by lighthouse | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” No one can truly help others if they place themselves above others. A–I’m better than you because I have more education, more money, more fame, more of anything leads to a demeaning attitude and will eventually lead to a lonely, unfulfilled and like a pencil which never gets sharpened, a pointless life. Fulfillment always comes from an attitude of following the counsel of our Teacher-be a servant-leader.
by lighthouse | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:16 “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver.” Each of us has a choice–are we going to live our lives with our Heavenly Father as the center or with me as the center? From the outside the choice is not necessarily evident because in America blessings abound on the just and the unjust. However, looking from the inside out, a wealth of peace and contentedness dominates the being of a child of God. God’s wisdom and knowledge are always at the forefront of God’s children’s desires.
by lighthouse | Jun 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:9 “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Seminars on achievement. success and goal setting are held very regularly throughout the world. All of them are intended to be motivational and intentionally directive in accomplishing results. These seminars can be helpful and well-intended, but how many include the thought —- remember, place God at the center and always include the wise thought of accomplishing God’s will in all you do and His success with you is guaranteed, and you will flourish. That thought should always be included in your and my plans.
by lighthouse | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” What a promise! Do any of us not like guarantees? How about guaranteed success? This proverb gives you and me a guaranteed plan for success. Place your Heavenly Father at the center of all you do, let His influence guide you and your life will unfold as a beautiful flower. Why do anything less?
by lighthouse | Jun 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:3 “All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” Why do I do what I do? Answer: So I look good to others and happy on social media? So I can have as many toys as I desire? So my life is filled with whatever it is that I desire? So that I am a faithful disciple and child of my Heavenly Father? What is it that motivates me? That is what God cares about and THAT is what you and I should care about. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” Recognizing every superlative in every language belongs to our God demands both extreme respect for our Heavenly Father as well as a humility which honors our God. Man’s downfall comes when he places himself not only as an equal but even considers himself greater than God. Seeming wealth and seeming popularity can easily generate such an attitude. However, wisdom and humility will always gain the victory over anything this world places as a statue.
by lighthouse | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:28 “The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.” Wait before impetuously responding. Sleep before concluding. Be careful always with your Heavenly Father at your side. The advice of our author carries wise counsel.
by lighthouse | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:26 “The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.” Many people place their thoughts, conclusions and therefore actions as equal or even more valuable than the absolute truth of God and His Word. How could God do anything other than shake His head and express His abhorrence for the blasphemous thinking of those which He defines as wicked. Your and my thinking has to always carry the thought–what is God thinking about my thinking?
by lighthouse | May 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:22 “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Plans, goals and thinking into the future are necessary for a successful life on this earth and eternally. One must always include both God and wise counsel when doing the planning. Trying to accomplish success as a lonely endeavor is not only guaranteeing failure, but also a sad life where joy and success could have been lived. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:20 “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.” Parenting can be one of the most enjoyable experiences in life. When a child becomes an adult and displays the wisdom taught by parents who have their Savior at the center of their lives, the parents have the pleasure of seeing the next generation living life as God intends. That pleasure is a comfort and blessing to any parent. It would be great if a parent never had to experience just the opposite.
by lighthouse | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:16 “Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.” God asks a simple question and gives a simple answer. Which is better? A strong faith or a large savings account? God’s answer–A strong faith. Why would God emphasize faith over wealth? Because, in this example He is explaining, if you have to choose—the wise choice is definitely faith. Again. why? Faith is eternal while wealth is very temporary. Which is the wiser choice–eternal or temporary?
by lighthouse | May 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:15 “All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.” One never associates depression with a feast. You and I can easily be overcome with the difficulties, chaos and often meaninglessness of daily life. We watch the news; we see the sadness brought on by addiction, we see families struggling through divorce and then there is international chaos. How can we possibly have a happy heart with a mentality of the joy of a festive party? How?? Only with our Savior at the center of our lives providing the security, comfort, peace and joy found nowhere else. Sounds too theoretical? Not at all! It is absolute truth.
