Good morning, again, everyone!
Today I read Proverbs 16-18, and I'm going to share just a few of the proverbs that really stood out to me today.
Proverbs 16:2 - All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, but the LORD weighs the motives.
We have to weigh our motives and actions against the Word of God, not our own understanding.
Proverbs 16:3 - Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:18 - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.
Be careful not to misquote this one as others have done. Pride is before destruction, and a haughty spirit is before a fall. Not pride before a fall.
Proverbs 17:12 - Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.
The proverbs talk a lot about foolish men, and they're all warnings. As Solomon was instructing his son through these proverbs, that makes sense, but we can take something from these too.
This one just made me smile.
Proverbs 17:17 - A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:22 - A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
It's not always easy, but each day we should try to find joy. If there is none in our situation, we should try to remember that joy can always be found in the Lord.
Proverbs 18:10 - The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe.
The name of the LORD is very powerful, and is protection for the righteous.
I hope you'll all join me tomorrow when I read Proverbs 19-21.
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