by lighthouse | Aug 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 23:4 “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.” Many think drugs or alcohol or pornography or gambling are life threatening addictions—and they are, but what about being a workaholic, one obsessed with screens, an unsatisfied desire always for more of stuff, eating and becoming obese, or…the list is endless. The wise idea is to be careful in all decision making, asking yourself and myself—is this how my Heavenly Father would have me live?
by lighthouse | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:27 “If you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.” Credit cards can be a curse or a blessing. How can that be? Everyone has multiple cards. Credit cards encourage buying impulsively unaffordable desires. Or credit cards can help organize purchases so one has records needed for business deductions. One use is very good while one use is very bad. Our author is very practical. How are you or I using our credit cards?
by lighthouse | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:17 “Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach.” We all live with choices. We can listen and learn from God, or we can ignore what He has to say and teach. We can choose to determine our own path, ignoring God’s wise counsel, as much of the world does, or we can pray for the wisdom which comes from our Heavenly Father. God has given man a free will. Man’s choices ignoring God’s wisdom lead to failure while man’s choices learning from our Creator never fail. The choice is yours and mine.
by lighthouse | Aug 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:16 “He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich–both come to poverty.” Many live to manipulate others for their personal gain. The results of manipulation are always negative, and eventual result is failure and rejection. Personal gain while helping others succeed will always increase the wealth and enjoyment of life for both.
by lighthouse | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:10 “Drive out the mocker and out goes strife, quarrels and insults are ended.” Whoever you or I surround ourselves with is who you or I become. Whoever you admire is who you or I become. If the idea is to be wise, have those with wisdom in your and my lives. Analyze those who you daily come in contact with and whose company you enjoy and you will identify yourself. Isn’t that an interesting thought.
