Luke 11-12; Proverbs 17
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I haven’t done a
lot of reflecting on Proverbs so far, and since we’re just over half way
through it, I decided to go back through what I’ve read so far and reflect on
the words of wisdom that have stood out for me.
Proverbs 1:10~
“My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them.”
Such a simple
thing that can have such an impact not only on your own life but also on those
around you … to rise above. One
way this comes up in daily life is when dealing with rude people who may entice
you to be rude back. It is easy to
give in but so much better to rise above.
Proverbs 12:1~
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is
stupid.”
It is hard to
receive correction or criticism even if it is constructive criticism, but it is
necessary for growth.
Proverbs 13:24~
“He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to
discipline him.”
Sometimes it is
so much easier to just give in to my kids or to ignore bad choices, but if I
love them I will be mindful of disciplining, not with anger but with teaching
and modeling.
Proverbs 14:30~
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones”
Enough said. A big one … don’t compare yourself and
your situation to others.
Proverbs 15 has
several verses that warn about watching your words.
~ “A gentle
answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
~ “The tongue
that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the
spirit.”
~ “A hot-tempered
man stirs up dissension but a patient man calms a quarrel.”
~ “The heart of
the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.”
This book truly is
packed with wisdom for life. “If
any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without
finding fault, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5)
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