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.
by lighthouse | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:9 “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” Keep and save all you can because some day you might need it is not the mentality Solomon writes about—just the opposite. God’s wisdom tells us to be generous and He will bless us. Very simple, yet profound—Want to be blessed? Be generous.
by lighthouse | Nov 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:7 “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” If a person does not have either a rent or mortgage or car loan payment, that person can earn that much less money and be in the same financial position. Or with no payments and being debt free a person’s income increases by the amount of former debt. A wise lifestyle is to be debt free. Thank you to all veterans for serving us and our Country.
by lighthouse | Nov 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:6 “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Parenting well is the most important responsibility any mother or father has. Every Christian parent trains their children and prays for their children. Unfortunately, other influences affect children, young adults and children as they become adults. Although this passage is certainly true, as is all of Scripture, we all know sin infests even our children and though they are trained well, sometimes our children fall. We parents live praying for our children that they avoid the calamities of this world. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:4 “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.” Fearing God is a wonderful mindset. In this case fear does not mean to be afraid of or to violently tremble at the thought of God. Just the opposite—fear means to most lovingly respect, honor and hold our Father in a high degree of esteem. You and I need to place God far above ourselves as we need Him much more than He needs us; however, His desire to bless you and me is of ultra importance to Him. What a phenomenal God we honor.
by lighthouse | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:2 “Rich and poor have this in common; The Lord is the Maker of them all.” God is not only the Creator of the massive universe, He is also the Creator of each of us and all other people and creatures that not only walk this earth but live in the sea and fly in the air. It is very hard–actually impossible, to understand the power God has. Yet, some are foolish enough to think and say He doesn’t even exist. If not God then ????? Faith is a much easier truth explanation.
by lighthouse | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:1 “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Wealth, a great body, educational degrees or a position of power are sought after by many. There is nothing wrong with having any of these traits. God would have us know that He blesses us with all of the preceding, but our reputation is far greater than all. All of us should imbed this passage in our hearts so we live lives which please our Heavenly Father.
