Our Daily Scripture – 5/13/24 (Monday)

SCRIPTURE:  PROVERBS 14

MEMORY VERSES:

“A truthful witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.” (Proverbs 14:5)

“Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.” (Proverbs 14:7)

“A simple man believers anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.” (Proverbs 14:15)

“A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.” (Proverbs 14:16)

“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” (Proverbs 16:23)

“He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.” (Proverbs 14:26)

“The fear of the   Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.” (Proverbs 14:27)

“A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.” (Proverbs 14:29)

“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” (Proverbs 16:

WISE MAN:

  1.  He builds his own house. (v. 1)
  2.  He fears the Lord. (vs. 2, 26, 27)
  3.  His lips protects him. (v. 3)
  4.  He is a trustful witness. (v. 5, 25)
  5.  He has discerning knowledge. (v. 6)
  6.  He gives thought to his ways. (v. 8)
  7.  He possesses goodwill. (v. 9)
  8.  His tent will flourish. (v. 11)
  9.  His ways will be rewarded. (v. 14)
  10.  He gives thought to his steps. (v. 15)
  11.  He fear the Lord and shun evil. (v. 16)
  12.  He is crowned with knowledge. 9v. 18)
  13.  He is kind to the needy. (v.21)
  14.  His plan is good. 9v. 22)
  15.  He is hardworking. (v. 23)
  16.  His wealth is his crown. 9v. 24)
  17.  He is patient with great understanding. (v. 29)

FOOLISH MAN:

  1.  His ways are devious. (v. 2)
  2.  His talk brings a rod to his back. (v. 3)
  3.  He is a false witness that pours out lies. (v. 5)
  4.  There is no knowledge in his lip. (v. 7)
  5.  His folly is deception. (v. 8)
  6.  He mocks at making amends for sin. (v. 9)
  7.  His house will be destroyed. (v. 11)
  8.  He will be fully repaid for his ways. (v. 14)
  9.  He believes in everything. (v. 15)
  10.  He is hotheaded and reckless. (v. 16)
  11.  He is quick tempered and does foolish things. (v. 17)
  12.  He inherits folly. (v. 18)
  13.  He will bow down in the presence of the good and at the gates of the righteous. (v. 19)
  14.  He plots evil and goes astray. 9v. 22)
  15.  His mere talk leads him to poverty. (v. 23)
  16.  His folly yields folly. (v. 24)
  17.  He is a deceitful false witness. (v. 25)
  18.  His quick temper displays folly. (v. 29)
  19.  He is brought down by calamity. (v. 32)

THOUGHTS:

GOOD TRAITS TO DEVELOP:

  1.  Upright walk (v. 2)
  2.  Truthful witness (vs. 5, 25)
  3.  Seek wisdom (v. 8)
  4.  Being good (v. 14)
  5.  Being prudent (v. 15)
  6.  Shun evil (v. 16)
  7.  Cool-headed (v. 17)
  8.  Kind to the needy. (v. 31)
  9.  Plan what is good (v. 22)
  10.  Hardworking (v. 23)
  11.  Fear the Lord (vs. 26-27)
  12.  Patient (v. 29)
  13.  Peaceful heart (v. 30)
  14.  Being righteous (v. 34)

Wisdom comes to those who apply God’s Word to their lives and seek out godly counselors.  Be humble to accept discipline and heed correction.  For the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Choosing the right path may not be an easy choice because it entails sacrifice.  Easy path is a short-cut way and does not require moral restraints.  It may look attractive at the beginning but it leads to death at the end.

Quick temper and anger can be like a fire out of control.  It divides people and causes bitterness.  However, legitimate anger to injustice is not wrong.  So, when you get angry, ask yourself.  Are you reacting to an evil situation to set it right or are you responding selfishly to personal insult?  Pray that God will help you to control your selfish anger by being humble.

God teaches us to be generous to those who are needy.  Providing for the poor is a command that we should follow.