by lighthouse | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 23:9 “Do not speak to fools, for they will scorn your prudent words.” When you or I are in the presence of a wise faith filled person we become wiser by carefully listening and absorbing what is being spoken. Many, however, not realizing the benefit of the words being spoken, listen as just another opinion or philosophy to be discarded at will. Eventually the opportunity for learning will be no more and the foolish will only remain foolish.
by lighthouse | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 23:5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.” If you were given a choice of getting a few million dollars or one Bible–you can’t have both and you can’t get the money and then buy a Bible–like some of you might be thinking—one OR the other. With one you gain a little happiness for a few seconds, with the other you gain peace, comfort, security, hope and eternal life. Is the choice very hard? Why do so many make the wrong choice?
by lighthouse | Nov 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 23:4 “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness.” Earthly wealth can disappear in the blink of an eye. Why would one strive for something that lasts for a very short time period, that far from guarantees happiness and is often the ruin of a person? Yet, many strive for earthly treasures while forfeiting eternal life. Nothing could be more foolish.
by lighthouse | Nov 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:17 “Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach.” We all have a constant choice—listen to the Teacher or listen to the teacher. A capital T will give us wisdom while a small t will gain this world’s thoughts. One is eternal, while one is very temporary. Each of us make continual choices. Where are you? Where am I? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:16 “One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.” All of us are to use our blessings and talents to honor our God, improve ourselves and help our fellow man. Any other use of what God has freely given each of us is simply wrong and is a precursor to disaster. God couldn’t be more explicit in expressing truth.
by lighthouse | Nov 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:10 “Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.” Surround yourself with those who have faith filled values. Whenever this mentality is ignored dissension and chaos will rule the atmosphere like a red tide where it is impossible to breath clearly. Calm can only present itself where a peaceful and wholesome atmosphere is desired and created.
