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.
by lighthouse | Sep 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:20 “One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.” Self-confidence is very important in leading a successful life as well as helping others gain the same. For any of us to make others feel insecure is a very poor character trait. Combining our heart and tongue for the betterment of others is a trait God wants of each of us.
by lighthouse | Sep 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” There is a song titled–“What a friend we have in Jesus”. You and I always enjoy the loving relationship we have with our Savior–the best friend anyone could possibly have. You and I are to follow our Teacher’s example. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:6 “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” Parents, children and grandchildren all create a wonderful joy when their relationship is full of love. That is God’s intent for family. God’s intent for each of us is always to enjoy the peace, love, contentedness, hope and joy which comes from a close relationship with Him. The obvious truth: enjoy a close relationship with Him and the other relationships will follow.
by lighthouse | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:3 “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.” Our lives on this earth are viewed by many as being successful based on our assets. Big house, nice maybe even exotic cars, large 401k account, a college degree and beyond, nice clothes and the list goes on and on. These are all blessings but not the core value of any of us. Where does God say our value lies? Answer: in our heart–our relationship with Him is astronomically more valuable than any possession anyone can own. Do you or I own the most valuable treasure?
by lighthouse | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:32 “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” For a conqueror to dominate an entire population one would think—that is impressive and the conqueror must be an impressive celebrity. God, however, wants us to learn that patience and self-control are more admirable qualities. Celebrity status can easily result in a loss of humility and be therefore detrimental to a person’s life.
by lighthouse | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:23 “The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.” When you or I find a wise person who has a tight relationship with the True God–listen and learn. Your and my duty in life is to become wise, serve our God, serve our fellow man and live a life of kindness and purpose. All else are gifts from a very loving Savior.
by lighthouse | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:20 “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.” This verse is a short, simple, gold, phenomenal nugget of truth right in the middle of the Bible. Who on earth does not want to prosper? Who on earth does not want to be blessed? The key to unlock this treasure of truth promised by God: listen to His wisdom and trust in His promises. Read the verse again and apply its truth to your life and enjoy God’s promise. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” All of our talents and possessions are generous gifts as a result of our Heavenly Father’s love for each of us. How could we possibly think we have accomplished anything on our own? Our lives are totally dependent on His grace. Humility and honor are a natural for every faith filled loved and adopted child of God– you and me.
