Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 15:17

Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 15:17

From A Moment of Hope by David and Marilynn Chadwick with Jenn Houston

April 24, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

David Chadwick reflects on the importance of love over material wealth, using Proverbs 15:17 as a foundation for discussing family and relationships.

by David Chadwick "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it." Proverbs 15:17 Better is dinner with herbs, a meager meal, where there is love, laughter, and joy, than a dinner with feasting and luxurious food where there is hatred. I don't know about you, but some of my best memories with my family of origin were around the dinner table. My dad, mom, brother, and sister all together sharing memories and conversations. My mom would fix great meals, but it was the laughter and great conversation that have had such an impact on my life. Along with my wife, Marilynn, we created those same kinds of memories with our three kids. And today, our three kids are extending the same blessing to our now 12 grandchildren. Now, for just a moment, imagine sitting around this kind of dinner table with people you hate. Even if the food is great, the enjoyment of the moment will fizzle away quickly. How does this apply to all of us today? First, think about your own personal family. Have you put more of a focus on your career, money, and success and, as a result, forgotten to cultivate love? None of these things are inherently evil. But without love, they are…

People in this episode

Host: David Chadwick

Topics covered

  • love
  • family
  • proverbs
  • relationships
  • faith

Keywords

  • Proverbs 15:17
  • love
  • family dinner
  • relationships
  • faith
  • self-improvement

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