soooo beautifulProverbs 11:
Like a green leaf.
We are described as "like a green leaf" which represents "life" and "growing" and "thriving". We are God's own"sprouts" and He is our Gardener, Who cultivates and tenderly tends to us, as a GOOD Gardener does. It is because our "treasure" is not the temporary things of this world which will surely pass away.
HE Himself is our "treasure".
How precious is THAT??!!
...yes, and a boootiful picture!Proverbs 11:
Refreshing others.
This bears repeating.
We are to be a "refresh-er" of others.
God promises that when we "refesh" others that we ourselves will be "refreshed".
Amen.
God bless those who "refresh" others.
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom." Proverbs 11:2 (ESV).
It seems like there is a law in place that if you let pride enter into your heart and direct your actions, then you are setting yourself up for shame and disgrace. Reminds me of Psalm 37:35 "I have seen a wicked, ruthless man spreading himself like a green laurel tree. But he passed away, and behold, he was no more; though I sought him, he could not be found."
As states before Moses, a friend of the Lord and the leader of Israel, was the most meek man in the world. It is those who are humble, who are approved by God, that have the favor of the Lord and will be exalted.
I also appreciate the equating of wisdom with humility because I believe those who are humble are teachable. They know that they know not as they ought to know and so are willing and ready to learn.
"The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh" (Pro 11:17 KJV).
Proverbs has many promises that faithful believers can expect for being, well, faithful. Solomon saw life from both sides, though, and he also includes warnings to those that are not walking according to God's precepts. He pictures the loving father that teaches his children to walk in the light of the Word, but he also pictures the father that fails to set the example of godliness in the home. He troubles his flesh, which are his flesh and blood--those that God entrusted to his care for 18-or-so years.
"He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart" (Pro 11:29 KJV).
Lord, help us to be the kind of parents that will bring glory to You and as a result let us see our children grow to love You and serve You all the days of their life as they continue a life of godliness that extends to the next generation.
This is sooooo profound...i never thought of that.He troubles his flesh, which are his flesh and blood--those that God entrusted to his care for 18-or-so years.
I think a lot of us struggle with that. Good reminder, always good.Proverbs 11:
Do not speak.
Sometimes it is better NOT to speak, even if it means putting tape over our mouth, so to speak. It IS true that the power of life and death is in the tongue, and that our tongues can be one of the most vicious weapons of destruction since the fall of man.
God help me, may i heed this admonition and warning, and at least slow my roll and pray during those times i'm tempted to "speak" when it would be best not to.
I think a lot of us struggle with that. Good reminder, always good.
Amen, me too.
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