Our Daily Scripture – 5/2/24 (Thursday)

SCRIPTURE:  PROVERBS 3

MEMORY VERSES:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Psalm 3:5-6)

“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10)

“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” (Proverbs 3:11-12)

“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is your power to act.” (Proverbs 3:27)

FURTHER BENEFITS OF WISDOM:

  1.  It will prolong your life and bring you prosperity. (v. 2)
  2.  You will win favor with a good name. (v. 4)
  3.  God will make your path straight. (v. 6)
  4.  It will bring health to your body. (v. 8)
  5.  It is more profitable than silver with yields better than gold. (v. 13-14)
  6.  It is more precious than rubles and nothing can compare with her. (v. 15)
  7.  Long life, riches and honor will be yours. (v. 16)
  8.  You will have pleasant ways walking in paths with peace. (v. 17)
  9.  You will be embracing a tree of life with blessings. (v. 18)
  10.  It will serve as an ornament to grace your life. (v. 22)
  11.  You will be safe and your foot will not stumble. (v. 23)
  12.  You will lie down without fear and your sleep will be sweet. (v. 24)
  13.  No sudden disaster will befall you. (v. 25)
  14.  The Lord will be your confidence and keep you safe. (v. 26)

DON’TS:

  1.  Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.  (v. 27)
  2.  Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow” – when you now have it with you. (v. 28)
  3.  Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. (v. 29)
  4.  Do not accuse a man for no reason – when he has done you no harm. (v. 30)
  5.  Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways. (v. 31)

THOUGHTS:

This chapter talks about seeking wisdom for guidance to:

  1.  Our Hearts – to keep his commands and teachings in order to enjoy long life and prosperity. (v. 1-2)
  2.  Our Prestige – to have good name by exercising love and faithfulness in our daily walk. (v. 3)
  3.  Our Ways – to acknowledge him by walking on straight path and shunning evil for body health. (vs. 6-7)
  4.  Our Possessions – to honor God with our wealth and firstfruits of all our crops. (v. 9)
  5.  Our Conduct – to accept God’s discipline and rebuke as his love for us. (vs. 11-12)
  6.  Our judgment – to find wisdom and understanding for proper discernment in obtaining safety and sweet sleep. (vs. 21-23)
  7.  Our Neighbors – to give your neighbors who need your help.  Do not do harm against your neighbor and do not falsely accuse anyone. (vs. 27-30)

GOD’S PUNISHMENTS AND REWARDS:

  1.  The Lord detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.  (v. 32)
  2.  The Lord curses the wicked and blesses the righteous. (v. 33)
  3.  The Lord mocks at the proud but gives grace to the humble. (v. 34)
  4.  The Lord let the wise inherit honor but gives shame to the fools. (v. 35)