Our Daily Scripture – 5/17/24 (Friday)

SCRIPTURE:  PROVERBS 18

MEMERY VERSES:

“The words of gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man’s inmost parts.” (Proverbs 18:8)

“Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.” (Proverbs 18:12)

“Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.” (Proverbs 18:18)

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21)

CHARACTERISTICS OF FOOLS:

1.  He is selfish (vs. 1-2)
2.  He deprives justice to the innocent. (v. 5)
3.  His lips bring strife and are a snare to his soul. (vs. 6-7)
4.  His mouth invites a beating and is his undoing. (vs. 6-7)
5.  He is fond of gossip. (v. 8)
6.  He is slack in his work. (v. 9)
7.  He has a proud heart. (v. 12)
8. He answers before listening. (v. 13)

THOUGHTS:

Friends are very important in our lives.  But we should be careful in selecting our friends.  We may have many acquaintances but we can have only few true friends.   A real friend can be trusted and will stay with us when we are in trouble.  Bad friends will tempt us to sin and become drunkards and gossiper.  Their foolish words cause fights, pains and create problems.  Learn to control your mouth, lips and tongue and start to listen to wisdom.