Read Proverbs 26 today!
There are 19 Proverbs that talk about one thing that is “Better” than another. Let’s take a look at some of them and find out what is better for our lives!
It is better to…
1. Be humble
“Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.” ~Proverbs 12:9
2. Have Fear of the Lord
“Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.” ~Proverbs 15:16
Read Proverbs 25 today!
All throughout Proverbs we see that God promises to bless those who fear Him, those who choose wisdom, and walk uprightly before Him. These are the kind of people that enjoy the abundant life that Jesus talked about in John 10:10 which says,
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
Those who fear the Lord and choose wisdom are able to face each day with courage, no matter what the challenge. They are able to forget the past and look forward to the future with joy! Others around them recognize this work in them as a work of God! Can people see that work in you? Let’s take a look at some of the rewards of living faithfully for the Lord.
Top 10 Rewards for Following God
1. You will be able to look to the future with confidence!
“Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.” (Proverbs 3:25-26)
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. (Proverbs 25:11)
Read Proverbs 22 today!
One word can…
1. Heal or Hurt
“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” ~Proverbs 15:4
2. Promote Instruction or Advance Destruction
“The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.” ~Proverbs 16:21
If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
I was young and now I am old,
yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken
or their children begging bread.
They are always generous and lend freely;
their children will be blessed.
We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails. (Proverbs 19:21, MSG)
Read Proverbs 11 today!
I want to admit something to you! I have control issues! I want to control a good amount of my life, but the more I learn about God the less I feel that’s possible. Yes, I can control my health, I can control the food I eat on a daily basis, I can control how much I exercise, and a few other things. But if I want to be a wise person… I must surrender control of my life to God. I must stop trying to plan my course. I need to hand my steps over to the Lord. Only God knows where my life is going or how to make the most of it! Read more