by lighthouse | Apr 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 13:3 “He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.” According to Google, the average man speaks 2-3,000 words per day and the average woman speaks 10-20,000 words per day. The average person hears 20-30,000 words per day. Of all those words seemingly about 500 for both man and woman have value. Of all these words, how many give glory to God? I also Googled this question and there is no answer. It would be good for each of us to ask ourselves of ourselves that same question. Probably each of us would admit–not enough.
by lighthouse | Apr 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 13:1 “A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.” The greatest example of a son listening to a father is Jesus listening intently to His Father in the Garden of Gethsemane. He asked His Father a question, His Father answered, and He obeyed. Because of that obedience you and I have a reward beyond measure. That is the best example of a son obediently listening to a father. Are you such a son? Are you such a father?
by lighthouse | Apr 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 12:25 “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” Anxiety is a serious emotional condition. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental disorders in the United States with 1 out of 4 over the age of 18 suffering. This means you definitely will communicate with more than one person today who suffers from this mental illness. What does this mean to you? Represent your Savior and show kindness and care to everyone you meet–smile as walk, talk and work.
by lighthouse | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 12:23 “A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.” It is very common for a person who wants to appear knowledgeable expose his ignorance by instructing a person who is accomplished while the accomplished quietly listens. One would think the opposite to be true, but as Solomon explains, it is not. Always learn from the knowledgeable, hopefully wise person, whether that person be male or female.
by lighthouse | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 12:23 “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.” One cannot help but think reading this passage—what is truth? We listen to our God’s words and apply the simple truth–do not lie. In America we live in a land of freedom and opportunity. There are many contradictory thoughts of truth. Religions profess truth yet are very different in their truths. God, our Magnificent God, inspired Solomon to write this passage just like He inspired others to write and the result is His Bible. That is the source of truth. Always refer to God’s Truth and your foundation is solid truth and you will never be fooled.
