Proverbs 20:11
Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right.
Two created things
Proverbs 20:12
The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has made them both.
How to escape poverty
Proverbs 20:13
Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.
A universal practice
Proverbs 20:14
“It is good for nothing,” cries the buyer; But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.
Thoughts
- Witnessing for Christ is not something we turn on and off, like a TV set. Every believer is a witness at all times–either a good one or a bad one. - Warren Wiersbe
- The only true wisdom is to be always prepared to meet God, to put nothing off which concerns eternity and to live like men ready to depart at any moment. –
J. C. Ryle
Romans 12:17-18
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. —
REDEMPTIVELY — That's how Jesus lived! He sought to make a difference in the lives of others. His goal wasn't getting even, getting what was rightfully his, or even winning the arguments. His focus was to interact with people receptively and to leave them more blessed than where he found them.
Bible Promises
Psalm 147:11
. The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
1 Peter 1:3
. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right.
Two created things
Proverbs 20:12
The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has made them both.
How to escape poverty
Proverbs 20:13
Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.
A universal practice
Proverbs 20:14
“It is good for nothing,” cries the buyer; But when he has gone his way, then he boasts.
Thoughts
- Witnessing for Christ is not something we turn on and off, like a TV set. Every believer is a witness at all times–either a good one or a bad one. - Warren Wiersbe
- The only true wisdom is to be always prepared to meet God, to put nothing off which concerns eternity and to live like men ready to depart at any moment. –
J. C. Ryle
Romans 12:17-18
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. —
REDEMPTIVELY — That's how Jesus lived! He sought to make a difference in the lives of others. His goal wasn't getting even, getting what was rightfully his, or even winning the arguments. His focus was to interact with people receptively and to leave them more blessed than where he found them.
Bible Promises
Psalm 147:11
. The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
1 Peter 1:3
. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
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