Proverbs 23

As a father, these words ring loud and clear...
"My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice.
My innermost being will cheer
when your lips say what is right."
(Prov. 23:15-16)

I love to hear my children speak what is wise and true.

Teach your children the Wisdom of the Word!

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Proverbs 22

A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.
(Prov. 22:1)

What kind if reputation do you have?  Live by the wisdom of this Book and you will have a good name.

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Proverbs 21

All man's ways seem right to him,
but the Lord evaluates the motives.
(Prov 21:2)

It is amazing what I can convince myself of.  Thankfully God gave us His written Truth coupled with the Holy Spirit within us to lead us to what is truly right.

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Proverbs 20

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute,
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.
(Prov. 20:3)

Sheesh...back off Solomon!  And there are a lot more of these in today's chapter.

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Proverbs 19

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,
and He will give a reward to the lender.
(Prov. 19:17)

How about we take some time to think this one through.  What a deal!!!

Are you getting weary of proverbs wisdom?
If you stop listening to correction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
(19:27)

OK...I'm listening!

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Proverbs 18

One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound judgment.
(Prov 18:1)

Think through the proverbs found in this book.  How many of them focus on the way we speak to, listen to, and treat our neighbor?  These words of wisdom are to be lived out in community - not in a closet.  Wisdom must be SEEN and HEARD and FELT.

Find yourself pulling away?  That's a dangerous path, my friend!  

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Proverbs 17

Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of sons is their fathers.
(Prov. 17:6)

What an awesome world we would live in if all the elderly looked upon their grandchildren as crowns and had hearts filled with joy as they saw the next generation   And then to have sons look up to their fathers with pride and honor.

What would it take for us to live these prophetic words out?  Hmm...maybe we could start by listening to and applying this book to our lives.  Just a thought.

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