Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
A twofold blessing
Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.
The power of money
Proverbs 18:23-24
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Two dangerous practices
Proverbs 18:2-3
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their ownopinions.
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. —
"Make every effort!" That's quite a challenge. But notice where that exertion is to be focused: peace and mutual edification. Both sides of this exhortation are two way responsibilities. I must pursue and share peace if I am going to have it myself. I must edify, and be open to being edified, if mutual edification is going to happen. In other words, we live with other people in God's family. He wants us to be responsible for making relationships work in our spiritual family. He reminds us it will require strenuous effort. But, isn't that true in every family relationship? Love means sacrifice, effort, and concern for others. When we share our love willingly, however, we're much more likely to see it coming back to us!
Prayer
. Holy and Righteous Father, please forgive me for lying, exaggerating, and withholding the truth when it is needed. I want my heart and my lips to be invested in forever. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
[Message No: 6300]
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
A twofold blessing
Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.
The power of money
Proverbs 18:23-24
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Two dangerous practices
Proverbs 18:2-3
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their ownopinions.
When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. —
"Make every effort!" That's quite a challenge. But notice where that exertion is to be focused: peace and mutual edification. Both sides of this exhortation are two way responsibilities. I must pursue and share peace if I am going to have it myself. I must edify, and be open to being edified, if mutual edification is going to happen. In other words, we live with other people in God's family. He wants us to be responsible for making relationships work in our spiritual family. He reminds us it will require strenuous effort. But, isn't that true in every family relationship? Love means sacrifice, effort, and concern for others. When we share our love willingly, however, we're much more likely to see it coming back to us!
Prayer
. Holy and Righteous Father, please forgive me for lying, exaggerating, and withholding the truth when it is needed. I want my heart and my lips to be invested in forever. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
[Message No: 6300]
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