by lighthouse | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:26 “The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.” Many people place their thoughts, conclusions and therefore actions as equal or even more valuable than the absolute truth of God and His Word. How could God do anything other than shake His head and express His abhorrence for the blasphemous thinking of those which He defines as wicked. Your and my thinking has to always carry the thought–what is God thinking about my thinking?
by lighthouse | May 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:22 “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Plans, goals and thinking into the future are necessary for a successful life on this earth and eternally. One must always include both God and wise counsel when doing the planning. Trying to accomplish success as a lonely endeavor is not only guaranteeing failure, but also a sad life where joy and success could have been lived. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:20 “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.” Parenting can be one of the most enjoyable experiences in life. When a child becomes an adult and displays the wisdom taught by parents who have their Savior at the center of their lives, the parents have the pleasure of seeing the next generation living life as God intends. That pleasure is a comfort and blessing to any parent. It would be great if a parent never had to experience just the opposite.
by lighthouse | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:16 “Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.” God asks a simple question and gives a simple answer. Which is better? A strong faith or a large savings account? God’s answer–A strong faith. Why would God emphasize faith over wealth? Because, in this example He is explaining, if you have to choose—the wise choice is definitely faith. Again. why? Faith is eternal while wealth is very temporary. Which is the wiser choice–eternal or temporary?
by lighthouse | May 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:15 “All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.” One never associates depression with a feast. You and I can easily be overcome with the difficulties, chaos and often meaninglessness of daily life. We watch the news; we see the sadness brought on by addiction, we see families struggling through divorce and then there is international chaos. How can we possibly have a happy heart with a mentality of the joy of a festive party? How?? Only with our Savior at the center of our lives providing the security, comfort, peace and joy found nowhere else. Sounds too theoretical? Not at all! It is absolute truth.
