by lighthouse | Jan 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:23 “Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.” Pride is owned by a person who actually has nothing else than self-esteem. That type of person is always looking at his own accomplishments and making little of other’s accomplishments– eventually losing the respect he/she craves from others. Therefore, pride will not take too long and downfall results. Humility is the only trait owned by a very strong character.
by lighthouse | Jan 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:20 “Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.” Listen carefully. Analyze carefully. Look for a calm response. Impetuous behavior will never result in a successful outcome. Always think wisdom. Accept responsibility and remember who you represent. Your life will assume a calm and who doesn’t want that?
by lighthouse | Jan 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” This seems like a difficult verse to understand but it expresses a simple very important thought: When God’s Word is ignored chaos and self-pleasure reign supreme and people become lost looking only for pleasure. However, when people are wise and have a relationship with the True God, contentedness and true success are the prize. So, live always searching or live always blessed. Simple choice.
by lighthouse | Jan 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:17 “Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.” Our human nature suggests just the opposite of this passage. We sometimes think–give freedom, let the child express him/herself and they will grow up with a flourishing mentality. God tells us the opposite–discipline your child with love and they will learn self-control, contentedness and their lives will be much richer than growing up in chaos. Which is our guide–God or our human nature? My brother-in-law went to be with his Savior yesterday. Please pray for peace and contentedness for my sister and his children and grandchildren. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:11 “Fools bring full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” The book of Proverbs, written about 3000 years ago, is as true today as it was when it was written. A fool never changes and a wise person continues to have the same traits as in the past. Chaos has always been and will always be in the life of a person who lives without the contented relationship one could have with their Heavenly Father and calm and peace reign when a wise person has a tight relationship with their Savior. Your and my choice.
by lighthouse | Jan 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:1 “Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.” God is only so patient. Eventually His patience ends. You and I are only so patient. This thought is weighed with God’s everlasting love and your and my forgiving seventy times seven. God’s grace is life long, but He can shorten lives when disobedience reigns. Listen, learn and live as He demands. Rest in your Savior’s arms. Develop a tight relationship with your Heavenly Father.
