by lighthouse | Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:12 “Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” Your and my value does not come from anything we have done. You and I are simply using the God given talents we have received as free gifts and have used those free gifts to honor the Giver of those gifts. If we ever conclude–I am great–we make a tragic mistake. All of us should conclude–God is Great–my responsibility is to, in humility, use my talents to His glory and honor.
by lighthouse | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” There is not a person on earth who does not want to live of security. The reason many do not live such a life is because they do not know where to find security. It cannot be found in wealth, education, status or assets. Total security can only be found in having a faith filled relationship with God. There is no simpler truth.
by lighthouse | Sep 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:4 “The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.” A person’s words are often much more powerful than their intended affect, especially when spoken in anger and the either intended or unintended result can be devastating to the recipient. Words of encouragement and wisdom can be easily not recognized as the value they possess. One must always recognize the value of words and apply that value to both themselves and others. Be careful in both giving and receiving the content of words.
by lighthouse | Sep 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:2 “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” There are people who lack the ability to listen and understand, but rather talk becomes their dearest friend. This passage defines such a person. We should search for companions who teach wisdom with insight and knowledge. Remember–you become the company you keep.
by lighthouse | Sep 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:24 “A discerning person keeps wisdom in view; but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.” Can you drive safely with a dark, clouded, bug covered windshield with no headlights in late evening traffic? No one would say –yes, I can– except for a jokester. The same is true with wisdom. Can one live life successfully while ignoring God’s truths and listening to the theories man has to offer in regard to all life’s important and critical issues? One can try, but the end result is the confused, chaotic nonsense world we face today. Wisdom constantly focuses on the truths of God as taught in Scripture.
by lighthouse | Sep 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:22 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Medicine is always intended to heal a person. A happy heart is medicine which makes for an enjoyable life. Unfortunately, the opposite is true also. Security, peace, comfort and hope make for an enjoyable life and those wonderful feelings have one main source–a close relationship with our Heavenly Father.
