PROVERBS 16:32 – Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” So many things may be observed in a Christian who is mature in Christ. There is the consistency of walking with Him by showing forth a life of faithfulness no matter the highs and lows of life’s…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Proverbs
PROVERBS 10:19: When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” In today’s scripture, King Solomon provides us a strong warning and sound instruction when it comes to the quantity of our speech and the restraint of our speech. The opening of the verse is the warning – When words are many, transgression is not lacking.…
PROVERBS 30:7-9 – Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane…
PROVERBS 28:26 – He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. THEME OF THE DAY. NEVER TRUST IT. We do it so easily. Not to mention we have many forces against us helping us to do it so easily. The devil desires us to do it knowing it will cause serious spiritual…
PROVERBS 25:20 – Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda. THEME OF THE DAY. SOMETIMES THE BEST HELP IS SILENCE. Reading Proverbs daily is a particularly good spiritual discipline. And this Old Testament wisdom book is suited for doing so. There are 31 Proverbs that…
PROVERBS 22:13 – The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!” THEME OF THE DAY. THE DANGERS OF LIVING A “WHAT IF?” LIFE. Today’s scripture should bring a smile on our faces. As we do, we want to tell the sluggard, “Really? A lion walking through the town? Has the circus arrived? Why are you…