by lighthouse | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:17 “He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Helping others is a common trait of every true Christian. A Christian does not live life for his own pleasure, but rather has learned that helping others is not only his responsibility but his joy. And where is this trait seen and taught? From our Great Teacher Himself. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Often popularity is envied. Or is having a good close friend that can be trusted, is loyal and can be confided in of more value than many admirers? Solomon is suggesting that one can be a much greater number than many and one can have much more depth than a shallow crowd.
by lighthouse | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:15 “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.” A person who has a desire to gain both knowledge and wisdom will continually have a mindset to gain both. His/her direction will always be focused on an improved and strengthened way of both thinking and living. This will in turn lead to teaching the same quality of life.
by lighthouse | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:13 “He who answers before listening—-that is his folly and his shame.” Our wise God knew He could not create man with 2 mouths and 1 ear. If He had, man would talk constantly and listen rarely. He knew that for man to gain and display wisdom, he must listen much more than he talks. This is an important lesson for us to apply.
by lighthouse | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:12 “Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.” Education, income, position or popularity can be the worst thing a person can attain. These qualities can also be the best things a person can attain. What makes the difference? Humility! The best is to always recognize being a child of God is the greatest honor a person will ever achieve.
by lighthouse | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” The security found through a strong faith and unquestioning loyalty to our Heavenly Father is the most valuable treasure a person can own. All other treasures provide fleeting happiness while a close relationship with our God is a guarantee of eternal comfort. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:28 “Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.” We don’t usually associate wisdom with silence, but we do often associate foolish thinking with conversation. Often a look expresses more than words and silence can easily influence and discipline. I wonder how many of us as parents have accomplished much in a very loving way with a look and a silence and the amazing thing is–both love and excellent results were accomplished.
by lighthouse | Jun 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:27 “A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.” Words can display both thought and thoughtlessness. Knowing this thought should generate a careful choice of when to use wise words and when to remain silent. To speak just to hear sound is both foolish and can be very detrimental. God gives us the ability to speak, and we should use that ability wisely and to His honor.
by lighthouse | Jun 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:24 “A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.” There is never a time in life when wisdom can be discarded. There is never a time in life when one can hide from God and think he is out of sight of our Almighty God. Why would a person ever want to walk this earth without their Heavenly Father at their side?
by lighthouse | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:17 “a friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” There is an expectation in life that a blood relative will be more loyal and helpful to a member of the family than anyone else. Solomon expresses the truth that a loyal friend is many times more loving and helpful than a member of a family. The conclusion: friends are extremely valuable; therefore, value your friends.
by lighthouse | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:6 “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” Grandparents and parents, grandchildren and children are all in unique blessed positions. Each lives to comfort, support and love the other. When that happens the true joy God intends within family is an obvious blessing. God’s invention of family, without all the turmoil and confusion of man’s invention of recent and ancient mentalities, is the only wise family structure to produce contented joyful lives. Praise God for a wonderful family structure.
by lighthouse | Jun 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:32 “Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.” You and I should always think with a clear and wise mind asking ourselves–is what I am thinking and doing furthering my relationship with my Heavenly Father and bettering my life and the life of my neighbor? Those thoughts always produce successful results. Have a great weekend.
