by lighthouse | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 11:25 “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” God does nothing without purpose. Without question, you are blessed by God. We learn an extremely valuable lesson with this thought: Live your life with purpose–God’s purpose and bless others with the blessings you have so bountifully been given. Remember—-your blessings are not just monetary—your blessings are time, talent and treasure. Bless others with all 3.
by lighthouse | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 11:24 “One man gives freely, yet gains even more, another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.” Have you ever seen or heard of a happy hoarder? Never. Solomon’s wisdom knows how God thinks. God rewards heartfelt generosity. Success certainly includes helping others. The joy of life is helping others and walking humbly with your God. Gaining for yourself as your goal will lead you to an inner life of poverty. Enriching others and serving your Savior will create a life of rich contentment and joy. The choice is yours and mine.
by lighthouse | Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 11:23 “The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.” I am sure you have contemplated the thought—-why am I living this life, what is my purpose and how do I accomplish my purpose? If your conclusion has been: to gain for myself, excel in what I do and enjoy life to the fullest—-you will leave this earth thinking: is that all there is? However, if your thinking is: I live to use all the talent I have been blessed with, I live to serve my Savior wherever He places me and I will live to encourage my fellow man and help him/her understand their purpose, your life will have a richness and contentedness no amount of wealth can buy and you will leave this world peacefully thinking: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
by lighthouse | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 11:4 “Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.” Your and my assets are not even as valuable as a speck of gold on the head of a pin to offer our God to gain salvation. Our salvation comes from faith. Our Savior and the righteousness He bought with His blood is our golden prize and is the most valuable possession we have. Fame and fortune are not only meaningless, but they can also be destructive. Never admire fame and fortune. Always admire the lifesaving faithfulness evidenced by God’s children—of which you are one. Praise God! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 11:3 “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. How valuable to you is your reputation? Do you realize that everything you do defines your reputation? Aside from your faith, your reputation is your most valuable possession. Who you are guides your entire life. Do you daily ask yourself—how does what I am doing affect my reputation? If you have not asked yourself that question—you should, for the answer defines you.
by lighthouse | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Let others tell you of their appreciation for your efforts, but never allow that praise affect the purpose of your cause because that praise could have been criticism and could have left you distraught and deeply damaged your efforts. Always be wise in your causes and purpose while letting humility and wisdom reign with your Savior walking at your side.
by lighthouse | Mar 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:28 “The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.” There is a natural desire for all of humanity to live a happy and successful life. The formula for such a life is clearly defined in this passage. All one has to do is live a life with our Savior at the center and continually focus on the principles clearly defined by our Heavenly Father. A life of joy is available to all—-why not grab that life and never let go!
by lighthouse | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:23 “A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.” To be a student of foolish pleasure or a student learning and practicing wise council is a choice each of us makes many times a day. Are we aware of that truth or do we live as if choices are arbitrary and pleasure is really what matters? Although pleasures can be a wonderful gift from our Heavenly Father, we should love being wise every second of our lives.
by lighthouse | Mar 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:22 “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.” Is having lots of money and being recognized everywhere you go the epitome of a great life? Yes, it is if you have a total lack of understanding and wisdom. What is the greatest of blessings? Trips, nice cars, beautiful home-maybe a couple, buying power, fashionable clothes–these are definitely blessings, BUT, the greatest blessing on this earth is peace and contentedness. Those blessings only come with a close and loving relationship with your Heavenly Father. Work hard on attaining the true definition of wealth. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:19 “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Who do you look forward to listening to? Who do you not look forward to listening to? Do people look forward to hearing from you?Exposing wisdom is not always our goal in speaking—but it should be. Teaching, caring for, helping others and serving our Savior in our daily lives, in our daily words, with wisdom, should be the goal of every Christian.
by lighthouse | Mar 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:17 “He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.” Is God really saying discipline is very good? Absolutely He is saying that. Without discipline at all ages of life only chaos is the result. Have you seen a child out of control? Or a man out of control? Or an elderly person destitute? All three cases involving different phases of life display a lack of discipline. Life could be much more enjoyable with discipline. Abuse is the result of discipline’s absence. Success and honor are lost when discipline is missing. Learn to love discipline.
by lighthouse | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 9:14 “Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.” Thinking about the effects of what one has to say before speaking is the trait of a wise person. Listening carefully and understanding what is being said before responding is also a sign of a wise person. Listen, learn and gain knowledge are all traits of a wise person. Be careful to never fall into the trap of the second half of this passage.
