Proverbs

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“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22)

May 20, 2011

Get advice before you act. Cultivate a personal board of advisors for your life decisions. Choose those whose lives exemplify wisdom. Then, be humble enough to follow their counsel.

“A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence” (Proverbs 15:5)

May 13, 2011

Are you teachable? Wise followers of Christ listen to their spiritual mentors. At WCC we look for F.A.T. disciples- Faithful, Available, Teachable. Are you a FAT disciple?

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1)

May 11, 2011

When we answer anger with anger, we throw fuel on the fire of their response. When we answer with gentleness, we turn down the temperature. Be filled with the Spirit and bear spiritual fruit. Gentleness and self-control, for instance.

“He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge” (Proverbs 14:26)

May 6, 2011

When we fear (respect, revere) our God it teaches our children more than our words. It teaches them that we are not the final authority but are all under God’s authority. It provides order to a world full of chaos and security in a time of storm.

“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (Proverbs 12:18)

April 5, 2011

Some recklessly scatter words throughout the day injuring everyone within earshot. Others have yielded their tongues to the Lord and wisely dispense life and blessing. Ask God to tame your tongue.

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30)

March 26, 2011

Live wise: Live for eternity and aim your time, talent and treasure at taking others with you.

“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25)

March 23, 2011

Live the life of the open hand. One hand lifted and open to God, one hand extended and open to others. Let God’s grace flow to and through you to others. Become a conduit of grace and be refreshed.

“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure” (Proverbs 11:14)

March 16, 2011

Do you seek counsel before making decisions? Success is often a matter of following wise advice. Be willing to humble yourself to learn from others. Surround yourself with godly counselors.

“The lips of the righteous nourish many” (Proverbs 10:21)

March 1, 2011

Do your words build others up or tear them down? The righteous speak words that edify others. Their words are like food to those who hear them.

“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise” (Proverbs 10:19)

February 28, 2011

The more talk, the greater likelihood for sin. Hold your tongue. Rein it in, and listen more. People who talk too much have to offer more apologies. Give someone the gift of listening to them today.