Takeaways from Proverbs 15
(Day 8 of #ProverbsHesedWisdomChallenge to read a chapter from the Book of Proverbs each day which corresponds to the date as suggested by Pastor Joseph Prince in 7 Jan 2018’s Vision Sunday sermon -
http://www.miltongoh.net/miltons-blog/the-year-of-hesed-wisdom-vision-sunday-new-creation-church-theme-of-the-year-2018 ):
Note to self: If I get into a heated discussion with my wife, I’ll say “Sorry, I love you, forgive me please?” rather than just automatically jumping to defend and justify myself.
“A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.” (Proverbs 15:1-2, 18 NKJV)
God is always watching us and He knows all our feelings and thoughts.
Despite knowing us so well and all our flaws, He still loves us!
“The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.
Hell and Destruction are before the LORD; So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.” (Proverbs 15:3, 11 NKJV)
Avoid ill gotten gains. It brings trouble!
“In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.” (Proverbs 15:6 NKJV)
God loves it when we spend time speaking to Him, sharing our innermost thoughts and desires.
He wants to help us and be intimately involved in our lives.
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, But the words of the pure are pleasant.
The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.” (Proverbs 15:8, 26, 29 NKJV)
Choose to have a merry heart at all times. You can keep rejoicing in the fact that you have Jesus and are eternally saved!
“A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred.” (Proverbs 15:13, 15-17 NKJV)
Believers are the upright because they have received their righteousness from Jesus.
Our way should be smooth and we get to our destination faster than a lazy person - it’s all by God’s Grace, not by our efforts or abilities.
“The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway.” (Proverbs 15:19 NKJV)
You will get what you speak so speak words that produce joy in your life.
Many times when a sermon seems to be speaking to me directly, it’s so divine and feels like God is talking directly to me.
I want to be that person who can prophesy and speak the right words just when someone needs them.
“A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” (Proverbs 15:23 NKJV)
When you focus on receiving God’s Hesed Wisdom this year, more likely than not, it will be the turning point in your life for the better.
“The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below.” (Proverbs 15:24 NKJV)
When you see Jesus in God’s word, your eyes are flooded with light.
It produces joy in your heart and many other amazing benefits.
When you read and listen to messages about God’s grace and testimonies of God’s goodness, it will have a positive effect on your health. Strong bones is one of the results!
“The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.” (Proverbs 15:30 NKJV)
When we keep our eyes on Jesus and worship Him with all our heart, knowing that all the good things in our life comes by His grace alone, we will remain humble.
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.” (Proverbs 15:33 NKJV)
What are your takeaways from Proverbs 15? Do share them with me as well! 🙂
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