Wisdom again

Proverbs 12:27 “The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.” The Proverbs are so enjoyable to read and enjoy because they have an abundance of wealth in each passage.  This passage expresses such simplicity yet its content is ignored by so many.  Wealth or enjoyable life in America is experienced by relatively few, yet it is available to all.  Why? Solomon word—lazy. Have a great weekend.

Just makes sense

Proverbs 12:26 “The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” God, through the Proverbs, repeats Himself multiple times with the intent that we understand the importance of His thought.  Our choices determine who we are.  An extremely important choice is who we choose as friends.  If our best friend is a bottle our life will certainly be confusion, desperation and hopelessness.  If our best friend is our Savior, nothing could be better and our life will be filled with contentedness, peace and everlasting wonder.  You and I make the choice.

Anxiety

Proverbs 12:25 “Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” Depression and anxiety are two emotions which ruin a person’s ability to accomplish successful living as God intends.  These two detrimental emotions are the result of a lack of encouragement from parents, family, friends or those one comes in contact with.  You and I should realize our every action and words have an affect on others and we want that affect to encourage.   

Trust is MAJOR

Proverbs 12:22 “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” Detests and delights–two opposite emotions.  Our God hates one and loves the other.  The same is true of our God’s faithful and faith-filled followers.  You and I should make every effort to always have a reputation as a trustworthy, loved and adopted child of our Heavenly Father.

Advise

Proverbs 12:15 “The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advise.” A conversation with a wise person involves much more listening than speaking.   A conversation with a person who lacks wisdom is like watching the grass grow—not much is gained and time is wasted.  One conversation is very valuable and one conversation is valueless.  Enjoy gaining wisdom.

Results of Christian thinking

Proverbs 12:14 “From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.” A faith filled Christian has both an attitude of helping and a desire of serving.  From thoughts to actively helping others there is a natural desire of service to both God and man.  This service is not produced because of a desire for receiving a prize or earning some reward, but the end result is both service accomplished and blessings from our Heavenly Father.  Have a great weekend.