Nuggets of Wisdom from Proverbs 20
Verses 1, 4,
7, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23
We
find advice in God’s Word to sagely live our life,
To
conduct it wisely undeterred by needless heartache and strife.
Consider
carefully what it teaches; incline your heart to learning,
For
it reveals strong character and a knack for truth and discerning.
There
are companions in this world you would be wise to avoid
Those
who grow close to them eventually are destroyed.
I’m
speaking of wine and spirits; they dull the mind and soul
Producing
heartache and sorrow for those who lose control.
A
wise and honorable person eschews argument and strife.
Arguments
needlessly stir up angst destroying the quality of life.
Unlike
the sluggard who does not plow and fails to reap good fruit
The
prudent man works hard and saves proving to be astute.
The
man who leads a righteous life blesses his child and grandchildren.
The
wisdom of a godly grandparent is valued more than millions.
Every
child is known by his deeds, for they form his reputation.
With
thanksgiving for godly tradition, encourage such consecration.
Ears
that hear and eyes that see — the Lord has made them both.
Use them not for depravity but accentuate
spiritual growth.
Love
sleep too much? You will grow poor; stay awake, earn food to spare.
You
will be glad that you worked hard while sluggards are in despair.
Food
gained by fraud may taste sweet, but it’s truly a mouth full of gravel.
Living
your life in dishonest fraud will cause
it to unravel.
The
Lord has eyes on all who cheat; dishonesty does not please Him.
The
Great Throne Judgment is far too late to repent and seek to appease Him.
The
glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the glory of age.
If
you ask me which I choose, it would be this final stage.
No
good looks, no mighty strength, no gold or flattering career
Can
surpass the peace I enjoy knowing that Christ is near.
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