!” Christianity says; “What is mine is yours and I will share it.” That had a major impact on my life.
Solomon was basically summarizing the same views in this verse. Blessing will be on the head of those who sell to provide for others. Notice, there’s nothing wrong with making a just profit. But sell at a time and price in tune with the bigger economic picture and well-being of the nation.
There is plenty wrong with hoarding, price gouging and the exploitation of the populous. There will always be cycles of national abundance followed by times of tragedy, famine and depression. Understanding this Proverb can stabilize an economy and lead to national stability and prosperity.
My personal motto is to use things to reach and care for people and not exploit people or tragedy to get things or accumulate personal wealth. I want my life to harmonize with kingdom principles related to money management and community well-being.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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Live Generously
October 6, 2026
Live Generously: Proverbs 11:25
“25) The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered.” Proverbs 11:25
What a beautiful Proverb. It holds many precious truths. God keeps the ledger.
Generosity places a person in the center of Gods supply chain for His miraculous works in the world. It understands stewardship and that everything we have belongs to God.
When you give, you gain in thousands of ways. When you hoard, you loose in thousands of ways. Hedonistic self consumption is stealing from God. He heaps manifold blessings on the generous man and woman.
It is also true that those who water will themselves be watered. Those who selflessly minister to others will have blessings poured upon them in return. They store up friendships and people treasures that extend into eternity.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“25) The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered.” Proverbs 11:25
What a beautiful Proverb. It holds many precious truths. God keeps the ledger.
Generosity places a person in the center of Gods supply chain for His miraculous works in the world. It understands stewardship and that everything we have belongs to God.
When you give, you gain in thousands of ways. When you hoard, you loose in thousands of ways. Hedonistic self consumption is stealing from God. He heaps manifold blessings on the generous man and woman.
It is also true that those who water will themselves be watered. Those who selflessly minister to others will have blessings poured upon them in return. They store up friendships and people treasures that extend into eternity.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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A Dynamic Principle
October 5, 2026
A Dynamic Financial and Faith Principle: Proverbs 11:24
“24) There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.” Proverbs 11:24
There is an old saying that you cannot save yourself into prosperity, it takes wise investments. The purpose of saving is to get money for wise investing. The meaning of scattering is multiple avenues of investing or sowing.
This is seen throughout the entire Bible related to financial principles. In the end, it is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich and He adds no sorrow to it.
The same is true for the spread of the gospel. Scatter your gospel seed in many places and to many people. Don’t sit back and do nothing. Faith works; it roles up its sleeves and gets busy. Faith works; it produces extraordinary results.
The one who withholds what is justly due only cheats himself. You never get ahead in life by cheating others. You never grow spiritually by not stepping out and living your faith on the front lines. In fact, you only go backwards in both categories.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“24) There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.” Proverbs 11:24
There is an old saying that you cannot save yourself into prosperity, it takes wise investments. The purpose of saving is to get money for wise investing. The meaning of scattering is multiple avenues of investing or sowing.
This is seen throughout the entire Bible related to financial principles. In the end, it is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich and He adds no sorrow to it.
The same is true for the spread of the gospel. Scatter your gospel seed in many places and to many people. Don’t sit back and do nothing. Faith works; it roles up its sleeves and gets busy. Faith works; it produces extraordinary results.
The one who withholds what is justly due only cheats himself. You never get ahead in life by cheating others. You never grow spiritually by not stepping out and living your faith on the front lines. In fact, you only go backwards in both categories.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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Their Fruits
October 4, 2026
You Shall Know Them By Their Fruit:
“23) The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.” Proverbs 11:23
Both the righteous and the wicked are consistent in their character. The desire of the righteous is always good. The long term goal of the wicked always seeks harm, conflict and wrath.
Jesus said something similar in Matthew 7:15-20. You will know them by their fruits. A good tree bears good fruit and a bad tree bears bad fruit. They produce fruit after their own nature.
The only way to change the inner self is through the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if any one is in Christ, he is a new creature, old things pass away, all things become new.
Knowing Jesus grafts a person into a new root system! (See Romans 11:17-24) It changes them. You will know them by their fruit.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“23) The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.” Proverbs 11:23
Both the righteous and the wicked are consistent in their character. The desire of the righteous is always good. The long term goal of the wicked always seeks harm, conflict and wrath.
Jesus said something similar in Matthew 7:15-20. You will know them by their fruits. A good tree bears good fruit and a bad tree bears bad fruit. They produce fruit after their own nature.
The only way to change the inner self is through the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if any one is in Christ, he is a new creature, old things pass away, all things become new.
Knowing Jesus grafts a person into a new root system! (See Romans 11:17-24) It changes them. You will know them by their fruit.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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The Beautiful Woman
October 3, 2026
The Beautiful Woman: Proverbs 11:22
“22) As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. Proverbs 11:22
Solomon was very blunt. A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is a tragedy. Her self vanity would be like putting a ring of gold in a swine’s snout. It does nothing to change the character and conduct of the unclean animal. The gold ring would be wasted.
He is not saying that beauty is a negative thing. To the contrary, it is a wonderful gift that must be crowned with dignity and wisdom. When they all come together there is the making of the crown of Gods creation.
It takes time for this kind of beautification. Jesus is coming back for a bride and not a groom. (See Ephesians 5:25-27)
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“22) As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. Proverbs 11:22
Solomon was very blunt. A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is a tragedy. Her self vanity would be like putting a ring of gold in a swine’s snout. It does nothing to change the character and conduct of the unclean animal. The gold ring would be wasted.
He is not saying that beauty is a negative thing. To the contrary, it is a wonderful gift that must be crowned with dignity and wisdom. When they all come together there is the making of the crown of Gods creation.
It takes time for this kind of beautification. Jesus is coming back for a bride and not a groom. (See Ephesians 5:25-27)
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Short Update
October 2, 2026
Short Tanzania Update:
After 2 1/2 weeks in Tanzania and ministering Freedom Quest workshops and principles to over 800 people, I am safely home. The reception and impact was profound.
Traveling home took 34 hours and crossed eight time zones. I have now been back in the United States for 36 hours. I have spent around 28 of those hours sleeping and resting. Such peaceful rest I have seldom had!
I am giving myself one more day to recoup before writing and doing a full trip recap. It exceeded all expectations. God is marvelous beyond description.
Terry Baxter cofounder of GoServ Global
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After 2 1/2 weeks in Tanzania and ministering Freedom Quest workshops and principles to over 800 people, I am safely home. The reception and impact was profound.
Traveling home took 34 hours and crossed eight time zones. I have now been back in the United States for 36 hours. I have spent around 28 of those hours sleeping and resting. Such peaceful rest I have seldom had!
I am giving myself one more day to recoup before writing and doing a full trip recap. It exceeded all expectations. God is marvelous beyond description.
Terry Baxter cofounder of GoServ Global
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