Tag Archive for: Proverbs

Characteristics of the Wise

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This week we are wrapping up our study on the Proverbs, so I thought I would give you an overview of what wisdom looks like in our lives.  It is very difficult to describe what wisdom is, but we can definitely see what wisdom looks like.  We can recognize the fruit of a wise person.

Characteristics of the Wise

1.  Integrity

“The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.” ~Proverbs 10:9

2.  Loyal

“Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.” ~Proverbs 16:6

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Finding Friends God’s Way

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Even a boy is known and distinguished by his acts, whether his conduct is pure and right. (Proverbs 20:11, AMP)

Read Proverbs 27 today!

What to look for in a friend and what to avoid?

“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”  ~Proverbs 13:20

  • Look for someone who displays wisdom in their life!
  • Avoid someone who acts foolishly!

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What is Better?

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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

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The Rewards of Following God

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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)

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The Power of One Word

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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

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