by lighthouse | Jun 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:3 “All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” Why do I do what I do? Answer: So I look good to others and happy on social media? So I can have as many toys as I desire? So my life is filled with whatever it is that I desire? So that I am a faithful disciple and child of my Heavenly Father? What is it that motivates me? That is what God cares about and THAT is what you and I should care about. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” Recognizing every superlative in every language belongs to our God demands both extreme respect for our Heavenly Father as well as a humility which honors our God. Man’s downfall comes when he places himself not only as an equal but even considers himself greater than God. Seeming wealth and seeming popularity can easily generate such an attitude. However, wisdom and humility will always gain the victory over anything this world places as a statue.
by lighthouse | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:28 “The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.” Wait before impetuously responding. Sleep before concluding. Be careful always with your Heavenly Father at your side. The advice of our author carries wise counsel.
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.
