Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
In these two verses we see a wise person considers the best options and takes the best way by doing this they make better choices which leads to favor with God.
The fool on the other hand is deceived without considering the consequences They will cheat in every way they can but be sure your sins will find you out. Fools chose to sin, anything goes is their motto. Sin is being made to look as if it is the best thing to do.
Let us strive every day to look to the wisdom of God and turn away from all appearances of sin,.
Proverbs 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
In these verses a faithful and righteous person will always tell the truth and be humble enough to seek knowledge and be taught and last to stay away from those who will lead you in the wrong direction.
We also have those who every other statement they make is a lie and has no idea where to look for knowledge and the language they use is not what you want to be around
Sometimes we have to make hard decisions on who we need to witness to and who not to. But if we will continue to seek the wisdom and knowledge of God and pray for discernment He will help us to identify which is which.
Proverbs 14;4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
This verse is similar to saying that if have clean stable you have no horses. Both of these animals have been used in the past to supply income for families. If you did not have ox to pull the plow you had no income therefore it could lead to poverty. When we see a dirty stable or barn we know there are animals there to work to help supply a family’s need. Today we might see people who are always loafing and not ever really doing or accomplishing anything and this will lead to poverty. Then we see some one who is up and headed to a job everyday will be blessed with the fruit of his labor. Let us strive to be one who is always working for kingdom of God in everything we do and not just going through the motions.
Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
As we begin in chapter 14 we see that the husband builds the house and the wife makes it a home. The man is considered to be the head of the family but the mother is the heart that glues it together. A mother usually spend s a lot more time with the children and instills the moral character in them. the mother can make it happy home or a sad home.
In verse 2 we see that we need to always walk in our salvation because we never know who is watching to see if live what we preach. We know God sees everything we do and that is why we should have a reverent fear of God. A perverse person could care less what God thinks of them. Their ways are crooked and lead to destruction. Perversion is unnatural sin. In verse 3 we where pride is factor and the foolish use there arrogance and pride to force their opinions on others and this is wrong. As the righteous use their wisdom to lead people in the right direction it helps to keep them preserved.
In Matthew 12:37 we see “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.”
Let us always strive to do the will of God in everything we do and say.
Proverbs 13:25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
In Psalms 37:25 “I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”
In Luke 12-31 we see this in Jesus’ own words, “But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Along with this verse in Proverbs we can see that the ones who seek after righteousness will be blessed beyond measure. This just not mean blessed with physical things but with those things that get us closer to God. This is what we should seek every day to get closer to God.
For the wicked there is no provision for any kind kind of blessing and in the end they will be in want.
I know they are friends on my Facebook that probably do not agree with the post I make but I do pray that one day God will open your eyes to see the glory of His salvation.
Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
In verse 24 we are all familiar with what this verse teaches but it is well worth taking another look at it. It used to be ,if your my age, that when you did something you should not have done in school or at home the leather strap was not spared. Most of the time if I got in school I got another one at home and my parents did not have to be told I got at school, they knew it by the time I got home. Just like we learned by discipline how to act in society, God expects the same in living the life He wants us to live. I think most would agree with today when i say discipline is not a factor in our society today. Neither are following the Laws of God followed like they should be today, because people do not think that church is important anymore.
Hebrews 12 6-8 it says “6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.”
You see, if God loves you, He will correct you when you are wrong.
This one verse here could be preached on in every church today and I do not believe enough could be said. If you need a church to attend today all are welcome at Luverne First Assembly of God on the Glenwood highway and we love to see you. It begins at 10:30.
Proverbs 13;22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
We see here the good man, a man who is not following in the ways of the wicked, he keeps his eyes stayed upon God. He is honest and works hard and teaches his children and grandchildren to live uprightly. A christian heritage is the greatest gift we can leave our children and grandchildren. The estates of a good man remain with their families while the the estate of the wicked do not and ultimately wind up belonging to the righteous.
The same is true even with poor because they know how to make something out of nothing and is reward for it. This allows him to be able to teach his family and leave them with an inheritance. On the other hand judgement comes to those because of their deeds of injustice and are brought to ruin.
15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
We have here seven contrasted effects of behavior. We will look at the good first.
We have good understanding, prudent behavior, a faithful ambassador, a good listener, an obedient worker, one who uses wisdom in who he associates with, and our righteous will lead to rewards.
Then we have sinners who will have hard time in accomplishing goals, a fool who sets himself up to fail, a lair who cannot be believed, one who does not listen instruction,ones who just cannot remove themselves from evil, Those who ban together to cause trouble will be destroyed, and those who are evil are always finding themselves just getting in to more trouble.
These two groups of people are basically the difference between good and bad. We see both kinds in world today but with the way society is now we see more bad than we do good. The righteous today needs to live a daily life where when we are just walking down the street our presence lets the joy of salvation rub off on everybody we pass.
Proverbs 13:14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
This verse tells us of the fountain of life. We know who the fountain of life is, it is Jesus Christ. Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well He would give her a drink and she would never thirst again. The same is true with us today, if we will accept Christ as our savior and live of lives according to the word of God we will have life everlasting. When we grow in the wisdom of God we speak and obey the the laws of God with a healthy fear and understanding. If we decide to live like the world lives in partying and turning from the ways of God we are headed for destruction. I pray that all will come to know Christ as there savior and drink from fountain everlasting life.
Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
We all have experienced a time we prayed for something and it seemed it would never come to pass. This has a tendency to make us heart sick because we feel it may never happen. Then when our prayers are answered we rejoice greatly. When the desire of the heart comes about, it seems as though it gives us a brand new life.
Th Word of God is the hope we have that teaches us the way to eternal life. Without the Word we have no hope and are only facing death. Jesus is the Word of God. If we follow the commandments with a healthy fear God we will be rewarded with the great hope we have to spend eternity with God in heaven. There is no question that God speaks to us in His Word. There is no question that there is Life in His Word. There is no question that without the Word leading and guiding our lives, there lies ahead only death. Lets never loose the hope that we in savior Jesus Christ.
"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." I John 5:7
