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.
by lighthouse | May 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:9 “The Lord detests the way of the wicked but He loves those who pursue righteousness.” The purpose of the Bible is to teach each of us who God is, what He has done for each of us and how we are to live our lives. This passage certainly tells us the temperament of our God in regard to following a world self seeking mentality as apposed to actively living a life which places Him at the center. Placing our God at the center is without question the life to pursue.
by lighthouse | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 14:5 “A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.” Although discipline and love should always be twin companions in the relation between parent and child, Solomon recognizes that relationship does not always exist; but when it does, the lesson taught by the parent produces a growth wisdom for the wise child. All of us should be that wise child and/or that wise parent. Have a great weekend.
