by lighthouse | Oct 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:20 “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.” How does one acquire the treasures enjoyed by experiencing a life—thoughts, words and actions—ruled by wisdom? This Proverb gives us the answer. First–do you and I want to live such a life? For every Christian the answer is–definitely. How do we enjoy such a life? Surround ourselves with the wise and carefully listen and then make that wisdom a part of our being. Study the Bible–be friends with those who do the same–and then apply the written and spoken words of wisdom and discipline.
by lighthouse | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:18 “Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.” Love demands discipline. Ignore discipline and one ignores love. That simple truth is ignored by many parents who define loving discipline as an overbearing taskmaster mentality. That thinking will produce, not a well mannered and successful person, but rather, as this wise passage states, the death of potential success and wisdom the child could have had. Loving discipline is essential in the training of both children and adults.
by lighthouse | Sep 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:17 “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” A Christian, being wise and faith-filled, is always mindful of serving his/her Savior. That mentality will always include an attitude of service. Our Savior, our Teacher, is the foremost example of humility and service when He certainly could have done just the opposite. This passage tells all of us to help those who need help. We use our God-given wisdom to help those in need with the blessings we have so generously been given. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:14 “Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.” God is the Giver of a wonderful spouse. Any guy who is given the gift of a faithful and faith-filled wife has been given a treasure of such value that it can come from no other source than as a gift from God. Those of us who have been given this valuable gift should not only appreciate and cherish the gift but also realize from where that gift comes and thank the Giver.
by lighthouse | Sep 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:8 “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.” There is a recording of Earl Nightingale titled–“The Greatest Secret in the World”. His conclusion as to why so many fail is because they just do not think. Solomon, in this verse also explains the “secret” road to success: Gain wisdom, cherish understanding. How? Study your Bible and develop a close relationship with the one and only True God. That is the “secret” to success! Enjoy life and prosperity!
by lighthouse | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:2 “Desire without knowledge is not good—how much more will hasty feet miss the way!” Disaster can be spelled 2 ways–d-i-s-a-s-t-e-r or i-m-p-e-t-u-o-u-s. Both spellings give the same result. Making wise decisions require careful, wise and knowledgeable thinking. Without the 3 elements involved in decision making mistakes are guaranteed. Why have negative results guaranteed when positive results could be attained. Proverbs is full of successful thinking.
by lighthouse | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:22 “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” A man is much more successful who is married than one who is not. Google that statement and you will find it to be true. God certainly knows more than Google, but it is interesting that God did not have to google the question before He wrote this verse. He created the relationship between husband and wife and knew exactly what He was doing. Not only do a married couple bless each other, God blesses then both.
by lighthouse | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:15 “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” Acquiring information can have value, but acquiring knowledge with one’s heart produces wisdom as a person can apply that knowledge to further a deeper relationship with their Heavenly Father as well as being a faith filled concerned person on this earth. Heart, ears, knowledge and wisdom all are blended for true value. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:14 “The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? Stable emotions, which are the foundation of a person as expressed with the letters EQ (emotional quotient ) and are what keeps a person emotionally calm and secure. Our relationship with our God is ultimately important in maintaining a high level of EQ throughout all of life’s struggles. With our Savior at our side we enjoy a high EQ with an enjoyable life of security, comfort, contentedness and hope. We should all be in a constant state of developing that relationship.
by lighthouse | Sep 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:13 “To answer before listening–that is folly and shame.” The wisdom of the Proverbs is amazing. We often stop listening when another person expresses a contradictory thought. How can we possibly know another’s thoughts if we interrupt and express our thoughts? Our author is wise–listen, then speak–very simple yet often not done. This truth is absolute when our Heavenly Father is speaking.
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.
