To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3 Sacrificing was something that the Jewish people of bible times new well, for it was part of their worship to, and of, the Lord. The danger is, when complacency sets in and worship becomes simply ritualistic, the true meaning of… Continue reading Code of Conduct
Tag: Wisdom
Soul Protection
Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his soul will keep far from them. Proverbs 22:5 There is truth in the saying that life is not always a bed of roses, or more correctly, rose petals. All of us will know this to be true, for we all have scars… Continue reading Soul Protection
Seemingly Justified
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2 As a Christian, I don’t think that any of us want to do wrong, go the wrong way, or make a wrong decision. Sometimes, however, we react negatively to a situation but feel that we had… Continue reading Seemingly Justified
Heed Instruction
Proverbs 10:17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. As young Christians we blindly accept all we are taught and why wouldn’t we? We all need guidance when we start off in this new life. Reading and following the bible can seem like a daunting… Continue reading Heed Instruction
Laws of Nature
Proverbs 8:23-25 Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth… before the mountains had been shaped. Wisdom is truth, wisdom is righteous, wisdom is justice. If you want to understand the importance of wisdom, read the whole of Proverbs… Continue reading Laws of Nature
Trust
Proverbs 3:5-8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. This is one of my favourite Proverbs and it’s among the first verses that I ever memorised. The word that stood out for me… Continue reading Trust
Seek Wisdom
Proverbs 2 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding (v6). Solomon understood the immense benefits and the value of seeking the wisdom of God. He instructs us to be attentive to wisdom, turn our hearts to understanding and to call out for insight (v2,3). We are to seek it out… Continue reading Seek Wisdom
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