Proverbs 14:26 "In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge."
This verse is very comforting and has a great promise. When we fear the LORD He will provide a place of protection whenever we are worried or any other situation going on that might make us afraid. I know many times I have had times when I worry and I know that Jesus is my refuge. We can by fearing God and the start of doing that is by accepting Jesus as your Savior and then respecting Him and knowing who He is. At times it can be hard to fear God, but He will help if you are His child. The book of Proverbs is very wonderful. I love all the wisdom it gives on various subjects in life. I want to close this journal with one more verse that went along with vs. 26.
Proverbs 14:27 "The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death."
Thursday, February 28, 2008
How Great Wisdom Is
Proverbs 8:11 "For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it."
This verse is talking about how wisdom is more important than anything. It is neat that this verse is saying it is better than rubies. We shouldn't compare anything to it. Wisdom is something that God gives and it is necessary for doing the right thing in many areas where we might be unsure of an answer. We can always ask God for wisdom. God will give it too! We just need to have faith. Wisdom definitely more important than a lot of the things in this world because wisdom comes from God. God is surely better and than anything in this earth and no one can compare anything to God.
This verse is talking about how wisdom is more important than anything. It is neat that this verse is saying it is better than rubies. We shouldn't compare anything to it. Wisdom is something that God gives and it is necessary for doing the right thing in many areas where we might be unsure of an answer. We can always ask God for wisdom. God will give it too! We just need to have faith. Wisdom definitely more important than a lot of the things in this world because wisdom comes from God. God is surely better and than anything in this earth and no one can compare anything to God.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Better to Fear the LORD
Proverbs 31:30 "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised."
This verse is talking about how beauty won't last forever. It is also saying women shouldn't put a lot of time or energy into trying to be beautiful or try to wear the right makeup or clothes. The part I like about this proverb is that it says a woman who fears the Lord will be praised. I think women should fear God by respecting Him and knowing that He has the power to do anything. We should also do what He wants because we want to love, serve, and respect Him. It kind of goes along with fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. God wants women to submit to Him just as they would their husbands. Its nice to know this wisdom to know that we will make God happy when we fear Him and realizes that beauty doesn't last forever (because of sin our bodies all have to die and waste away).
This verse is talking about how beauty won't last forever. It is also saying women shouldn't put a lot of time or energy into trying to be beautiful or try to wear the right makeup or clothes. The part I like about this proverb is that it says a woman who fears the Lord will be praised. I think women should fear God by respecting Him and knowing that He has the power to do anything. We should also do what He wants because we want to love, serve, and respect Him. It kind of goes along with fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. God wants women to submit to Him just as they would their husbands. Its nice to know this wisdom to know that we will make God happy when we fear Him and realizes that beauty doesn't last forever (because of sin our bodies all have to die and waste away).
Keep a Good Mouth
Proverbs 4:24 "Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee."
This verse is very important. It says that we should put away a bad mouth that is disrespectful or disobedient. We shouldn't have a mouth/lips that are unyeilding or disobedient. Our mouths are things that are very hard to control. From being surrounded by people in the world who say mean things or who are disrespectful in every way. That is a hard concept to practice with our own strength. We need God to help us put away a mouth that is not pleasing. This verse was a part of how to walk in the path that is just. You can use this wisdom when you think about what you are going to say. As you think, think What would Jesus do? This is a very good proverb and it has an important lesson for everyone. It is cool to know that God basically wrote these proverbs since He inspired Solomon to write them. That is why it is still good to follow these.
This verse is very important. It says that we should put away a bad mouth that is disrespectful or disobedient. We shouldn't have a mouth/lips that are unyeilding or disobedient. Our mouths are things that are very hard to control. From being surrounded by people in the world who say mean things or who are disrespectful in every way. That is a hard concept to practice with our own strength. We need God to help us put away a mouth that is not pleasing. This verse was a part of how to walk in the path that is just. You can use this wisdom when you think about what you are going to say. As you think, think What would Jesus do? This is a very good proverb and it has an important lesson for everyone. It is cool to know that God basically wrote these proverbs since He inspired Solomon to write them. That is why it is still good to follow these.
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