Archive for the ‘ Proverbs ’ Category
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20, ESV
We can walk with God and others who do, growing in wisdom from the source of wisdom, or we can follow this world and it’s ways and suffer the consequences.
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Proverbs 12:25, ESV
Daily life can be hard, and a realization of our sin can weigh heavy on the heart and mind.
An encouraging word can change a bad day to a good day, and the Gospel can free us from shame and fear.
The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him!
Proverbs 20:7, ESV
Our Christian walk is not about us. We walk in the righteousness of Christ to bless others and glorify our heavenly Father.
My lovely bride just about hates doing the laundry. Having to hang clothes and fold linen is the bane of her existence.
Yet, she will do the laundry sometimes while I am out of the house.
Because she loves me.
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
Proverbs 31:25 ESV
Why do I discuss this?
Apparently, the twelfth wedding anniversary is the linen anniversary. (Silk apparently works for 12, too.)
And we have made it.
I love this wonderful woman of God.
Happy Anniversary, Wonderful Woman!
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3, ESV
Boasting about your life does not help anyone and possibly hurts others by leading to sin.
But if we boast in the work of Christ, we may lead others to God.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 18:21, ESV
Are you better at encouraging or discouraging, building up or tearing down with your words?
Do you share biblical, spiritual truths or focus on worldly and even sinful talk?
Do you spread love or hate?
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6, ESV
In general, children remember things they have been taught, and wise and practical things tend to stick.
How much more then should we show and tell the truths of God?
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
Proverbs 18:10, ESV
We trust in the only name that can save us from our sins and shame, that will finally one day destroy evil and pain: Jesus.
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:24, ESV
Kind, grateful, forgiving, and uplifting words bring joy and even healing.
How muchso the Gospel that reveals the salvation of our souls?
Share the good news.
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Proverbs 29:25, ESV
What can people do to you that is so bad? At worst, they kill. At best, they make us happy.
Only God can give us eternal life and peace through Christ.
