More Proverbs of Solomon
1These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.2It is God's privilege to conceal things and the king's privilege to discover them.
3No one can discover the height of heaven, the depth of the earth, or all that goes on in the king's mind!
4Remove the dross from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith. 5Remove the wicked from the king's court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.
6Don't demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great. 7It is better to wait for an invitation than to be sent to the end of the line, publicly disgraced!
Just because you see something, 8don't be in a hurry to go to court. You might go down before your neighbors in shameful defeat. 9So discuss the matter with them privately. Don't tell anyone else, 10or others may accuse you of gossip. Then you will never regain your good reputation.
11Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.
12Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.
13Faithful messengers are as refreshing as snow in the heat of summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.
14A person who doesn't give a promised gift is like clouds and wind that don't bring rain.
15Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can crush strong opposition.
16Do you like honey? Don't eat too much of it, or it will make you sick!
17Don't visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.
18Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
19Putting confidence in an unreliable person is like chewing with a toothache or walking on a broken foot.
20Singing cheerful songs to a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing someone's jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in a wound.
21If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. 22You will heap burning coals on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.
23As surely as a wind from the north brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger!
24It is better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a contentious wife in a lovely home.
25Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty.
26If the godly compromise with the wicked, it is like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.
27Just as it is not good to eat too much honey, it is not good for people to think about all the honors they deserve.
28A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.
5 comments:
Morning fellas.
Sorry fir posting late. We are at the beach and I simply forgot.
Here is one I have been particularly struggling with
27Just as it is not good to eat too much honey, it is not good for people to think about all the honors they deserve.
Recently was overlooked for something at work and was feeling a bit bummed. Several people even mentioned the fact that they awere surprised I did not get the award. Point is, I need to move on and continue to work for the Lord and not man. I would ask for you guys to pray for me as I going to sit down with my boss when he returns from vacation to get a better understanding of his impressions of me and what he sees for me in the future. I could really use the Lord's wisdom and instruction on the best way to handle this.
Father, I ask for Your guidance in my life and this particular situation. Watch over my brothers and keep them strong.
In Christ,
cas
Prov 25
As much as I didn't get anything out of 24, there are too many verses to mention in this chapter:
2It is God's privilege to conceal things and the king's privilege to discover them.
I love this, especially as a scientist, that we get to discover that which He has concealed.
17Don't visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.
I read this one as don't bug people too often about things or beg favors or they will stop helping.
19Putting confidence in an unreliable person is like chewing with a toothache or walking on a broken foot.
This one really got me. How true. and painful, it also charges me to be reliable.
Father, thank You for Your word today. Grant me a productive week at work, but more importantly at home and with You. Help me and these men continue to grow towards You. In Jesus' name
Amen
crb
Proverbs 25 - excellent wisdom, though nothing in particular touched me. cas - hang in there as the rewards of serving the Lord will outshine anything any man(or boss) could ever give.
dsc
Morning Fellas,
CAS, As I read verse 27 I also thought about work and you. This verse reminds us what is not important.
Verse 6 and 7 also spoke to me. (6)Don't demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great. (7) It is better to wait for an invitation than to be sent to the end of the line, publicly disgraced!
As I read these two verses I also thought about work and promotion periods. Although, you think you may deserve a promotion, it is better to wait to receive it than push managament to give it to you. No need to become the squeaky wheel in the department.
Lord, I come to you this morning first giving you thanks for all that you have blessed with me. Lord, I asked that you give me a new heart and mind when it comes to dealing with the "politics" at work. Bless my fellow brothers and we go about living our lives for you.
Amen, LT
cas, I've been there and anticipate being there again. Sometimes affirmation is harder to come by than alomst anything else. One of the TopGun verses is especially encouraging at times when I feel this way, from Colossians 3:23-24:
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
LORD, keep me mindful that I work because you made me to work and it is You that I serve. For Your glory. Amen.
tba
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